All kidding aside , perhaps this design has something to do with RINA tonnage certificates or gaming the system for coming in at a more...
Cheaper to ship on Dock Wise when you can remove the bow for less LOA... or, it'll fit in the boathouse easier with the pointy end removed.
Its a sad fact that the U.S. isn't as proactive in research and development in ceramic marine coatings as Europe has been.. They certainly have...
So "all in" what would be your estimate for this Jim Smith repower?
If Prop Speed is your coating of choice for your running gear than fair enough, You'll find many new entries into the silica/ ceramic hybrid...
J, I like your "pluck" but I'm sorry to say that two Caterpillar Marine C-32 Acert or any new C-32 motors of any rated output in bobtail...
Yes we did. I'm now a couple of months in on a medium sized repower that has the scenario listed above. Girder mods, drive line etc. etc. Rarely...
Modern power would add $500,000 minimum plus the cost of new iron to repower due to girder modifications and drive line changes not to mention...
Its a pedigreed vessel but a bit odd due to its beam to water line length.
Yes, That's "Camelot" it had the same owner and captain for 20 years or so and had a stern extension of a couple meters @ Bradford marine in Ft....
Sounds like they're ready for their second round of W-4 scheduled service. Go to MTU's web site and read the "W schedule" for the time frame and...
Many choices in Ft. Laud for Aeroquip hose and fittings, one of the oldest and best in business is Hydraulic Supply on 2nd Ave behind Lester's diner.
Being that these appendages are considered ugly by the (stylists) the vast majority are of the telescoping type so that when the vessel isn't...
+ 1 Buck doesn't compare to Groco metallurgy wise or in their sand castings / 1st choice Groco & Apollo 2nd .
Wow, that's really amazing. You've either had great luck or just great maintenance with your machine and it sounds like the latter. The needle...
So you've had the same membranes for nine years? Does your unit have an auto rinse function or do you "pickle" when the boat is laid up for a few...
If I remember correctly the late '70s Hatteras LRC 58 & 65 had 471 naturals standard and Hatteras offered the 671 as part of their upgrade...
/ Its a shame because the boat looks to have been gone through several times and the interior has been re-fit to a high level at great expense...
I don't Know, as far as a 1970 Pichiotti goes its certainly a timeless design of that period & it has had some serious re-fits and upgrades over...