I have a 44' Striker Sportfish. My canvas/plastic enclosures need to be replaced. I'm thinking of changing out the forward facing panels to...
My autopilot does a pretty good job in a following sea - right up until the seas get just a little too big and then its always turning the wrong...
I don't understand how they got that close to begin with. Anybody who has piloted a boat near a ship of that size (or even close to another boat)...
Please do check with your diesel mechanic. What he should tell you is that the proper test for these engines is full throttle in neutral. If it...
If your engine is rated at 2800 rpm it would be preferred that it turn 2800+ rpm in gear. This would be fully loaded with a clean bottom. If it...
There is a good possibility that you will need to try more than one set of props. The boat just may be overweight/underpowered. That boat would...
Ok so if I've got your numbers correct. 24" pitch x 2400 rpm / 2.04 ratio / 12" per foot = 2352.941 ft / min 2353 ft / min x 60 min / 6076 ft...
x2 Accurate speed trials coupled with a digital prop scan will reveal a lot. The props may have been changed for any number of reasons....
Sounds like something is wrong with your props. Assuming rated for your engines is 2800 and you make that on digital tachs. If not digital you...
The ship left Connecticut last week for Florida. They are saying they tried to dodge the storm. I saw on their blog last night they were heading...
On the 671's (at least the ones I've checked) the plug is on the suction side of the pump. It works very well. I have 3" ball valves attached...
I agree there's no way to take that hose off. Mine is 2 1/2" in diameter and maybe 7" long. This is how I do it on my 671's; There should...
Yep. And a windsurfer down would probably qualify as a vessel not in command and be the privileged vessel to other sailboats/boards. Sometimes...
AFAIK All the 44's were built in Norway and shipped here. The larger ones vary on their build locations. Striker Yachts in Florida did a number...
I have a smaller and older Striker. Your main concerns will be be paint, potential corrosion and potential metal fatigue. None of these are a...
Sorry Beau. Just not possible. Imagine a pyramid of cannon balls on a ship at sea. Bowling for sailors once first decent wave hits the ship.
And why mess up your credit history by defaulting on a lease? If the auction price of the unit doesn't cover the past due rent (2 or 3 months),...
From what I've seen there are many 15-20 year old boats out there where the bulk of the equipment is in "still-working" condition. Or it just...
You seem to have a good idea of what you want. What do you anticipate will be your annual repair/replacement costs? Do you hope the $75k...
Sounds like there is a piece of plastic or other obstruction in the AC water line. A trapped piece of debris can do the same thing. Slightly...
