I don't know if this was the one next to you. It's a Florida boat and I see your location is Callie. Yes to the D6, 435 HP and no to the kicker....
My 49' Elling E4 was purchased just for this trip, and I'm looking forward to it. ETD sometime in 2018. Still gathering info. Just retired, will...
My 6 year old Volvo Penta D6-435 propulsion engine with less than 900 hours and 6 year old Cummins Onan Genset with 1020 hours is due for a...
When you were in the canoe-club (said with reverence since I'm an old tin-can sailor), did you have any small boat experience? Or as the MA? An...
The best looking yacht out there are the Fletcher Class & Gearing class destroyers. The best looking ships out there are the Iowa class...
Jotun Sea Quantum Ultra or Hempel Hempaguard X7. Supposed to be good for 90 months on "low-intensity" vessels, which is what most yachts are. If...
1000 islands said: ↑ "My draft is supposed to be 40" according to the manual, but it is all dependent on fuel, & water levels, all the stuff the...
Having the pleasure of knowing Judy both professionally and personally, I submit that any profanity was delivered in a “lady-like” fashion, was...
Sigh. I was fixing stuff:( and it's 20:00 on Thurs.
From one who's sailed on deep sea vessels for nearly 25 years as a USCG deck officer, many of those years as Master, a word to the ignorant: 1)...
Many thanks to Capt J and Norseman for their helpful responses. Clearly they are speaking from their vast experience. Onboard the merchant ship...
Cap'n J, Thanks. I always enjoy your comments and suggestions. And in discussion with a couple of prop shops, they are coming in with sizes very...
I have a propeller/propulsion dilemma on 49’ Elling E4, and would appreciate some guidance and input from the diesel & propeller engineer’s...