It does take a certain amount of airflow and power to turn the turbo, they do create additional power over and above that. Needless to say, I am...
You're forgetting one variable in your calculations. Engine efficiency will be much better at slow rpm's 1000 rpms and under because you are not...
It doesn't take hardly any extra time in the thick and thin of things to make a yacht with a good finish. You only have to have a good mold...
I understand that it takes power and fuel to turn a propellor. But the load factor still determines how much fuel is needed to maintain 600...
The speed of the boat at idle is part of the equation. The faster the speed at idle, the less engine load, and the less fuel needed for the motor...
I have done that trip as far as St. Croix. You can go few and far between fuel stops by running the boat at hull speed 900-1000 rpms most of the...
That is what the generators average over running days upon days 24hrs a day all of the time off of their own fuel tank. That is running 2...
Most all yachts are like this if you run them slow. If you run most any diesel at 1,000 rpm's or even less they use a minimal amount of fuel. So...
With diesels, if you keep them under 1,000 rpms (if they top out at 2350rpm's), they'll use very very little fuel in comparison to cruise. I've...
Every Captain charges what he is worth in my opinion. If an experienced Captain is discounting his rate, there is usually a darn good reason for...
The steering override is only for emergency purposes. If you use it often, you will destroy your rudder feedback indicator and/or autopilot pump....
Wet spot is a popular one that I have used and see being used. Keep in mind that they have to be backflushed with rock salt every 500-1000...
All batteries should be charged by the battery charger. I would invest in a new battery charger like the Pronautic, which has the capability of...
It's because builders have gotten busy and have been cutting corners and not buffing the molds in-between hulls with mold release compound. I...
After you fill them, let the fuel settle in them and refill. The filter will absorb a little over the course of a minute. I would fill them as...
It looks like the C-18s would be a good match. Smaller on all dimensions then the Detroits and he'd lose approximately 1000lbs between the pair...
If you read my post, it says that if there is room to pass 100 yards away or more, then it isn't necessarily necessary to slow down when passing a...
I would never recommend brandishing a weapon of ANY sort on the water unless you NEED to use it. Someone could shoot at you with a real gun and...
From what I've seen, the European buying pretty much fell off about 6 months ago. Let me re-phrase that Italian, Greek and the Med region of...
Operating costs should be very very similar. They're both quality boats and built well. The only difference is that the CATS tend to be cheaper...
