He did it because he was a poor commercial fisherman that couldn't afford to rebuild it. It's a 2 stroke diesel. If you disconnect the...
44 hours does seem really light usage for 2 years on the motors. A bore scope, and a good survey and sea trial should show most things at 44...
When the yards down here do an epoxy barrier coating, they usually let it sit for two days, then sand the epoxy coating and then put the bottom...
I ran a 58' VSC with C18 CATS from Ft. Laud to DE, I remember it was light on fuel range also. I want to say it only held 700 gallons......We had...
I have run lots and lots of Detroit Diesels. I have encountered very very little issues in terms to major issues. Of all of the yachts I have...
Yes they are reliable. Most of the ones overpropped, run hard and wet as described above will go around 2,000 hours between rebuilds. Babied,...
The quality of what they build. Feadship is known for having superior quality (for example) in comparison to Broward. Resale value is a good...
I ran a 39 Tiara flybridge, probably a 2007. It had a tendancy to lean pretty good to leeward, if the wind was off of the beam. It seemed to be...
In my opinion the value of something is simple. It is what another person is willing to pay for it in a reasonable amount of time. For example,...
What everyone said is true. If your fiance is working on a yacht, get used to having periods of not hearing from her. Also, when guests and...
Steel is actually your best material to build a boat in when it comes to strength. That is why most tug boats, ships, and war ships are made of...
Well, like AMG said, it can be found on boats from 50 or 60' on up. The problem is that below deck storage takes up space that would normally be...
I ran a 59' Feretti and was pretty impressed with it. It had 1050 mans and cruised at 28 knots. The 63 or 64' Hatteras is built a lot more solid...
Tip Top Teak has not been produced for about 2 years now. The owner of the company died and nobody could run it, so his wife closed it was what I...
I concur and thinking back its size is in the high 50's.
I would skip Silverton Entirely. There are several different Sportfish in your price range and size to look at. Bertram 35's and 38's. Viking...
talk to Lauderdale speedometer in Fort Lauderdale. They rebuild the older VDO tachs. They also make custom bezels so that the new smaller tachs...
Yes, to remove the grey or dark look and bring teak to the blondish look that you see in pictures on new yachts and such. All you have to do is...
I agree with this, but keep in mind a new boat, everything is under warranty for the first year usually. Maintanence and docking costs will be...
I totally agree with this and it was very well said.
