The ambulance chasers second guessing the captain from the comfort of their office
Fuel interruption is an interesting choice of words. It could mean fire system shutdown but it also could mean an empty main tank. No idea how...
Our walker bay generation 450 with 75 is downright scary with only one or two on board. Too much power and the bow shoots high, I usually keep it...
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Have you contacted Schaefer, they claim to have parts for nearly all models. The screw at the top doesn’t do much beyond holding the line capstan...
Have you tried a google search for ideal windlass manual? Lots of hits incl pictures and diagram, a you should be able to find something useful...
Unthinkable any windlass with a releasable clutch is fine as long as the clutch is released once in a while so it can work has designed On the...
You re going to pull the line capstan to pull and line the clutch
Check the link i posted earlier, they have a number of IP cams. Models change all the time so I m sure the ones I bought last year have now been...
Yes we always power down. We usually anchor in 8 to 15’ of water. It s just easier to hit the switch than getting the clutch tool…. But we re...
One of the lessons to be learned from the beached Viking is that you need to be sure your anchor can free fall if needed and that your crew knows...
i don’t think it s that easy on these engines. Whatever override system you have has to go to the MTU engine control system at the helm. Getting...
Don’t known how Viking set it up but indeed other boats I ve run had a bypass at the transom and the main exhaust under the hull. With the top of...
Those stern exhaust outlets look way too small for these 16V2000s
Something must be wrong with your dinghy since a 15’ footer with 70 go should hop on plane very easily. We have a 15’ walker bay with 75 Honda...
Another one from QC. Looks like they got away with it although they may have a surprise when they check the shafts.
Turn off the sound as soon as video starts…
I can’t imagine anyone trying to even start the engines without inspecting the running gear first. They used a VERY kong tow line to pull her so...
Here is video with VHF traffic taken right before the actual grounding. Surprised that BIG centerconsole wasn’t able to pass a line and the...
One possible explanation I read elsewhere was a malfunction with the fire system. It s pretty much the only thing that can kill both engines and...
