What do you mean exactly by "max continuous power"? The D13 engine in the IPS 1350 has an "R5" rating (pleasure duty), which in VP jargon means: -...
It isn't the haulout for normal oil change that affects the cost of ownership so much. Whenever you have emulsionated oil (as you experienced...
Seriously? Got a link? Anyhow, none of the builders I spoke with are paying anywhere near those prices.
With any builder offering alternative powerplants (including non-VP and non-IPS), the first of your statements above would be plain wrong. I'm not...
Extra cost vs. what? Did Delta Powerboats ever built anything on shafts?
I guess you are referring to my previous post with your comment, also because you specifically argued about what is "rocket science" or not. But...
Because they do not. I mean, yeah, they do cost a lot to boaters, because they fall - hook, line and sinker - for all the hype that VP managed to...
Many thanks, good to know. My understanding is that MAN ship the engines to their distributors and/or builders already painted. So, I don't think...
I can't see any colour name or code in your photo. Can you (or anyone else of course) be more specific? I'm assuming you are talking of white...
It would be funny if they would, at manufacturing level. Industrial paint booths are not only better, but ultimately also more efficient (hence...