It seems like olderboater has found a solution that works for his program, it is an easier solution when the people picked to work in that program...
You know you've made the big leagues when you start measuring in gallons per mile ;D I found the use of aluminum an interesting design choice by...
Ralph, I hear you there, anecdotally I have been hearing from some naval architects and propulsion guys that fuel efficiency is not a priority for...
Would be interested in having a discussion with anyone who has had time and experience operating a high speed yacht with triple waterjets. The...
American Marine Tech Cos Cob, CT Bayside Diesel Mystic, CT
Dave hopefully you were able to get the parts and help needed. Bayside Diesel in Mystic could be an option in the future if you need a tech ......
Everyone will be wearing 3 or 4 hats.
OB, Thank you for sharing your philosophy and the details of your approach to the challenges of the "people" side of yacht ownership. Very...
It's really all about what level of service you will be providing to the charter guests. "Lots of activity and watersports" coupled with top notch...
Good looking boat, certainly a change from the typical Poole Chaffee 105' I have been used to seeing. Are you planning on bringing on more crew...
From the looks of it the Petrel was a pretty capable subsea vessel to start with, and its very cool to see the upgrades made.
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If it has fuel coolers there will be zincs there as well.
Yeah we had that crappy monitoring system and replaced it with an engine saver from Flight Systems. Regardless, even that monitoring system will...
I highly doubt that engines of that age would have any electronics. They are old school, with a big Bosch mechanical injection pump in the...
Are you looking for an AIS app that is getting data from the internet? Or for use onboard with your own AIS transponder or receiver?
We installed a Simrad AP-25 with virtual rru to replace a Robertson that came with the boat originally. One of the challenges in an autopilot...
It's only 310 nm to Grand Cayman ... Why not just hop up there, then Montego Bay ... then .....
I'm available (at a discounted rate because you seem like a really nice guy) ... $1,000/day to help you find the right boat.
So, you have had boats with Arneson Drives that you have had to replace the boots every year? By the way ... the only function of the boots is to...
