Rule nr 1: don't approach a dock faster than you want to hit it :)
Seriously, shaft seals are not a big deal but it depends on how easy they are to reach and work on, as well as the type used. If they are...
All the air pressure does in an Hynautics steering is push fluid up in the system so that thei circuits and helms remain full and primed. It will...
The marina should have checked it and just done it... Takes a minute. I usually put abut 20 psi. A bike hand pump should be standard on any boat...
I m not sure why there should even be a different approach to boat ownership based on gender... I mean, isn't this assuming that because someone...
There is a lot more to owning/operating a boat than just driving and pulling into a tight spot. Maintenance, troubleshooting etc is the biggest...
I can't believe I didn't mention Conrad's boat! Indeed he runs a very nice operation, pretty busy too which is always a good sign.
why dont you take a short drive to miami and do a charter on the bay instead? smoother water, more places to stop for a swim, etc... what size...
Obvious reason behind those transom doors is that crew quarters are often at the stern and these give them direct access Hatches on the aft deck...
Vessel was anchored... Not at sea... Unless there are any rules prohibiting the captain from leaving the vessel while anchored I fail to see what...
Always find it funny how British cars the subject of Lucas jokes while the Italian cars get a pass even thigh their electricals are no better...
Or ... Do it right or do it twice
New (as in new part or boat) means Never Ever Worked Got that one years ago from my classic Jaguar mechanic, applies to boats even more!
There is some skinny water there, why the heck would they even try that? To save 10 minutes around? Amazing... I doubt, take the tender first and...
Many years ago, when I learned to fly and then got my instrument rating, one of the basic skills I learned was to scan instruments the right way...
We ve all seen new owners spending well into the 5 figures on electonics immediately after buyin a boat. Installers love them... My advice is to...
When a deal is too good... It usually is. And this is even more true of repo'ed boats! My concern with a repo'ed alum boat is that maintenance...
It doesn't matter... Bottom line is the owner had a malfunctioning sounder because of the clueless installer. This is the problem with complicated...
That's the difference between a mechanic and a technician. The mechanic uses time proven troubleshooting techniques whereas the technician throws...
Modern electronics have become too complex, loaded with mostly useless but cool bells and whistles relying on way to many boxes and connectors......
