No I did not. Gave up. Please let me know if you have any better luck. Curt didn’t have any good news for the project.
All of the above advice is right on point. Weather/sea conditions are critical. This has been an unusually windy season along the entire coast....
Brower is no longer n business. Some parts still available from former distributors, but that's it.
I have run the exact same year and model OA along the coast of CA between Long Beach and S.F. Bay as well as many hours in the Sacramento/San...
If IPS is your preference, definitely go for newer version. Older units required haul out to change fluid. Newer models can be serviced from the...
My iPad is about 3 yrs old and has cell service capability which I believe you need.
I'm involved in a similar operation on the West Coast. I operate primarily in the S.F. Bay and Sacramento/San Joaquin River area with occasional...
Every Insurance Co. will have their own requirements regarding the amount of time you will need a licensed captain on board. Some require a...
If you are still looking; Bunker A. Hill, Marine Surveyor. New Port Beach, CA Excellent surveyor.
google: May we suggest St. Thomas. According to your "23andme" profile, you have a half brother living there. Sorry, did you even know you had...
I have never seen it done anywhere in the SF Bay area. If you are coming from the South, stop at Pilar Point Marina and fuel where all of the...
I am assuming your boat is larger than the typical size cruising the S.F. Bay. I would suggest calling one of the local marinas such as...
What a great thread. Clear and concise documentation of the issue and multiple helpful suggestions. This is exactly why I routinely monitor this...
We are fortunate to have a couple of Volvo certified shops in the area and have had reasonably good service from both. I do know for a fact that...
Helpful information. The fuel burn and speed are what I would expect considering the difference in hp ratings. Thanks for the response.
I have been working with a client who has considered purchasing another power boat in the 60 ft. range. He has come across a few that peak his...
Congratulations. Good quality boat. Throw the lines and enjoy your time on the water.
A little late to the game here, but congratulations on your purchase. I’ve have been a 2009 Navigator 4800 owner for 11 years. The boat has been...
You are spot on with your assessment. They can make you learn the rules through education and testing. Enforcement is what makes us follow them....
Check the breaker on the gen. Make sure it didn’t trip or get turned off.