Dan, I was on board until about 6:45 so I must have just missed you. I had to go because I needed to close down our booth.We were sharing...
Judy, Sounds great, what time for the reunion?
She was formally Chardonnay C. I'll let the rest dig up her past. I have been on board and she looks great both inside and out. Her engine room...
While she looks new, it was a complete refit. Basically new everything except the hull. This was done here in Fort Lauderdale. I'll look into her...
You are correct in that MTU engines need to have water diverted to keep the backpressure within limits. However, this happens well before you...
You can always call Merritt to get details. I do know that it has a beautiful engine room.
Good point. Tom, do you have any photos you can post?
Clamshell, eductors, cowls; I have seen as many different shapes as there are boats in the water. Most work, but some just can't get the exhaust...
I was in San Juan over the weekend and while it wasn't a direct hit, there were power outages and downed trees. A marlin tournament was limited to...
First, welcome to Yacht Forums. While I am not an engineer, I would think biological growth would be a correct answer. I look forward to how the...
Judy, Actually it's my son who is the Miami Beach firefighter. He is on duty today but at not at the South Beach station. I left him a message...
Any pics?
Tunaal, Typically we fabricate the JT replacement mixer elbows out of 316L stainless. If you want to upgrade to Inconel material, that's not a...
Which brings up a good point. Does anyone know when the Swift 141 will splash and start sea trials? It should make these yachts look like tenders.
From experience, entering an air-conditioned engine room in South Florida feels like luxury. More so during the summer months between March and...
Carl, I turned 50 last November and my wife and I went with another couple to Key West and closed down Duval Street. Life is great at our age....
Should there be a concern regarding the raw water that goes to the heat exchangers. From there the water may go to systems like, gear coolers,...
Tivia Question. As they cross the Atlantic, are they plugged in to the mother ship for "shore power"? If so does the crew stay with the vessel or...
Last year, I spent three weeks visiting about 22 boat builders in Taiwan and China. As was mentioned previously, the quality ranges as would...
Many moons ago, I decided to try this hobby. After spending countless hours building a tail dragger, I was ready for take off. With the help of my...
