Yes, once it arrives in Alabama, the plan is to hire a captain and crew. A couple of transport companies so far have quoted anywhere from $200K...
YES! Lots of big windows. I'm assuming an experienced captain and crew will know how to handle that? Are there safer routes to take?
Great info and I'm very hopeful. The boat is a 1977 Nichols 125-foot commercial vessel that has been outfitted as a dinner cruise. Original...
Without going into too much detail, I'm seeking all experts in travelling through the Panama Canal. I'm sure this will spark another discussion,...
Speaking of pods...yesterday I stumbled across a 2008 Lazzara 75 LSX and it says it has 4 Volvo IPS 600 engines. I've never looked at Lazzara and...
This is definitely something I need to consider. I want enough space for everyone to have a good time and for room for all of our "stuff", but am...
Are fuel polishers required and/or encouraged?
If we have 8-9 people onboard and all take showers daily and run the dishwasher along with sinks to wash various things including hands, is a...
How often do you use it and does it require special maintenance if you don't use it regularly?
WOW! 750 g/day???? I hope I would never need that many gallons or maybe I need to do more math. Is a 750 an average size?
Honestly I just wanted something big enough to serve as a liveaboard if necessary and to have enough room to have our own spaces on longer trips...
Oh goodness!! That sounds horrible! I'm willing to put in the time and effort into doing whatever needed to become not only insurable, but also a...
What are the associated costs with adding a watermaker and can it be added to most yachts?
Yesterday was spent contacting nearly every insurance agency I could find and every single one of them replied with: "we have taken a look at...
Sorry for the long delay in response. I fell on the floor when you mentioned $250k to rebuild MAN engines (each, right?). If rebuilding is that...
I'm glad you mentioned that because I was thinking that I was crazy for already planning out upgrades on some things on pretty much all of the...
So 10% of the value of the vessel? I completely forgot about insurance. And in my area, insurance is a very touchy subject. I'll reach out to...
Exactly what I needed to know, thank you very much. If there are other common expenses (annually/bi-annually/etc) that you can think of, please...
Extremely new to yachting and am still trying to wrap my head around all of the associated costs with owning/operating a decent size vessel. A...
Wow! Lots to digest and thank you! You're the third person to recommend the powerboat guide, so I believe I will pick up a copy.
