Donzi has never stopped making the classics. The classics have been made continuously since the 1960's. I think it is the longest running boat...
Perhaps the Europeans are just used to their Euro trash electrical parts that are sub-standard compared to US breakers, panels, methods and such....
I cannot speak for Riva, but Feretti's aren't too much better than Azimuts. Steel steering gear in a wet location, similar electrical, etc....
I don't think they've ever lost strength. They're a semi-custom that has always built a few boats a year. They're not a true custom as Bob...
I know this is directed at Ychtcptn, but I also am a Captain and have managed/maintained/run on long trips over a dozen Italian yachts. What I've...
No, the water is probably leaking into the cylinder from the salt water in the exhaust manifolds. If they're over 5 years old, change the exhaust...
Usually everything will re-prime when put back in the water. Remove all food from the refrigerator/freezer.
Yeah, but he'll have a lot more time to make the forum better now, since he can't walk anywhere! Everythings for the benefit of the forum, you...
Not exactly. When Feretti bought Bertram, the Italians were buying A LOT of US built sportfish. Cabo and Hatteras were shipping almost a few...
Well the reason they bought ACY was because there was a 2.5 year wait and they wanted one for themselves sooner. LOLOL
Were they ever a quality boat? Bertrams from day one have always had issues with soft decks, soft floors on the flybridge and on and on. Their...
I agree with this as well. But owning a yacht management company they're great. You're always getting paid to fix the same things over and over...
In other news, they mowed down the iconic Miami Herald building on biscayne bay, and Miami Herald is manufacturing/printing newspapers in Bertrams...
Yeah, Marine air and Cruiseair both offer soft start compressor kits.......
They're fishing! It's nice to see how you are constantly upgrading your Donzi and enjoying her.
They've also been known to buy yards just to build a size the yard doesn't normally build, just because they want one for themselves.
It's for the anchor chain. Since the anchor is aft of the bow a ways, if the boat swings on anchor, the chain will not hurt the paint. For...
Which boats are you talking about? Many yachts have a stainless steel anchor pocket that the anchor (and chain) will ride up on when it's being...
You don't bring a knife (or loudspeaker) to a gun fight. Someone armed and with nothing to lose is not going to be stopped by light, smoke, or...
Metallic leading edges? I think you're seeing the reflection from the water. What yachts are you talking about specifically? It might be a...
