I worked on a custom SF that used 2.5" splined shafts behind 2,000 HP diesels.
For Captains yes, I don't think unlicensed crew need to conform to a random drug test consortium. (not sure)
For a few hundred bucks loss and the money right now, I would've taken it because in the end after the lawyer and time spent collecting it you'll...
The Hatteras is the better running boat, but I'd look for a 52' with 12v71 TIs. Either SF will burn about 4 gph at slow troll, 8-10gph at fast...
Sportfish and center consoles run over to fish for the day and don't touch land a lot of times
Yes. Anytime you are in foriegn waters you need to clear customs in that country. Going to Bimini would constitute leaving the US for example....
Have you tried the poly ball on the big s/s ring and running around in a circle where the poly ball runs down the line and lifts the anchor?
671's are considered to be D.D.'s most reliable and longest lasting engine. So long as they're not the 480hp TIB's (3500hr-5000) they'll go a...
Measure it with feeler gauges, you do need a slight amount of room in there. But there are acceptable tolerances for each size cutlass bearing...
I've run 12 I've run 12v and 16v 2000's and they're good motors. However, Viking put a set of the 10v's in a 55'-ish SF and it took 4 years and...
No, the looser does pay, but you're paying the lawyer up until there is a judgement and that can add up quite quick. Also depending on the state...
Water flow can definately be an issue. So can running or maneuvering in shallow water that's silty or sandy.... Like if you dock and kick up a...
It depends what you're looking for in expense versus speed and fuel burn. My experiences have been the same as bamboo's, I have not heard great...
NYCAP- my time is also worth money. I'm not going to chase someone for months and make it a personal vendetta to collect a few hundred dollars....
What engines did you repower with?
Some things just aren't worth your time fighting over. To be honest a few hundred isn't worth my time or aggrivation. In the time you spend...
First you stated he made you an offer for a lot less than he owes, then you say his offer is only a few hundred less....which is it.....For a few...
I think you need a project.....could be fun.....maybe mount some turbines in her and see if she'll splinter and come apart......
No, it was a guy from Miami that couldn't measure and just poured gallons of hardener into the resin.......LOL
If you cannot afford to put marine seacocks on a 60' boat, you have no business owning one, and certaintly not taking innocent people 30 miles...
