Since this discussion revolved around a cockpit extension on an existing hull, I would keep my stations in their original position on my Lines...
I would be less focused on length and offer this approach: If you are measuring from the Aft Perpendicular (Station '0'), keep this station in...
I'll chime in and say I am onboard with you Marmot, with the minor revision that the Red position looks to be the original LCG position, for...
I am not aware of the Judicial Watch but I can assure you that I put 0% factual belief into anything produced by the Sierra Club, so I am leery at...
We all have our theories and most are just opinions/narratives from popular media sources. But you fail to mention that the Congress/Senate...
Come out to the many marinas in California and see what happens when gas/diesel prices peak. The boats never leave their slips, essentially...
Those in the marine industry, especially on the power side (although FRP sailboats are surely oil dependent) have to realize now that at high...
It is a common consensus but we didn't really see any noticeable oil relationship did we? Were Americans pulling the oil strings at Iraqi oil...
I believe Huckins marketed that sportfisher line as "Kirkline" They also did a true 51' Sportfisher prior to that which was named "Bree", I...
Well, I have to say for a non-technical guy, you hit the nail on the head with regards to that steel shoe thing :) Kevlar laminates in the keel...
This may be the start of a different thread, but I would suggest you sit down with the Nordlund team to discuss solid frp vs cored construction....
What is your concern regarding todays modern vacuum bagged cored hulls - are you talking below or above the waterline or the entire hull?
I would go with Nordlund, without hesitation. Great family business to work with. Experience, great design (Ed Monk Jr.) / engineering (Tim...
Found a source for Capitol Transmission Repair / Service / Rebuilds. Marine Transmission Repair Have not used them, but they seemed to have...
And Michael Fay's idea to show up with his gigantic mono-hull and take on a 12 meter was a gentlemen's move? Come on, nobody made the AC more...
And that wire to wire win was so booorrriiinnngg...... At least the Indy 500 had lead changes.
+1, and I thought I was the only one, or so my kids told me ;)
+ 1 on the spares kit. Start checking your hose / fittings sizes and make a point to build spare inventories or at least carry a decent section...
We do not know many actual details / facts at this time. The Silverton case is totally unrelated, was attributed to Overloading the Flybridge /...
Thank goodness that there was no loss of life, as this report states that 6 people were on board for the launch (a common practice)...
