Yeah except an outgoing tide in Jupiter inlet, and the waves look not "That Big", but the inlet is shallow (not deep water) and they always have a...
I feel the same way. I don't mind anchoring 1/2 of the time, but truely never get the same nights sleep as being tied to a dock or a mooring that...
Marina's have their place also. There are a lot of nice people and friends you make at the various marina's and activities and trips with people...
I agree. It sounds like a governer adjustment or throttle cable adjustment at the very least. I too have seen tune-ups or top end adjustments as...
From what you've mentioned. Get yourself a fulltime Captain. A Fulltime Captain should be able to keep up with the maintanence and such on a 70'...
Bad choice on a boat that size. As Kiwi said, either stick with 32 volts or convert the whole system to 24 volts. 12 volt is not feasible on a...
This happened to a Captain that is in and out of Jupiter inlet a 100 times a year. Accidents happen, and that is what happened here. Having a...
Never tried it, but I feel it would not be a good idea because the battery chargers and alternators would sense the batteries are not full charged...
As a US Captain, granted I choose to no longer work fulltime on one yacht but manage many. I am not biased, at all, when it comes to crew...
Another testimonial why one should never run a yacht alone. Luckily there was a mate on board to get control of the boat. It looks like another...
I have travelled all over Belize, and unless you are staying in Belize City, draft is a major concern. The yacht I ran there drew 4' and we...
I've generally found that on a 75' Hatteras I run, the Onan generator 20kw sips about 1gph at night, so figure $3.50 hr for fuel, but then you...
There's no ryhme or reason. Except certain boats seem to attract it more then others. I know of 2 sportfish that were both hit 3 different times....
I agree, but also feel that it's also the fault of the majority of Americans. They are looking for the cheapest price on any product and willing...
Well, Boat US is now owned by West Marine. But I tend to agree with you. You can find some bronze plumbing fittings and a lot of schedule 80 pvc...
Yes it's true, a US documented vessel has to have all US crew except if in a foriegn country they are allowed to take on a non-us citizen for a...
I have a boat that I manage with series 60, the 825hp ones. Overall they run nice and are quiet. It cruises at 26 knots at 80% load, and it has...
According to the Detroit Diesel website and service manuals the "N" stands for natural not normal.
Yeah, sorry I forgot you have naturals. Well make sure you have new fuel filters and a clean bottom, and see what you're getting. I'd go the...
Ok, change the fuel filters both primary and secondary so you know there is not a restriction there. Run the engines up in neutral and see if...
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