Yup, a commercial boat be fine. Yup, a Bertram is still an old boat, but with good bones. Even if I don't need to cruise at more than 10 knots,...
Aye, can't do gas engines. Will pay twice as much for twin-diesel with low hours. Is Cummings a good choice? Some of The old Bertrams have Yanmars...
Hmm, maybe the old Chinese were talking about birth control? :-)
Sold my sailboat 2 years ago. Miss the Bahamas. Now thinking a small twin diesel power boat to buzz over, put the anchor down and read a...
Probably the usual diesel chatter at Idle. Having spent quite a few years of my life with Diesel engines, I like It. (Looking for a diesel...
Aye, promises, promises. Today was rough: Virgins swimming out to catch a ride on the Duffy. (Had to fend them off, but felt guilty: Poor young...
Yo Capt J, want to go for a Duffy Ride? 16:00 @ The Pirates Republic, or Marina Bay, your choice. I will will be roaming the New River looking for...
Yup, and Mama was happy.... (Which of course means Everybody Was Happy:D)
Well, the Duffy guys can't be picky and may get the occasional fat one:)
We sailed from Fort Lauderdale to Key West in 2009 with the intention of continuing to the Dry Tortugas. Anchored in Key West for a few days and...
What's next? Enjoy the boat. If you stay away from lighting strikes and power surges, feed the batteries with distilled water and check the belt...
Don't know for sure, all that boat driving was cutting into my beer time, but my gut feeling says it probably peaked out at 130. Soo you have a...
Initial bearing temp before launch in the mighty Duffy: 92.3 F (Typical summer June summer day in South Florida, 92 F in the shade) After 35...
Yeah, I will do a spin today. Take the River Rat cruising almost every day anyways, rain or shine. Stay tuned, full report to follow.
Hmm, I never checked my bearing temprature per see. I shoot the belt occasionally and the motor frequently. My motor topped out last year at 340...
I have not temperature tested the forward shaft bearing (yet) On my boat it is also the thrust bearing so it needs lubrication. The grease point...
Yes, I work on my own Duffy. (did you read this thread?) What is your question about the forward bearing?
Aye Mate, so true: My DNA directs me to goof off, sleep late and take life easy. Working on it, so far 1 out of 2...:cool:
Aye mate, don't feel bad. My wife thinks my DNA sucks: All I want to do is to go boating, drink premium beer, hang out with male friends...Then...
1/2 lbs only? You need to drink more beer. I guess you got no Norwegian DNA? :D
