Do you mean that the blade shape is rounded to follow the upper profile of the tunnels? I've seen Humphree's interceptors with a blade profile...
Not necessarily. I mean, it is always true that the need for stern lift is inversely proportional to speed, of course. And I fully accept that...
Can you possibly confirm what size did you use, for both the 54 and the 80? The stroke as I understand is 2" regardless of the blade width. I'd...
Do you mean that you tried the same boat with tabs and interceptors, and experienced a meaningful performance improvement with the latter? And if...
In principle I agree with the objections of Capt J to such solution, but pretty sure it's hard to beat in terms of simplicity and durability!...
I just noticed in this photo of the latest 100 footer launched by Permare that they installed interceptors rather than trim tabs from the factory,...
Jeff definitely used to be owner AND president, at least till a few years ago. But as I said, I might have missed some changes. Been a while since...
Do you mean Jeff, or did I miss some changes in their organization?
As if Hampton ain't just another Taiwanese tub...?!
It seems to me that JWY is well aware of all legal obligations, and just pointed out other (i.e. ethical and moral) considerations. Which you are...
What sort of seals? Depending on that, $15k all in doesn't actually sound too bad.
Yup, I appreciate that. I was only asking with reference to the need to remove the cockpit and a tank to access rudders, which sounds weird to say...
Intriguing question. You are talking of a yard based in Wisconsin, ran by American engineers and workers, which pretty sure fits as much US...
Building a holding tank in aluminum ain't one of the best boatbuilding designs either, to start with...
Apologies if I missed that in some previous post, but what's the boat brand which is being discussed? Unless that tank was retrofitted, maybe? I...
Yeah, it's always hard to tell what goes on in other people's minds - and even more so when talking of brilliant minds. I never met them, but I...
Yep, I was aware of the first owner decision. Also when I saw her, the boat still had no fins. In fact, I don't think any relevant modifications...
Hi Peter, and thanks for your offer, but since you confirm that the 28th edition was the latest, I already have it. And I can confirm that it's a...
Amen to that. There are enough maintenance headaches on boats, without adding a major one like a SK... :eek:
I only just came across this thread. Very interesting in some bits - and also entertaining, in the (not unusual) drivel parts. Having inspected...
