Hi, I just came accross this. I was the build Engineer of this boat and was on it till it was sld to it's current owners in 1992. I have...
Hi, Since my first post on this matter today I have spoken to the ex Chief Officer of the smaller Sea Sedan Feadship. He confirms that it was...
Hi, AMG, I know the guy who was the build Captain ,and the build Engineer when the Princess Magna first started at De Vries. I also know the...
Hi, I was the build Chief Engineer and went round the world on the De Vries 55m boat now called Huntress. It was launched as Sea Sedan in May...
Hi, The two stern launching systems I have been involved with both hold the doors down with hydraulics when launching and or retrieving....
Hi, The use of bottom hinge doors is good in theory for the reasons stated but not so good in practice as you would need to have much sturdier...
Hi, That was a good one, any idea where and when it was? Here is one that I was recently pointed at of a Container Ship that had an...
Hi, My experience is with stern slipway type systems where the "trailer" goes out so there is no risk of pinching as there is nothing above the...
Hi, A fine looking vessel indeed. I am amazed that someone got such good pics from so close.
Hi, On Mega Yachts there are advantages and disadvantages to both side launching and stern doors. The side launching arrgt as shown on...
Stars and Bars will no doubt be going off. I would also think that the Colombus Hotel in Fontvielle will have it on possibly in the Cinema which...
Hi, If you have an agreement/letter of engagement for a vessel on the UK Register you can apply for a Discharge Book from the MCA. Take a...
Hi, Here is some trivia for you guys and gals. The pic in Post No 17 was taken in late summer 1997. I was Chief Engineer on the yacht on...
What is the Current System you/ the 300 ships are using?
Hi, I think you are going to be wasting your time fitting Azipods to a 45m yacht. They take up a lot of room with the switchboards etc and...
Hi, The best way to go depends a lot upon the type of vessel, the experience of the crew as well as the natural things like the waether and...
Hi, I am afraid if this is what you believe then you will probably also believe that you can sail anywhere internationally on a commercial...
Hi, I have read this thread with interest. I feel sorry that you are dealing with this situation when your boat is obviously in need of...
Hi Graham, I lost your card after we had dinner in Antibes in September if you still have mine drop me a note Your Old Shipmate
Hi, This news was relayed to me about an hour ago by a colleague. The battle now commences to get flights organised to get there next week...
