In this situation, it looks like the lens shattered a long time ago and nobody is picking up the pieces.
I do. IF the vessel see's a very high amount of usage, the crew then is working non-stop during any and every downtime to catch up on deferred...
The weather in the rescue video's didn't look very bad to me for a yacht of Yogi's size. It definately didn't look like it would cause stability...
I was answering Nycap's question regarding the unit freezing in his post above......I realize it is heating. I have seen the compressor unit form...
Once the compressor shuts down, the coils are still very cold and can freeze because the airflow would stop instantly and the fan isn't blowing...
In all the MAN boats I've run, I've never had a major stoppage or any major mechanical issue. They usually are a touch faster and more fuel...
All CATS are noisier than their same sized MAN and MTU counterparts. As with anything, a good installation, exhaust, and sound deadening help a...
Personally I think having the PTO's come off of the main engines is much better than off of an oversized generator. Hatteras has a PTO on each...
Yes, if you get the owners manual for your control you can control the percentage of speed the lowest setting runs at. But they do need to...
The C30's are bulletproof. They were based off of the 12 cylinder block that the 3412's used and CAT has used since 1978. They're a good running...
Double-braid, while it doesn't stretch as much as 3 strand it still stretches quite a bit. I've witnessed a 30' length of 3/4" double-braid...
I would say above an Azimut and somewhere around even with a Sunseeker. Sunseeker does some things better like engine room access. I personally...
I agree, I was on a 74' Princess and the engine room was very very tight and hard to access various items.
I work for a lot of very large and midsized company owners over the years. Mostly Fortune 500 people. They are all good people and I would say...
Why shouldn't someone have the right to fly in a private jet if they are successful, have built up a large company, and employ 1,000s of people?...
If they are stainless you can polish the corrossion out with a product like Collinite Metal Wax and 0000 brass wool, or just a cotton rag. Most...
It depends, do you plan on taking any showers? Under typical usage that size water tank will last you 3-4 days, maybe 5 days, under normal usage...
There are a lot of scew ups here. 1. The valves to the fuel tank sight glasses should have been shut, especially in rough seas. 2.The boat...
I don't believe only rich American's can afford American Made goods. For example a washer and dryer set that is imported and made cheaply is only...
It is really really hard to tell with a picture. But judging by the relfection in the picture, it doesn't appear you have a lot of oxidation. I...