Sorry, maybe shouldn't have posted that link, it is a common commercial marine site, you can google the general topic.
Here is a good read that really addresses the serious issues facing the USN hierarchy in creating competent mariners/navigators:...
No one raised any issue about "legit" ambitions. The rest of the world can chime in, we do enjoy our free speech. I have been to many a global...
The NATO issue is more of getting everyone aligned to spending 2% of their GDP on Defense, sharing the burden of global "defense".. Theoretically,...
I am not sure what one spare prop does for you in the overall picture, what about the other prop?
You have to face the facts, in times of no real defined war, especially on our soil, peacekeeping/global policing becomes in reality a government...
What I have read is that changes in the Navy career culture are a big issue. Career advancement is coming from opportunities in Naval aviator...
Since we are talking lottery dream, no jackshafts, put the engines/pods under the deck of your fantasy cockpit extension and the engine room...
What you should be building next ;)
Yes, but I would be more inclined to go with S60! Or better yet, how about a 10' cockpit extension with a set of IPS units under deck and a...
With the 6V-92TA data, rated 475bhp at 2300rpm, on the same graphs to give you some perspective. Note - this does not shed any light onto the...
Small world, here is a pic, she is chartering out of Cabo San Lucas: [ATTACH] Ask Jesse at NHS what he thinks about a 15' stretch on a 60' hull...
The American Dream (ex Sodar) Hull and Deck were cold molded (Glass over Plywood) I believe. Have no idea how it handles with a 15' extension...
Met one of its owner years ago when it was named "Art's Toy", he cruised up and down the Pacific Coast and absolutely loved the boat, said he...
The 75' is the stretched Sodar and the 60 is the original Picante which was home ported out of Dana Point for many years. The Sodar was an attempt...
Great stuff, I'll be in Halifax, NS beginning of September, love the area and St. John, NL as well.
Congratulations on realizing your boating dream!
I have met the owner over the years, Udo Vogel, a very passionate naval architect / boat builder who loved his craft. He lived in Torrance and...
For a different perspective, worked on a project that required 8 hours at WOT for the final Ship Acceptation Trial (SAT). Everything was set-up,...
Yes, although I am not so sure of the under 42' range, but that's what gives them added value in my opinion.
