J, it had everything to do with the built in bow seats. The other forums have tons of discussion on the topic, pros and cons. Regulator chose to...
I think the MagBay has some reinforcement in the stem for a towing eye, and any of the other builders can do the same for a new build. A stepped...
The sphere of fishing exists beyond South Florida. Out west we don’t care for or use below deck live wells, just for drink or dock line storage....
Exactly, he already stated that fishing is not a priority so that paragraph is not only biased but useless.
The Regulator has a larger chine beam than the Contender and the chine shape is superior as it has been refined by a single designer over...
Just like a 24.5 degree deadrise Contender.
Aren’t all three of these Michael Peter’s bottoms? Then it just comes done to who is doing the best execution, fit and finish. And you can throw...
For build quality and design pedigree I would lean towards a Regulator or Southport. They will allow you to handle the crowd and have better load...
Boating is a great getaway and people recognize it. There is nothing like being at the helm as you point the bow out of your marina or harbor on...
Just a note that Howard Arneson just passed away at age 99, a great entrepreneurial visionary who thought “out of the box”:...
Could we see a MM boat builder purchase in the future?
You can try the salvage guys: https://www.cooperss.com/asset-list.php?name=marine&id=2 But please, no OB monstrosities.
What’s a low budget? https://www.**************/boats/1978/hatteras-46-convertible-2797783/ Or...
I see they ran they mechanical V-8's in some early models, here's some fuel data: [ATTACH]
Here's a link to Cabo Sea Trials, the 45 Express had the MAN V-8 with 900 hp each?...
From Post #7: 2300/2.0 = 1150 shaft rpm. For the Cummins, 2600/1150 = 2.26 gear ratio. So continue with a gear as close to 2.26 as possible. ZF...
The inline-6 C18’s just have a unique mechanical ‘symphony”. Hard to be as smooth as a V engine but they have other attributes that shine in an...
Sounds like you a achieved the best results possible - exceeding your expectations :) If you fill out a speed vs rpm chart, make sure and do a...
The delusion is all yours J, as it usually is. Navigator built 56’ Classics with fuel tanks in 600, 750 and 1000 gallons. Usually Volvo powered...
Fauci has been there since day one, years in fact, multiple administrations, the worlds leading expert , etc. we have had a central disease...
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