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...
As a freelance captain, I have never checked into other insurance. I have and do always fall underneath the owners insurance. In fact in the...
1.Use whink on windows before rain-xing if they are etched. Just rub a 1ft area with a wet paper towel with whink when you see the etching...
3 to 1 scope is appropriate if you are using all chain, but more scope doesn't hurt. I've found that using a hook that fits between the links...
Every MTU boat I've run (mostly 12v183's), I hid in the salon until the massive amounts of smoke dissappated on cold start up. LOL Although I...
This is a little more then a little negative pressure. You have to pull fairly hard on the latch for the door to open. Like ten lbs of force.
