Most likely because of a dirty bottom and running gear. That s all it takes… where is the boat btw? Down south?
Thanks. I switched it to manual, will see if it stays that way when we head back in a week or two.
Over the years I have seen so many listings where you end up wondering if the listing broker had ever stepped foot on the boat. Things like...
Problem is that there are no options to change the time zone. First GPS I find that doesn’t have a setting for that… second issue is that it...
Confused about this one… we have a pair of Garmin 8617 on the 110 I ve been running for three years. Today on the way to the Exumas I noticed that...
I agree with the above, you have to measure amps. personally I find having nice digital multimeters on the AC panel very useful. For example an...
it s not the broker’s job to make sure the boat is in good shape.
Switching to diesel is going to be expensive. It s not the engines and shafts and props but you will also need to get engine beds fabricated....
When a seller is presented with a contract/offer and deposit with a pre survey sea trial as a condition, if he refuses you can bet that s because...
I ve never run one of these but pretty much any planning / semi planning boat with twin 675hp should easily cruise at 20kt…. Especially a lighter...
Paying for 60 USG a day of usage at the dock is one thing… paying for 40 GPM is another. if you can’t figure out in 20 seconds how to hook up a...
Two different ac techs ( good ones I trust) recommended not using bromine tablets. instead I set up a valve system so I can back flush the...
Where are you going to get the fresh water? Most marinas who’ll kick you out if they catch you ….
Gas leak and then silence. Not a good sign :)
As a shop or a yard, yes. A CC is a must and that’s how it works. Some companies, like Nautical structures will Not even schedule a service call...
Nowadays with Zelle, PayPal and Venmo there are no excuses for not paying things right away. Can’t even remember the last time I wrote or received...
The Captains on Call East Coast page on FB has a few posts like that once in a while.
Also what kind of pump do you have ? Crusair / Oberdorfers as well as Scott pumps have bronze housing and impellers which erode with time loosing...
BACK flush with water pressure from the discharge manifold, which I assume you have since you said all five go to a single thru hull, to the...
I flew to Bimini with Chalks in the 90s. Cool. In 80s I flew a few times between St Thomas and St Croix, I believe their were the same seaplanes...
