I have seen several of the new technology regarding diesel electric and etc. and figured I'd post about this since it hasn't been mentioned....
It depends on the boat. The stuff I've seen on some boats makes below deck look tame. Stuff I've seen. I saw a female chef get so drunk the...
Either the joystick control or the solenoid for it. I've had issues with their joystick and control pads.....especially in a wet location.
2100 looks to be cruise, they're 2300rpm engines according to the specs. I agree 190F at that engine speed seems pretty normal to me. The newer...
All of this is true except 1 point. Buying a used boat has a 50% chance of helping a boat builder out because it may be the only thing holding...
If you're intent on keeping 500 gallons a side, I'd try to split them into 300 gallon main, 200 gallon transfer and use a transfer pump to...
Coleslaw dressing in a bottle, or the Marzetti brand. It has a shelf life of over a year....you just pour it over fresh shredded cabbage and...
I haven't really seen any seakeeping issues with pods, but have heard about it briefly in very very extensive seas. You do not feel the pods on...
I highly doubt that any production builder sees a 45% profit margin on yachts. Think of the costs of warranty repairs and such. Not to mention...
Well, you can look up the 43' Grand Banks trawler as it is outfitted with a Zues package. You can definately go with less fuel if you're going...
:rolleyes: Why not just install the Zues system and pods if you preference is Cummins for the engines? I would prefer Cats with the ZF system...
I can't think of a book off of the top of my head but have seen several at my local west marine that are written by sailors for sailors. What...
Atlas has always been considered the gold standard.
I had a 6t354 and I thought it was 200hp and I think that the naturally aspirated one was 135hp. They were robust and reliable. I put 900hrs...
How about parts and service availability in your cruising area? I'm more familiar with Trac and they work well.....
They had a few mistrials......The old 63' Sundancer was actually a pretty successful model for them. They built about 20 of those 68' Sundancers...
A power catamaran with twin inboards is super easy to run and maneuver without even a bow thruster. I think you're going overboard here with any...
I agree with all of the above except engaging skyhook in the slip. It is not precise enough for that and skyhook can and does do some wacky...
Man's are good running engines as well. They're just a bit costlier to maintain than their US built competition. Bayliner/Meridian is not built...
It's nicely finished off, but it doesn't appear to have much headroom. I guess you haven't seen the crew quarters on an 80' Hatteras though.
