Let's say you do, and you get those 2 knots max back. That's what, 1 knot at cruising speed? Probably less. I wouldn't lose any sleep over that,...
I'm aware of fins creating some problems like "fishtailing" on a straight course, to the point of needing to relocate them, but I never heard of...
I believe the version Dockmaster suggested to steer clear of is the 435hp. If properly maintained, the 375 are solid enough, instead. Out of...
Yup, plenty of them, also among the European ones, but mostly in the period between the late 90s and the mid noughties. In fact, it wasn't...
I would have thought that this well known "milking" problem, as it was called, had already been sorted by then. How long did it take for it to...
In which year was your boat built, if you don't mind me asking?
Not to my knowledge, but even if there were any, it's not something I would want to have in my boat. Exhaust systems are critical in any boat, and...
Yes, it is very close, and I didn't say it isn't. But what the rule defines is the maximum hull speed, and my point was that the most efficient...
I would add a couple of things to what Pascal correctly pointed out. First, as I recall the Marquis 59 has an overhanging swim platform, which...
@Capt J: yeah, that's what I was referring to, nothing else. :)
Fully agreed. In the OP boots, based on his numbers, I would either cruise under 1100 or anywhere between 1800 and 2000.
Below is my 2c, related to a boat which is slightly smaller than yours (56'), and powered by 800hp MAN engines. The problem with old school...
Please do, it will be very interesting to see them. Out of idle curiosity, I did a bit of math using your numbers, and it appears that each of...
Now, that's a Freudian slip, if I've ever seen one! :D
I would make that... Any boat purchase is a mystery project, period. :D
You're saying that as if prices had anything to see with better or worse maintenance, while they are strictly triggered by the good old supply and...
You're right, my bad. I did read the post (obviously), but didn't notice that bit.
Fair enough, Riknpat. I had no idea of your age, and since you said that you would cross the pond by boat, I guessed that you were much younger....
Riknpat, I sympathize with your somewhat philosophical train of thoughts. But I hope you don't mind me suggesting that you also should be careful...
Impressive cruising ground indeed. You made me envious, particularly at this time of the year! Aside from the nurse shark pet grooming bit, that...
