That must be one of the boats partially built while the yard was going - or already was - bankrupt. I'm very skeptic that by fitting engines and...
Cat 3406 or C15, I suppose. That's hands down the best piece of equipment of the whole boat, how come you must disembark it? Anyway, don't take my...
I'm not sure the OP is interested in this somewhat philosophical debate, considering also, as I understand, that he's seeing the circumnavigation...
Dashew's FPBs aren't steel boats: all built in aluminum, hull included. Not that I think it's better than steel or GRP (or steel+alu), just...
Absolutely. But for most folks, it's an itch to scratch, so by definition you can't talk them out of it. Which is fine, as long as they don't mind...
Forget the speed, you'll gain what you'll gain. With that background, you'd better do it regardless.
Six vs. half a dozen springs to mind.
I've only just seen this thread. Having seen Turmoil moored near my home berth a few years ago, I can confirm that she's an impressive vessel...
Don't believe everything you hear from the internet about issues with dissimilar metals, either. My hull is antifouled with CopperCoat, which is...
I don't know how it works in the US, but I did read several British MAIB (Marine Accident Investigation Branch) reports. And the short answer is...