What year & brand genset and engine (not all diesel engines are the same) and how many total hours on it?
In Europe there are a variety of styles and designs, so the first question is, "What do you want the boat for?" What is its job? Where are you...
That is the wiser perspective, and one which quite a few owners share. The best owners from a captain/crew perspective are the complete...
Yeah, when you start having 2 enclosed decks and carry enough fuel to cross oceans, it gets to be a greater concern, because what you "feel"...
In my experience, to say most is not correct. Most do have concern for their crews comfort and well being because it reflects in the service they...
Not necessarily, but probably. That was one of the things I remarked on with this Kingship Magellan. It has the largest crew quarters of any 110'...
<sigh> I guess you've never heard of 90/10 copper nickel or Monel then right? Neither will corrode in your lifetime. Any plastic (and fiberglass...
It is done for every vessel that is in Class, and every vessel that even has a USCG Small Passenger Vessel Certificate. If you don't know the...
A stability book is what is developed so you can determine if your vessel is in safe trim for the conditions. It helps you determine how to load...
You ought to take Mark Twains advice and take the Trade Winds rather than try to beat into them, much more comfortable, much more efficient....
Another wonderful Italian boat, poor engineer....
The "no abrasives" warning is because it's tempered glass and scratches alter the surface tension which alters the strength and that can lead to...
5 years is about the life limit of any bare metal part running in raw water. Zincs only prevent electrolytic loss.
So how do all these boat manufacturers stay in business if they aren't making a profit? Granted, you have to know what you're doing both...
If you are going to tow at that speed, you'll need to reinforce the mounting of all the hardware involved on the Bertram as well as the Whaler....
Yes it will always charge at 24 volt (actually about 27.2-27.8) but if you tap + at the mid + post (the one that is connected in series to the...
What purpose would the canard serve? I know what it is and what it does, but why use one? It's just extra drag. Better off balancing the drive IMO.
:confused: :confused: :confused: He said he's getting a Green Gard, and I sailed for Crowley on blue water tugs as an officer through SIU, I've...
No sir, your MMD is not your "ticket". Your MMD is your Merchant Mariners Document issued at the USCG-REC, aka your Z-Card. It lists your...
It's actually very simple, the captain is the person who holds liability for the operation of the craft regardless of certification. IOW, it's the...
