You should ALWAYS run both engines. Running one engine would grossly overload it, and would be drastically less efficient. If the boat has...
Having a full time Captain on a 75' MY is my recommendation and shouldn't interfere with your cruising, only enhance it. Also if you're cruising...
How does the engine run in neutral, and if you rev it up? It could be an issue with the engine internally, either not running on all cylinders or...
The fact that they don't drip is one consideration. Another one is that you're not constantly tightening down the stuffing box and re-packing it....
I agree also. Depending on the speed, experiment with the fuel. If the boat (SF) is 25 knots or so at cruise it will pick up speed by draining...
What is your experience level? How many days are you planning on being on a trip at one time? I've found that there are very few owner/operators...
I would take a serious look at the Fountain 48' SC, they are fast and fuel efficient, and have a nice interior and cockpit layout. The...
Yes, you can adjust the valve for more or less pressure. more pressure will give the windlass more speed and power. BUT, you should have...
I would look for something very seaworthy and solid and slower moving. Nordhaven would be a great builder to check into IMO
If the Captain saw her resume and chose to hire her (which is fine), it is his responsibility for her safety. I own a Yacht Management...
Some places on the east coast are already exteremely good. I had an owner from SC buy a $325k yacht and his sales tax was something like $350....
On a fishing vessel, sportfish etc or fast boat it is preferable to have the exhaust come out above the waterline. Aside from at the dock, when...
Diesel Kleen makes one now called "Clear Tank Diesel" or something to that effect. It's sole purpose is eating algae. I have had very good luck...
They don't have those problems in Bonaire where the poster lives. From what it sounds like, he has much less then a gallon of diesel in his water...
You typically don't get bad fuel in the Bahamas. It is typically a myth, the fuel you get in the Bahamas is Ultra Low Sulfur diesel and a higher...
A training school can only teach so much. Schooling and training, does not make up for a lack of common sense, experience, and hands on work. I...
Not true in other parts of the world. In Canada, for example. All guests must get off of the boat and ONLY the fuel station attendant is to be...
Generally when converting from gas to diesel the prop shafts will have to be changed and stuffing boxes. You will also need a return line on your...
Every sunseeker I've ever seen had teak decks with the exception of the superhawk one. Very thin teak decks over plywood laminate. Did yours...
Are they having issues with the standard Awlgrip, or the awlcraft 2000? They've been using Imron on yachts for many years and it started out...
