Yorksafloat's trawler is steel. J & L -- Glad to see you on the cruise to goal fulfillment. Be sure to post where you end up getting the...
1. Tow lines are typically far below the surface (30 feet?) unless near the point of attachment. 2. With the speed/force, it probably would have...
While "new boat bugs" is an accepted nuisance, some boats and manufacturers have greater prevalence. What is not acceptable is a dealer who...
Supposedly there was a worker aboard (overtime at 7:00 on a Monday night?). The owner came aboard and the "fire followed him out." Both he and the...
MY Patron had massive fire. Fortunately owner escaped unharmed.
Carl -- Thank you for opening this new thread. You once again show your integrity in trying to maintain YF as the premier source of respected...
There was a recent post by an owner of a Symbol which I believe is a 66. Perhaps he can answer your questions....
I recognize these people: the captain is the guy with the cap and beard (image is important), the mechanic is in the overalls (you don't see his...
Symbol had a US dealership for several years with many dissatisfied customers; that dealership owner is no longer associated with Symbol.
That was a ROFLOL! But, one week before the Bertram sank and the thread began, there was a thread "Purchase Advice Needed." I responded: " A...
Quotes from the Admiral at Yachtforums: 11/12: a Bertram 630 went down off the coast of South Carolina 11/30: I walked away from any support...
My co-broker flew to Amsterdam last week to see a new boat line we're representing. He flew home on NW/Delta 253, the same flight one week earlier...
I am starting this thread in response to K1Wi on another thread. Lots of possible topics here for the subjects he addresses. For an easy and...
Update: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/24/no-excuse-deadly-crash-says-attorney/
I know of a young man who spent 4 years in the Navy, including two trips to Persian Gulf. Then he spent 4 years getting a BS and big ticket...
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/20/Child-dies-crash-SD-Bay-Xmas-parade/
Differing opinions don't connote offense and certainly no apology necessary. IMHO, the circumstances of BULL just don't quite fit into the 99%...
Loren -- Although you and I usually agree (2 recent examples are surveys on new yachts and Bertram :) ) I disagree with some of your comments...
I was expecting someone to ask if that means Bertram's full of hot air? :D
Thanks for the comments. The way I see it, the owner intended to keep the boat before he bought it. Once he got to know the vintage Rybo and came...
