I shouldn't need to come in at night. I will give St. Augustine a shot if the weather is good. The boat cruises at 27 knots if I remember...
Have you tried calling Viking Yachts?
Awlgrip is never supposed to be waxed, ever. Which is probably the paint on her......Make sure you use only the Awlwash soap (made by Awlgrip)...
Would Ponce be a safer inlet to use than St. Augustine inlet overall?
I have to run a newish 2007? 52' Searay Sedan Bridge up to St. Augustine this weekend. I think the boat only draws either 4' or 4'6 and was...
I've never seen strength or the quality of the bond of the extension as ever a problem. The ride and handling are always the problem.....how much...
It could also be ignition timing......
I saw a 85' ish Inace crossing the gulfstream to Bimini with 6' on the beam, the ride was downright SCARY how much it heeled on it's side and...
What year is the boat? Searay used some wiring harnesses that were 2 or 3 pieces and had a large plastic push lock connector somewhere in the...
There must be a little more to your son's story. He must've been up to some kind of mischief and they wanted to make a statement.......
If it was caused by welder's supplied by the yard, than it should fall on the yards insurance.
Where did the 3 quarts of oil go? If they're not in the bilge, you've got a serious problem with that recently rebuilt engine....... Either a...
Another great option for island hopping and shallow draft, fuel efficient trawler style, and they're also set up for lack of generator...
You can't tow a jet ski around, fast anyways, at cruise the water running into the intake grate of the jet will actually flood the jet ski engine....
Yeah, I've missed his posts also. He has the most beautiful Avatar of anyone here, as well as a wealth of knowledge.
A professional Captain (under 80') is (or should be) a professional boat detailer, a professional engineer, as well as professional electrician,...
Museum glue works well for attaching things as well.
That should've been avoidable......anytime you're welding you should have plenty of fire protection at the immediate area.
Offshore makes a very good boat also which is well built and a good sea boat and the OP should check those out as well. I simply forgot about...
Quite honestly, for what you're looking for I would not overlook a Fleming. In my opinion the 55' is the perfect couples cruising boat. It can...