Most yachts in that size range prior to 1988 operated on 32 volts DC, It is made up typically of 4- 8 volt batteries, and most people use...
I agree, the Hatteras is going to be a lot cheaper to maintain on average. With the age of the Aluminum on the Burger you may be looking at doing...
What water depth are you anchoring in? Water depth will help determine amount of chain. However 200' of chain and 300-500' of 3 strand nylon is...
Actually the picture is WRONG. The red dot is in fact Rybovich, However, Sailfish Marina is actually north of the inlet and not shown in the...
Larger turbos, bigger injectors, blower bypasses, etc etc......More air, more fuel, generally means more HP at the expense of longevity of course.
I agree with this. I also agree that there are a lot of owner/operators running 60 footers because of the gadgets that have NO business behind...
It depends on the system. If Hydraulic is engineered properly yes. The problem with Hydraulic is that it builds a lot of heat in the fluid when...
Over here in the US, fuel docks on the water sell what is called "offroad diesel". Now, up until a few years ago offroad diesel was high sulfer...
Now my big challenge is to find an able DD mechanic in San Diego who knows how to check this engine inside and out. Finding a qualified DD...
While this is very true of the 92 series because they have such large injectors. The 12v71's run pretty clean. Do you know how many yachts go...
Yeah, of course, all good captains do this and such without any computers. But, you have to be fairly good to do it.......But the bowthruster can...
With the DD's either run them at 1000 rpm's or below or at cruise speed, over 1000 rpm's they start really chewing through fuel. It would be ok...
In addition to all of this good info, if you are in FL, and docked behind a house, you can get a truck to deliver it and it's going to be a much...
Find a new mechanic. 12v71TI's usually go 5000 hours between rebuilds. Idling for an hour or two will not hurt them. Just run them at cruise...
If you are on a budget, don't even consider a wooden boat. They are expensive to maintain, and the expenses never stop!
I find it hard to believe as the lazarette door, and swim platform is typically a foot above the waterline on Azimuts......But if true, then....
She probably is one of my favorite new yachts, if not most favorite. Burger did an exceptional job with her, and she is absolutely beautiful. I...
I got the pleasure of meeting George (kafue) and seeing the boat first hand as well as going on the seatrial. Merritt's did a truely exceptional...
Check for DC voltage at the socket. It sounds like a typical DC voltage light assembly which they used on a lot of boats around that time. They...
I see that they have a price on a gun of say $395,00 Euro's.....is that the same as $395 and no cents?
