Yes, once you dump some weight your max rpm’s will pick up. Which J&T engines do you have? If you stay at 80% off 2250 you will be ok. What rpm...
The Hatteras layout lends itself to a Captain/Owner set-up, having to go through the salon to get from the cockpit to bow is tough on on short...
Well, I wouldn't say false but here is some clarification, and you can google the heck out of it and dig deeper if you feel the need: [ATTACH]...
I have used the common blue plastic drums during Incline Stability Tests for Motoryachts, as they have a good weight density for their footprint...
On a Farm. Not on a boat. The farm land does not move. If it spills, it gets covered up and nobody knows. Farmers are notoriously resourceful (and...
The only concern I would have with Plastic Drums is that I can't find (easily) any that are made for transporting diesel fuel. Those ar5e usually...
It sounds as though the DDEC governor has activated Smoke Control, which means it is reducing fuel delivery. Smoke Control and Fuel Pressure do...
Here's some info on fuel system data for a S60. Converting in. Hg and your Vacuum measurement of 9 psi seems high, 12.2 in. Hg is 6 psi maximum...
Bladder tech has changed for the better and there is no need to go to a single massive bladder that overwhelms the aft deck. The fills , nozzles...
That highlights the difference between west and east coast. Especially in areas with long legs between refueling. As mentioned above the SF’s...
Barrels on a 68’ MY are too much of an obstacle when you can go bladder, transfer after you have burnt your first 400 gallons and free up the deck...
No barrels, use bladder tanks that can be collapsed and stored out of the way and open up deck space. Intra Marine has them from 100 to 400...
Nice to see them diversify their portfolio, will keep things moving along.
There is a well known Megayacht that injects perfume/scent to the exhaust stack, there was a directive in the build order that no exhaust fumes...
When’s the last time you had the fuel filters changed, how many hours on them now?
Real common on the west coast where we fish from both the cockpit and the bow. Side-mounted Outriggers have to be moved to a bridge mount in...
For clarification, Michigan Wheel has a lot of propellers under their brand. The premium SF wheel would be the Marlin Series and even the CX...
I have tested and used pretty much all of the current prop manufacturers out there. I really like Veem for their manufacturing quality and...
If you are keeping the Shafts at 2.5" Diameter, then you will have to remain in the 1100hp / 2300 rpm / 1.6:1 Gear Ratio range. Twin Disc had some...
My rules for a repower - First , reduce weight and gain a bit more horsepower, as your cruise speed will definitely increase and you will get...
