When we puchased our VSC last year, I looked into this in detail for MAN, Volvo and CATS, the three engine choices in the various models we were...
Most of the engine manufacturers give, in addition to a recommended cruise RPM, a percent fuel burn for each engine rating. For E and D ratings,...
Why not use aero tubing? In formula cars the suspension components are all made from aero tubing as used on older airplane construction and there...
I think the type of layout you are interested in needs first to be decided. Do you want an express cruiser style or a flybridge/salon style?...
Catmando, we bought a 50 viking sport cruiser, 1998 model first launched in 1999. We actually prefered the 1998-99 model year to the 2000 and...
I spoke with one of their VSC salesmen a few times when we were looking for our VSC. I thought he gave me sound advice and straight answers to my...
All of my figures were statute miles. I think they are in reasonable agreement with your numbers on the 58. I have not seen or heard of...
We have a similar fuel burn and range to NYCAP in our 50. Your range will depend on sea conditions, cruise speed, and engine package. At hull...
We recently went through this same decision process looking for a 50 ft boat. We wanted something that was seaworthy to run up and down the coast...
K1W1, I realize that he is dealing with stainless and not grade 8. My point was that grade 8 are in fact generally stronger and a hardened...
If you cant get the bolt out using a small cut off wheel as Marmot suggest then the key to get the bolt out is to use the proper hardened drill....
I think it is unfair to attack the captain without better knowing the situation. I have been out in the gulf stream a number of times and have...
Great pictures GLH! I really like the shot of the Statue of Liberty. We are on the Chesapeake and have been thinking of heading north to hang in...
I have looked through Yacht World for both the Fairline Squadron and the Ferretti flybridges and there are very few of them for sale in the US....
Thanks for your thoughts and comments. I am in the process of getting more detailed info on the Azimut hull construction methods and hull shape....
We are very interested in experience any of you might have with the following boats or advice on others we are not considering. We are looking to...
