Could be more than shaft alignment. May be the underwater exhaust and stabilizer fin location as part of the problem.
It was a 2002 65c sea trialed in March 2017. Not a good experience. The boat was at their dock for a few years under their care and listing. The...
Good advice from OB and Capt J. On our sea trial we never got out of sight of their marina and aborted the sea trial due to several problems and...
Good point to run the boat first to check operation and if any vibration, basic stuff. Still need the hull and engine surveyors onboard at same...
Assuming we are talking about freelancers and independent contractors/captains for temporary work, it is all in the details of your agreement in...
CR, don't take it personally. Talking about captains operating as uninsured independent contractors You were doing it right as an insured...
This would be my concern when hiring a part-time captain. If he shows up with a mate to help with delivery then the rules change or if someone...
The cattle ship business has degraded the atmosphere of most Paradise Island's we have visited.
Now we know how the system works.
J, a general liability insurance policy held by the captain as a contractor (unless he is a full time employee) covering the boat owner for losses...
Nice layout in salon, I would work in a lower steering station with that forward glass.
Good point, if they approve operator their policy pays for damages. Hopefully the owner would not be handicapped with higher premiums. I suspect...
So, boat operation is done only on a personal basis with the owner? Captain has no personal liability for damages while operating the vessel?
There are some Captains operating as Yacht Management LLC's operating boats, managing maintenance, and doing deliveries. You would think they...
It is standard practice to get a General Liability certificate of insurance from all tradesmen and companies working on your boat or property...
Did a hull survey at their yard on Dania Cut-off canal in Ft. Lauderdale, it was busy and well organized. They have bought some prime real estate,...
Yes on Eartec Headsets...
Our last boat being 72' pilothouse had bow and stern thrusters and it was a real convenience when the two of us were docking. Was easy to thruster...
I hear ya, had a couple of sf's with tight er's when younger. :)
An easy way to compare boats is the weight. A light boat means generally less fiberglass and structural material. Doesn't necessarily mean it is...
