First of all, I can't fathom a 56' vessel with a 13' beam, especially a steel hull. I'm sure I'm going to get blasted for this...but from my...
Really? It's a long shaft, with a skeg, followed by a prop on the surface with the top half out of the water. Can we say coconuts, lobster pot...
That's true J, but it's like the old Golf saying...drive for flash, putt for cash! Surface drives are worse than forward facing pod drives...way...
Hi J, Yes Jets draw the least amount, but I've never seen a large boat that had appropriate handling with jet drives, and yes there have been many...
I love the fact that there are so many passionate professionals here on this Forum! I enjoy people here reviving threads from 4 years back, it's...
Edward, That's too general of a question. Props with pockets and shallow shaft angles will probably have less draft than a Pod drive. Why does...
Hi McQueen, Just had a similar conversation today with the Owner of MEI, and he told me the new KVH M3 was every bit as good as the HD7. I also...
Thanks OP, I didn't catch the single hose clamps...that can't be right? Who would do such a thing? I called my Viking "guy" today to inquire about...
Hey rcrapps, that was going to be my next question...I noticed that the nuts on the engine mounts were lacking the pretty white paint! Have they...
Thanks OP, I didn't know that donaldson made air filters, it was my assumption that Walker had the corner on the market for Marine air...
J Buddy....I'm just curious...did you lose your virginity on a Sea Ray?:D Just askin'.
And don't tell me that they are Nike neck gators to keep the filters warm! Seriously, you guys have been in way more engine rooms than I...
I'm thinking that photographer didn't like working in a hot engine room...I just hope he had sense to pick it up after the shot. Here's the link...
Is it possible that as opposed to seizing they get loose (never in my experience) and either partially open or close?
Really? With hard casings? Doesn't make sense to me, wouldn't that restrict the Air flow into the filter, and reduce efficiency? I'm confused.
This photo is pair of 2,400 hp MTU,s aboard a 64' Viking. My question is what are the tubes on top of the powerplants? They can't be Walker...
That's what they been famous for all season, Miami is my School, but I'm glad Florida won, a 26 game winning streak is something to be proud of.
Capt J, can you tell me what the system is composed of? How is it tied into the electrical system? Thanks,
Club names...hmmm.. The "Post this!" club, Post sitters, Pitch Post (as opposed to Pitch pole) From Post to Post, you could try something to do...
I've often wondered how many times you cycle your thru-hull valves to make sure there isn't any leakage or corrosion problems. When I owned a boat...
