Hull quality is a non-issue. I would take a 20 year old hatteras over many new boats......I am currently taking a 75' 20 year old hatteras on a...
They put c-18's in 45' Cabo's. I wouldn't say they're really much if any bigger externally then 12v71's IMO.....
Well, I don't necessarily see the need to slow down if he is on a larger vessel and there is enough room (say they pass at least 100 yards off the...
As a whole, no. There are some deals out there that pop up here and there from what I have seen.
They're all sitting outside of the factory in the rain and snow rotting. Right next to all of the current molds they're using that sit out in the...
Talk to Cecil Meadows at the Hatteras factory- He is the Senior Construction Manager and is still there. He knows everything and will tell you...
What size vessel are you on? It sounds like you're on a pretty large vessel from the sounds of it?
Actually you're right, they're 6 cylinders The 1015hp version is the only version you'll see in the new sportfishes built by Hatteras, Cabo,...
Sentry makes a good charger, I prefer the ProMariner Pronautic chargers. They are lightweight, durable, can charge any type of battery (AGM, GEL,...
You may not like my answer but you'd be better served going with CATS then MANS in that boat. The CATS have a lot more low-end torque and that is...
Experience in the USCG does very little in regards to the yachting industry. It is much faster, easier, and better to start polishing brass and...
In my opinion, the most important aspect of a Captain is his decision making process. A good Captain knows when to say "NO" and stands by it. I...
I find that safety begins with the owner is mostly untrue. I have had to put my foot down with several owners about getting safety items...
That being said the Honda carbeurators do not lend themselves to sitting for long periods of time between starting them. The Yamaha's 4 strokes...
It is very critical on Yanmars to have the valves adjusted at the proper intervals (depending on the engine it is either 600hrs or 1000hr...
I agree that many of those things can be switched out for US parts. But then you are re-mounting things in different locations, fabricating some...
Actually there are a lot of parts you could be waiting for that could really hamper the owners usage on a foreign boat without adequate support....
You're really going overboard with the hull laminate and thickness issue. You're buying a $300k yacht which is about what a nice new 35' center...
It is not necessary under USCG rules to have STCW unless you're license is 200tons and over (the cutoff may be 500tons). I too do a lot of...
I am currently managing a 50' Azimut and have managed a 70' Seajet and 68 Plus. Azimuts can be a little tricky to get parts for, however if you...
