What I have read is that changes in the Navy career culture are a big issue. Career advancement is coming from opportunities in Naval aviator...
Since we are talking lottery dream, no jackshafts, put the engines/pods under the deck of your fantasy cockpit extension and the engine room...
What you should be building next ;)
Yes, but I would be more inclined to go with S60! Or better yet, how about a 10' cockpit extension with a set of IPS units under deck and a...
With the 6V-92TA data, rated 475bhp at 2300rpm, on the same graphs to give you some perspective. Note - this does not shed any light onto the...
Small world, here is a pic, she is chartering out of Cabo San Lucas: [ATTACH] Ask Jesse at NHS what he thinks about a 15' stretch on a 60' hull...
The American Dream (ex Sodar) Hull and Deck were cold molded (Glass over Plywood) I believe. Have no idea how it handles with a 15' extension...
Met one of its owner years ago when it was named "Art's Toy", he cruised up and down the Pacific Coast and absolutely loved the boat, said he...
The 75' is the stretched Sodar and the 60 is the original Picante which was home ported out of Dana Point for many years. The Sodar was an attempt...
Great stuff, I'll be in Halifax, NS beginning of September, love the area and St. John, NL as well.
Congratulations on realizing your boating dream!
I have met the owner over the years, Udo Vogel, a very passionate naval architect / boat builder who loved his craft. He lived in Torrance and...
For a different perspective, worked on a project that required 8 hours at WOT for the final Ship Acceptation Trial (SAT). Everything was set-up,...
Yes, although I am not so sure of the under 42' range, but that's what gives them added value in my opinion.
You would appreciate a bow AND stern thruster set-up with the single screw, Sidepower would be my preference.
I prefer a flybridge boat in the 40 - 45' range. The Silverton 45 has a Donald Blount hull design that gives you the pedigree for a great ride...
This appears to be data from a factory Bertram 42 Sea Trial with Cummins 903VTA Engines (450bhp @ 2600 rpms). I would assume this is a light boat...
Here is more food for thought, taken from Cummins Marine Performance Curves available from the internet and normalized by % Throttle to account...
No rebadged Mainship. Used 40' Cabo Express because what you really want in that size is a runner, something that feels good underway.
I would be curious as to the price difference between the two Cummins engines, what is the percent difference? I agree that there are significant...
