The Welland Canal is mainly a commercial one, meaning they do no favors for recreational vessels and it is hard on fenders. Assuming from your...
The anchor chain may indicate the forward strap didn't break but slipped up the stem and ripped the anchor off. These pictures beat the...
I have not heard of Dave Pascoe to make such a universal negative statement of this engine. The Cummins 6CTA8.3 is a bullet-proof engine if...
Fully read the original study of this post to answer that question.
Bruno, Why would this design be limited to planing hulls? The video clip of the Bourbon Orca shows her running at 13 kts compared to the other...
For your further bow study pleasure, presenting the M/V Bourbon Orca (aka Whiskey Whale), Norway's 2006 Ship of the Year. Graphic Image-...
The point was not that the axe bow was anything radically new, as I understand the Vikings built them a few years ago. They are interesting...
I came across this interesting review on the merits of axe bow design and the enlarged ship concept. It was performed by Damen, parent company of...
It looks similar to this model capable of deep water cruising.
Yes, they do bolt through the transom with obvious care for proper sealing. I am told it takes a couple days for a yard to do an installation....
Hi Tarek, Here is another tender lift possibility with easily removable arms where you could tie your tender aside your platform when backed...
Only if they were in need of major a refit. :)
Could it be the illusion of mastery, not unlike the Lilliputians standing atop Gulliver’s chest after thoroughly securing him? Through our...
Hey Bill, Here is an excellent design summary of aluminum vs.steel. http://www.kastenmarine.com/alumVSsteel.htm Evan
It is interesting to see an open stbd stair and a stainless port set with a closed door. What was the thought there?
This would tend to get your attention!
Tiara 36 Open Not sure about the torpedo-armed vessel blocking a clean view. ;)
Those troubles ran down to the 3126's and 3116's as well. The telltale sign was the block mark from France. If you're curious, check out the...
Wouldn't it be a great idea to have a new-built classic such as this be able to drop a portion of her stern as a swim platform / tender dock, with...
12 guests in 295 feet? Each suite must be a floating villa!
