Stopped by Central Marine to check on the status of my engine overhaul yesterday. The owner of the shop had been on vacation since mid-August....
No offense taken ... I thought an "Authorized Detroit Diesel Service Center" along with good references meant I was making the best choice.
I have not been around boating long enough to figure it out. With airplanes, there are very clear approved procedures for many things. Less so...
My experience with the engine on this boat has been an honest to god nightmare. Not because of the boat or the engine. Because of the...
Boats and airplanes have lots in common with regard to expense and maintenance requirements. A boat like a 58' Hatteras can definitely be like a...
I'm not sure any particular set of years is a better value. It's possible that the best value can be had in a 2000 or so where it has just...
A couple of these might be a nice addition to a sizable boat. [IMG]
Thanks ... After we got started refinishing the wood that was there, it looked so nice that ALL of the formica had to go. I appreciate the...
I think you pick your favorite carpenter ... supply him with some teak or mahogany (and some examples via photograph) and let him have at it....
I think you would be lucky to get out of it for less than $250k with new C18's, transmissions, gauges, shaft and motor mount work and refit...
On my 1984 Bertram 54, I accessed one of them through the back of the v-birth closet. Replaced it with a Jabsco 32V Par. Mike
Get some quotes from installers. It is my experience that installation is very expensive. If you get a firm price with everything you want...
She looks great!! Hope to see her in person someday as I'm not far ... Herrington Harbour and make it to Annapolis regularly (once my boat is back...
[IMG] Here is the Pitts S2C I co-piloted about a year ago. I'm private, instrument, multi, seaplane. This Pitts S2C was the most exhilarating...
He should just buy the nation of Greece ... Then he would have a place to park the boat and something to bargain with when he wants to visit other...
Obviously you will be voting for business as usual. Be assured, you are in the majority. The Elites of our society appreciate your vote. I...
Hence my understanding the American People will not change. Like a meth addict looking for it's next fix, America is on a death spiral....
So, you would like to find a solution to one of the scams (Big Oil) ... but leave the rest in tact? The entire American public is doing this...
When it comes down to it, most of the major expenses of the average person or family are part of a deeply rooted scam. Our Tax Dollars ... #1...
