YES there is something majorly wrong running 1 engine at 1250 rpms in a boat that is propped for twin engines. CAT and most other engine...
While that might be the rule on class vessels, in reality I have never seen anyone have their shafts tested, nor have I even seen yards try to...
I have the manuals and diagrams of a 2007 62' Predator.....both items are absolutely useless......the electrical diagrahms will show a fuse for...
Shaft speed is another major contributor to lifespan. A lot of the older boats had a 3:1 or 4:1 reduction versus 2:1, so the shafts were spinning...
There is an alarm monitoring circuit board in the large black MAN box that is in the engine room that is what sends the signal to the display....
I agree and will further add that it came down to Brunswicks bean counting. Same with Cabo (with Cabo they moved them from a VERY efficient...
CATS are noisier in general. Not just what comes out of the engine exhaust, but the engines are just noisy from what comes from standing next to...
Cat's are going to be noisier in general than most other engine brands. The 54' Hatteras SF is an incredible riding boat. The 60 is a good...
That's exactly where it is on the Hampton 620 I have managed and maintained for over 4 years now. I can most likely even find pictures on my...
I have spent more time sitting on the toilet on yachts, then you have spent on them. I have forgotten more about yachts than you will ever learn....
You're burning MORE fuel, running one engine at 1250 rpms, versus running both engines at 800 RPMS to maintain 8 knots. TWICE as much fuel...
The fins are 6 sq foot. I run it 80 % load, around 20 knots. What rpm are you at, at 9 knots.
I have managed a 62' Hampton for several years now. The boat has Wesmar digital stabilizers and I find it to handle quite well, but it's a pretty...
What things about the boat would you like to know?
I’ve seen that with D.D. Liners when they put too small a liner in. D.D. Has 4 liner sizes depending on what the bore in the block actually...
You do not want your mechanic rebuilding one of those pumps, order a rebuilt one from MTU. It can suck air from the pump O-rings and the pump...
Most planning boats are VERY stable at hull speed, versus the Marlow's and Offshores that wallow around and NEED stabilizers. And, If they have a...
Fix it. Leaks don't ever tend to fix themselves or get better, generally they get worse. Without seeing it, or pictures of it, the fix depends...
Some of the ones I've seen are built off of a GMC truck and have outdrives. I can assure you that these are not nearly as sturdy as the military...
I own a Yacht Management business. So, it's obviously a wholesale price. But they were done by one of my neighbors who also happens to be the...
