Looks similar to the one we sea trialed, it had twin gens. Deceiving when you look at the center line distance on the engines compared to the...
The one we sea trialed had a decent ER. The crew quarters in what is normally the lazarette was a different story. It was crowded and limited...
No kidding, stabilizer fins, underwater exhaust, tunnels, shafts running thru velocijet struts keels, rudders, and trim tabs. If the stabilizers...
One thing to consider, not many boatyards out there that are familiar with their design and knowledgeable to repair drive train issues. Those...
What Brand/model boat is this?
Don't know how much mahogany you have, painting would be much easier than varnish.
Sounds like you will need to strip the exterior mahogany, sand, apply the filler stain and then several coats of varnish. Thin the first coat for...
Thanks, nothing magical just the way it was done at the time. You had to have good weather and work fast. We used Penetrol to work the varnish...
I admire well maintained varnished exterior mahogany and teak....on other people's boats. :) At one time I earned a living varnishing mahogany and...
We clean our teak decks with a Scotch Brite scouring pad and heavy dishwashing soap solution. Just lightly scrub with a Shurhold pole pad, not...
If you look at all the large cities across America they have one thing in common. Funds for essential services are diverted to politically popular...
Had to look that one up. o_O Yes sir!
Spent two months there in 2018, that would not be fun.
Bradenton is a nice area. The Riviera Dunes Marina is a well run clean marina, can also buy a condo and boat slip there. Another favorite is the...
Need a couple of realtors familiar with the area to research first. A big area, could save a lot of driving and time. Ft. Meyers has some nice...
They all operate the same.
You need think about the repercussions of filing a boat claim. If it has anything to do with deferred maintenance, operator error, or not...
I always liked "appears serviceable".
Backyard construction...
With the joint gapped, you can seal the ends of the wood cap. All that is needed is a soft caulking material in the joint/gap as a filler that can...
