For various reasons reasons I ve been spending quite a bit of time searching and researching on yacht world... I've always thought that too many...
Having just finished pumping 40 gals of oil in and out of the boat I can't imagine doing 2000 USg :) and yes the dock neighbors were watching ...
Well I am a bit lazy so I d rather use a much fuel as possible then empty the rest in one or two drum to check amount then top off the tank....
20% is a lot, far more than I ve seen on any boat i ve owed or run. Sounds like the pick up doesn't extend far enough.
How long was the pump running dry? What kind of pump ? Is it running (making noise)? Most pumps will survive a run dry episode but who knows what...
And some also have a big red emergency switch on the relay box. Push in to shut off, pull to reset. Easy to bump off
Waterblades work really well on glass, better than a chammy
Not to many options. First try checking with the builder, they should have records and be able to tell you what they put in the boat. Unless they...
The most important factor is the boat. You try running th NW channel to Nassau with just 4 footers off the beam in an unstabilized enclosed...
Accounting is a big part of the job :)
Local sailing club or yacht club are your best bet. Check out the local sailing schools too. I would avoid racing as a way to experience sailing...
I was about to suggest the same thing. It may be difficult to do if the standpipe goes thru the inside of the boat but if installed outside on...