I had an issue with zincs not lasting and galvanic corrosion on a yacht. It was explained to me that overzincing could be a problem and if...
Here's a good article on it: "The process of blueprinting involves removing the turbocharger and disassembling it during a turbocharger overhaul....
Jarrett Bay's boat yard is in the area and can haul up to at least 105' that I know of and they do good work. I think you should go down there in...
Beaufort City docks is right on the main drag and fun, but very limited in amenities...….Worth checking into. Lots of restaurants and shops right...
Maoism, I believe the curved fins are a lot more efficient than regular fins when anchored due to their shape and movement. I’ve run a lot of gyro...
Yes, 2300 rpm motors. Yes, I always use the tabs and trim for best speed unless it’s very rough and I trim for ride. 80% load doesn’t hurt...
Some motors such as Mans run better and last longer running 80% load as they don’t make as much torque as cats and rely on the additional boost...
Overzincing doesn’t apply to cold molded. You need anything having saltwater through it bonded, to a zinc.
I think that in a season the other sides would start delaminating and the fins would have to be replaced sooner as both sides would be...
If you're talking a fairly late model Hatteras, I've always had the Trac fins drain a lot of water out of them. They all do that from day 1, even...
I'm not sure why seaweed would be a problem in the carribbean for traditional fins, both gyro's and traditional fins are cooled with sea water....
You have a serious electrolysis issue going on. How are your zincs? If they're good check your shorepower connections, and then start checking...
They put an unvented unit because there was no way to run the vent unless you went through the engine room bulkhead. Then a freezer on top of the...
My owners went with a freezer instead of 2 units in the crew stateroom in the 66' Manhattan. We have the dreaded all in one, unvented unit, which...
Quite frankly, I would just worry about buying the sportfish that meets all of your needs, then worry about working out the anchor situation....
I've had just about any anchor work fine in most conditions, provided it is appropriately sized and has plenty of chain and scope out. Fortress...
The stackable apartment sized household units work good. The 1 machine washer/dryer never does.....the vented ones are a little better but still...
The older 61's were pretty good running boats, but I believe newer hull designs would be better. I ran a 2006 61' with C32 1650hp with mezzanine...
I use Teflon tape, I find it's worn through in plenty of area and makes a good bond. It doesn't leak, you don't have to he-man tighten it so that...
