I used to manage a 63' Ocean and when the boat was hauled the rubrail area would deflect 6-9" each side where the front sling was. The boat was a...
Are you sure that these bolts don't have nuts on the other side?
Walk away. There are far too many running sportfishes that size that you can pick up for 10-20k more and use. Forget about the engines and gen,...
Have you checked with NYCAP, he's out of Long Island which is somewhat close and may know someone up in that area or could drive there in a...
I agree totally with the above posters. I have also run the same hulls with pockets (after them being added) and without on production boats....
I did a trip in a 35' Carolina Classic from Pensacola,Fl to Falmouth, Mass and we did it in 13 days our cruise speed was 24 knots, that trip...
You should ALWAYS run both engines. Running one engine would grossly overload it, and would be drastically less efficient. If the boat has...
Having a full time Captain on a 75' MY is my recommendation and shouldn't interfere with your cruising, only enhance it. Also if you're cruising...
How does the engine run in neutral, and if you rev it up? It could be an issue with the engine internally, either not running on all cylinders or...
The fact that they don't drip is one consideration. Another one is that you're not constantly tightening down the stuffing box and re-packing it....
I agree also. Depending on the speed, experiment with the fuel. If the boat (SF) is 25 knots or so at cruise it will pick up speed by draining...
What is your experience level? How many days are you planning on being on a trip at one time? I've found that there are very few owner/operators...
I would take a serious look at the Fountain 48' SC, they are fast and fuel efficient, and have a nice interior and cockpit layout. The...
Yes, you can adjust the valve for more or less pressure. more pressure will give the windlass more speed and power. BUT, you should have...
