If properly propped, you should make full rated RPM at full load. That’s full fuel, full water, provisions and people aboard.
Did they do a proper test and trial after the overhauls? Does the owner have documentation? If the overhauls were done by reputable CAT shop they...
I didn’t take anything you said as indication you are impatient. To the contrary, I was impressed with your questions and the dialogue. I would...
I had one of those Ideal windlasses on my boat when I bought it. Couldn’t get a rope/chain wheel for it and it had issues with parts difficult to...
As someone who actually employs Nav Arch’s, Marine Engineer’s and Project Managers, here’s my input. Although my experience is commercial...
I would be interested in some real world test results and what you find. Maybe these work great and maybe the technology isn’t quite there yet....
For $130 I think I'll order one of those SOS boots and see how they look and do a test fit while I'm on the hard for the winter. I'll take one for...
Just found these online. Looks like they cover larger sizes. Anyone have one of these? https://www.sealorsink.com/shop [MEDIA]
Isn't there a program somewhere that lets you take a photo then superimpose different colors and options so you can see what it will look like?
Some of us wear long undies while boating :):);)
In my area there is only 1 lift and it is often unavailable so counting on this would be a very poor emergency plan on my part. So I need to get...
I’m very familiar with the inflatable boot type seals as we work on those on commercial ships all the time. Unfortunately, not very relevant here...
Another misguided attempt to redistribute wealth. Instead of accomplishing that, they will put people out of work that need the jobs the most. I...
They rebuilt the failed seal and returned it to like new condition for me. Don’t think I could ask much more. They have also been responsive to...
Wasn’t looking for something to allow me to keep operating. I was curious what folks carry to seal the shaft and then come home on the other...
Curious what, if anything, folks carry onboard in case of a dripless shaft seal failure? I know there are some emergency boot type items on the...
We never really found any source for the rust bleed we were seeing. Not sure if it was from the first failed seal or perhaps we had contamination...
Sounds like he wants the boat to be in Puerto Rico the way I read his post
There is also the consideration for how you like or dislike projects and improvements. For me, I really enjoy the projects and improving my boat....
Although difficult to tell just from photos, but appears to be diesel vs lube oil. Lube oil tends to stay together more and form circular pattern....
