On Gas motors. Even if they're fresh water cooled. Mercruiser manifolds and risers are still raw water cooled. Cruisaders have freshwater cooled...
No, the exhaust manifolds/risers are the most likely culprit. They leak into the exhaust port and then leak right into the cylinder from any of...
I have not seen the Sea Isle show this year, but did notice that there are even some used boats (pre-owned, not dealer demo's) at Collins, which...
If the seachest doesn't have a/c intake, the water in the seachest gets stale and has no oxygen so very little stuff grows inside the seachest if...
Seachests are good, but you want a seperate seacock/thru-hull for the a/c intake. If you have constant water flow through a sea chest from the...
I think the back country guys have it easier. They're charging as much as a SF almost, burning a few gallons of fuel and most of their bait is...
The true number of Bertrams that have had serious structural issues. Either delaminated sections of the hull, or broke all of the tabbing from...
Well, I don't see how even a Captain owner/operator could make a living with a charter boat anymore. Between what they charge - all of the...
If you have vacuflush heads, they should have one. Follow the vent line from the tank to wherever it goes.
The engine room isn't too terribly bad. Simple, wiring and plumbing is actually secured somewhat. Looks better than a 2006 58' Davis SF I ran a...
Ohhhh, and stay away from Wood hulls unless you're either a wood worker or have very deep pockets.
To a degree. I've rebuilt many gas motors many years ago. I don't get into rebuilding gas motors or even repairing them much anymore. I...
I would say charter a crewed sailboat for 3 days, maybe a touch bigger than 35' with a Captain. Take a 3 day sail in the ocean..... that would be...
Prior to Jan 1st, 2012. Jan 1st, 2012 was when operations were switched to Hatteras. I wouldn't worry about a Hatteras built boat either...
Yes, In the 70' Azimut seajets the galley was only big enough for one person to stand in it. Refrigerator was tiny. The 58' Azimut I ran, again...
Donzi has never stopped making the classics. The classics have been made continuously since the 1960's. I think it is the longest running boat...
Perhaps the Europeans are just used to their Euro trash electrical parts that are sub-standard compared to US breakers, panels, methods and such....
I cannot speak for Riva, but Feretti's aren't too much better than Azimuts. Steel steering gear in a wet location, similar electrical, etc....
I don't think they've ever lost strength. They're a semi-custom that has always built a few boats a year. They're not a true custom as Bob...
