I have a 54 MY with a 13 RIB with a 60 hp OB on the bow. I would not have a big boat without a relatively fast dinghy. I also have 23 Everglades...
Is a cockpit motor yacht a consideration? Every now and then you see one with outriggers. Maritomo is another Australian convertible that is...
I have been down the chasing vibration road. I had a vibration similar to yours at about the same RPM. Mine would also shake when coming off...
We took a keys cruise last summer. I draw 5’ and am maybe too conservative. But I timed the tides and had no issues going into Postcard Inn in...
I don’t know Williams Detroit’s reputation in Charleston but they had a least one good man years ago. I would like to think there is still an...
Yes I do cruise at 2050. Boat seems to run better there. I am propped to reach 2400 fresh out of haul out. Wouldn’t surprise me if some experts...
I have a 95 Viking 54’ sport yacht (read MY). I have the 820s and my numbers are similar to yours. I run with a dinghy on the bow and usually...
I am in agreement with Beau. I have had the best results with immersion heaters. Thermostatically controlled like Dockmaster spoke about sounds...
I believe a similar accident took place last year in the Fort Myers Beach area. Same thing. trying to push a grounded OB powered boat with people...
My Viking with MANs came from the eastern end of Long Island. It had these “toaster” heaters right before the intercooler. Even had lights on...
OP not at all trying to pile on but in post 52 you said that Sea Love Boatworks which you were told is one of the best. I had no choice but to...
I recently went through a helm redo. I think we first went with 1/4” starboard but it would sag some. We then went with 3/8s and that is much...
I have not owned one or ridden on one but I like the layout and love the steps to the bridge. I have been slip neighbors with 2 in the Bahamas....
I have survived 4 (different boats over the years) hurricanes at a Marina up the Cape Fear river in NC. I am comfortable there. But Brunswick,...
I have left my boat at River Forest in Stuart for the last couple of years. They put you in the building. It is expensive but when you factor...
NYCAP not at all trying to start anything but we maybe making a big deal out of it but I like 933RSR like our boats right. In other words, I had...
I follow Bob423’s advice as well. I have aqua maps and am obviously not using it to it’s full capability. I am going to pursue the overlay...
Love the “Surly, condescending and flaky individual who pretty much hates life but needs a paycheck.” I know that type. Very succinct...
Yes the ICW is a PIA. Some places I just spend the night so that I can time the tides through particularly troublesome areas. So it takes me...
I don’t have the same confidence in electronics that you seem to have. I have twice had my main chartplotter go out and fortunately had a reserve...
