I ve done it years ago, took a week but with some fairly short runs every day to enjoy various spots. i guess if you run 8 - 10 hours a day you...
I don’t see how a wireless dock controller can help in anchoring. Much easier to have a remote windlass switch at the helm or if running wires is...
If the pump engages then you don’t need to connect the override. locate the valve body and manually activate the valves while the pump is...
What is the source of your quote. It is the first I hear about a boat being charter to entertain business associates is considered commercial...
Well said.
With air temp in the low 90s, water temp not too far behind and heat index over 100 air cons are working hard here in sofl. Over the last few...
How often do you need to increase RPMs while docking? With a sportfish, I m guessing rarely at best. Smaller engines, like a trawler yes but not...
The main reason props can be “worn out” is galvanic corrosion. Does the metal show any side of discoloration, pink color? if you give a good...
There is a relay to engage the pump when you press a switch on the remote. If your pump runs, that relay is fine. the solenoid activated valves...
You need to make sure your gauges and electronics have power and are connected before replacing stuff or you may end up trashing perfectly working...
It is still 500nm in open water… a good forecast is still Important
I don’t know much about fishing but new to you boat, new captain and you re going to cross the GOM to mehico in a 65 footer? Start small… find...
It a probably just a basic industrial connector. Is it for the remote ? try calling Danny at Chock Master’s. He used to run Quick Lift with his...
running offshore on a straight line on one engine is no big deal. The problem is close quarter maneuvering, coming in and out of a marina, waiting...
New sockets and LED bulbs.
It’s always a little harder the first time you set up the lines so yes you have to get the boat close to the pilings to set them up. Pilings have...
A survey sea trial takes about 45 minutes to an hour and involves running the boat at various RPM settings while the surveyors collect data. It...
Post a plan or diagram. if you plan on tying a 40-60 footer along side a 20’ long pier, you will need additional pilings. Where to place the...
You just have to put in the offer you present. in all the deals I ve been involved in, whether for my personal boats or as the buyers captain,...
Exactly. As I mentioned early in the thread a quick sea trial after offer is accepted and before survey is a must to make sure the boat is worth...
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