Thanks, I googled him and found his company...Marine Diesel Specialists in Ft. Lauderdale.
Good point. I plan to move the boat around between N. and S. FL so I would locate the best MAN mechanic and go to him. The boat is in Ft....
I figured 5000 hours. This boat is more of a fast trawler application, probably run less hard then a sportfish. Also, the cylinder updates were...
Can anyone here give me an idea of what it would cost to overhaul a pair of 10 cyl, D2840LXE, 840 hp MAN diesels?? I am looking at buying a boat...
I think your best resource is to attend one of the large boat shows Ft. Lauderdale, Miami, or Monaco. Nothing can substitute for seeing and...
These are Great boats, no question about it. The hulls are rock solid, very few structural problems. The biggest down side is the engines....
Just had mine serviced by Safety First in St. Augustine. Marine Industry Association of Northeast Florida Tell Shelli the owner I sent you....
Generally speaking the older 2-stroke DD's are very reliable and have good longevity. But, the more HP's squeezed out of them, the shorter the...
I am looking for a replacement control head for my autopilot system. I need a Robertson AP200DL or similar vintage control head. Anyone here...
I would not leave any boat unattended in the Bahamas. Boat theft is approaching epidemic levels. Until recently the main target for theives were...
That was my problem. I want to keep the boat in FL year round. I live in N. Florida which is by far safer than S. Fl but it did not make a whole...
The result was that to insure a 1979 model boat for a mere $50,000 would cost between $2500 and $3000 a year. I got about 5 quotes from big name...
In a nutshell...The first license you can get is the OUPV, more commonly known as the 6-pack. Before you can take the exam you need to be able to...
What Hp rating? The 6V92's are good motors at the lower HP rating of 435. If they are bumped up to 500+, they don't last long at all. Great...
I'll check with Zurich also. Thanks.
I will get a quote and report back.
I know a very well qualified skipper of Jet boats as well. PM me if you would like contact info.
Can anyone reccommend an insurance company with reasonable rates for Florida based boats? I have received quotes from a few different companies...
Go for it!! I did it 10 years ago and have no regrets. Unfortunately I have reverted back to land life over the past few years, and now I am...
Habitat Crew I passed these guys heading south in Albemarle sound last summer. Similar trip, with a good cause....
