I learned the same thing as d_meister, on contracts for moving vessels, I had a clause that states that the owner holds me harmless from all risk,...
If you have not done so read the coast pilot for the area you are going to navigate. Particularly the comments on the bars. Besides your favorite...
I'm in your age bracket and I single handle all the time and do all my maintenance but I have been boating since I was a teenager. But there are...
I use a 110 volt shallow well jet pump. Had it for 4.5 years and very happy. Plenty of volume and not as noisy as Shureflow. The 2500 watt...
I got the rate gyro added to my Raymarine and it made all the difference in the world. I use to yaw quite a bit now it tracks straight. Well worth...
Without any more info or history, the turbo is the best guess. If turbos spin freely and tight bearing then intercooler would be another...
Thanks for the responses.
Looking for help in writing a operating procedures manual/checklist for a medium size twin engine power yacht in the 60' range. Something covering...
I'm not familiar with Symbol, a picture or more information would be helpful. If you mean hose then yes they are replaceable. Will likely have to...
What is most unusual is the boost bouncing between 0 and 10, I would suspect something in the aneroid feedback mechanism. Or is the dump gate...
They may have all switched over to lithium batteries but if not get one with lithium batteries, they hold their charge and last a lot longer than...
For safety reasons, I would recommend one with a built in GPS.
I have spent a fair amount of time on a 42 uni and I would say my 44 compares favorably to the 42. If there are any significant differences it...
I have a 87 44 with 6-71s, love the boat. I have had mine in nasty beam seas and pretty significant seas on the nose and stern and have no...
I'm interested in hearing some feedback on silicon based bottom paint on a cruiser used about once per month in SoCal? Does it last 10 years, how...
circling back: fuel in Mexico is more expensive than in the US. You can Google fuel prices in Mx to get the base price and then add the premiums....
If your filter is on the input side of the pump and it is collapsed, I would replace it and recheck. That is most likely the problem. Perhaps...
Brian, the most efficient would be at idle where you would be getting 3 to 4 NMPG. As you powered up to 8 knts your efficiency would drop to 1.5...
If you loosen the wire and use a tie wrap to secure the wire to the sensor you will improve the reliability of that connection. In the picture...
On my 44, it is a 115 volt pump, switch on the panel and pump located under the guest stateroom inside bunk near the er bulkhead. access panel...
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