Twin screw= Your docking just got so much easier. You'll find several threads here that cover docking a twin screw. Hit the search button and...
Whichever way you go please remember to post pics of the finished project. Always loved the Striker look. This could be interesting.
You've got 3 flat panels on the bridge topped by 3 flat panels on the glass frame How do you plan to eliminate the bars between panels no matter...
They can go on an aft deck as well, with less effect on stability, which is why I mentioned about living in the hull. An aft pilothouse pretty...
One cure when you don't like the way a site is run is to simply start your own forum. It's easy, takes up no time at all and is a quick way to...
It's always more comfortable at the stern, but that leaves you living in the hull if you want to see where you're going. Re: the Northwestern:...
I remember the USS Kennedy coming in with like a foot under her keel back in the 90's. Boy was their bridge crew drunk that night. This could...
The valve head broke. The metallurgist's magnified photo showed a speck inside the break that the insurance co. hung their hat on. Looked to me...
Sorry, but this boat is lightly used. The owner bought it after having it surveyed, and put something like 20 hours on it before it blew. We did...
We had a well cared for 2004 with 260 hours eat it. 30k down the tubes. The insurance company denied the claim. They claimed microscopic...
Too low. It should be around 700 or so. This was discussed here back in 2010...
My opinion is my opinion. You may have entirely different tolerance levels. Why not pick a nice rough day and take her for a sea trial. Head...
If the noise is from under the boat I'd suspect a worn cutless bearing or lack of lube in the shaft log. I doubt the noise actually goes away,...
We use what tools we have. Rudders won't do you much good on the back of the waves, but will have more effect when you get moving ahead of it. I'd...
That's an entirely different strategy as it also is with a slow boat. That requires setting yourself carefully for the push and hopefully have a...
With all due respect Mark, I don't think we're talking about running with calm seas here, and in rough seas a 3' draft is running predominently in...
When you and the water are moving at the same speed your rudders do nothing. Steering is done with the throttles and gears. If you start moving...
Yuk! Been there, done that. Better you than me.:(
Running in a heavy following sea IS a lot of work. Beats sea sickness or broaching though.
There's no holding tank and you're in Ft. Lauderdale?:eek: Don't use it. People really object to raw sewage in their marinas and canals. Where...
