I have to run 2 boats to and from the show. So I'll be there before and after it opens.....but I'd like to see some of the new models that are...
I've already seen the exterior of the 95' Viking. It's a nice boat from the outside.
I certaintly wouldn't take a typical planing motoryacht of 70' on most of those trips, they're not designed for it or capable. You are not doing...
You are trying to make a boat designed for a different purpose, suit a purpose that it was never intended to fill. It's a motoryacht designed for...
I agree, but it depends on the power. If it has modern 4 stroke outboards then you have much better fuel economy and range.......you could always...
Im an admirer from afar......I like to admire them, but I sure as heck wouldn't own one!
You could run them for say 4-6 hours at 650 rpms, we do it all of the time on the ICW where we cannot throw a wake (sometimes longer than that)....
Is it possible to just cut the top off and use the existing tank as a mold for a new one, right inside of the boat, OR a place to set a just...
Good to hear you do it all apart. Sometimes it's the way you do it, not necessarily the force in which you do it.....
Yes, all in all E rated or pleasure rated diesels are designed to run at cruise speed/ 80% load. Running them at dead idle does result in dirtier...
If all else fails, make sure the inside is free of algae and beat on it a few times with a good hammer!!! LOL
Yeah you can get and see to the bottom of the 8v71's or 8v92's in the Hatt's. The hallway has a very large removable section on the wall. I find...
If you call them and you're nice to them and tell them you're a mechanic and it's for your own boat, they might just have a few laying around that...
While true, given the OP's other issues, I would look at resolving those first. The vibration could be coming from his poor running engine.
Have you tried one from Floscan? There is one selling on ebay right now for $299 or best offer.....make them an offer possibly?
I've run a lot of older Hatteras and cut my teeth on a 58' YF. I wouldn't dismiss a 32 volt boat, but it is harder and harder to find parts these...
Sportfish tend to have a lot lower center of gravity compared to motoryachts. They are designed to have the ability to put a tuna tower on them...
SF are designed for drift fishing and trolling speeds. They are usually a lot more stable than a MY both drifting and slow speeds and anchored....
One customer had a 50' Post SF and it had a davit and 14' RIB with plenty of room. There is no reason a 13' Whaler wouldn't fit up there or 15'...
Can't you find a yard that will let you sit in the slings, maybe overnight and you can do it after they're done with their travel lift for the day...
