The C and E are related to the performance criteria not the Charge Air cooling medium.
I did a Project and used 4 x Scania D16 as gensets. To say the lack of reliability and complexity of working on them has been a disappointment...
I imagine its replacement costs even more again
The USCG only has jurisdiction over US Flag Vessels, if the vessel foreign flag and is private and the insurance will cover someone or the owner...
A sobriety test of the Driver may give a clue
I don't think prospective purchasers will be lining up at that price.
If its the RNZN Vessel you are writing about the Skipper was English who transferred from the RN.
I have had a decent look around this one, its very impressive up close
I wonder if the builders all encompassing statements had any bearing on that decision.
On a bigger yacht they should be getting run monthly. As many use the Main and or Emerg Fire Pump to wash the anchor chain the testing is...
Accidents happen, A 70,000 ton cruise ship sank in a German ship yard in 2007 because a door was left open near the water line and a storm came up
Yogi sank in very deep water
Not an obvious one online but I found this: https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/yanmar-6cxm-gte2-in-05-48-oa.34137/
You are correct. The devil is in the detail. The best way to prepare fully is to engage a Captain who is familiar with the area and vessel type.
There can be a Ships Master Clock in the Wheelhouse and some slaves around the vessel elsewhere. These days a clock in the wheelhouse and as most...
Google the engine model and have a read, there are as few intercooler issues reported. The Yanmar 440's gave a bad run with the two valve heads...
What about one of these: https://www.landfallnavigation.com/safety/survival-gear/watermakers.html
If they are asking for $300 million for it that are obviously not in a hurry to sell it
Who ever fed you the refit cost info didn't know much. That number was not amongst the offer presented
That's a nice boat for sure but not one I think springs to many minds when thinking exploration boat. Jongert did at least 1 motor yacht as well...
