It’s layers of frp laminate, more structural than Starboard. See my link on post #24.
The exemptions are on 300+ votes throughout the cou8ntry, and include numerous grandfathered clauses, such as allowing 24" wide Escape Hatches...
Some more news on these types of vessels, "Grandfathering Clause" has allowed them to operate with less safety requirements then current...
Hah, I have one of those too!
I had a feeling the FB tragedy would come up, but it is not relevant to this case as it was a sanctioned race with the goal of breaking a personal...
You are raising some well trained mariner(s), nice to hear their on the water situational awareness at such an early age.
Ok, let me try: I feel for the victims and wish them a speedy recovery. Now what in the hell was that owner/operator thinking running at speed...
When traveling to the fishing grounds offshore I have limited myself to 10 - 12 knots, depending on sea state. Requires about 6 - 8 hours running...
+1, I really like the layout on those boats.
I haven’t used G10 off the shelf material but don’t have a problem with an frp backing block as long as the thickness is sufficient - I would go a...
Nice looking boat, good luck with your purchase!
Maybe this forum needs an Angie’s List type section for marine contractors/ services?
As a seller you have control over how you present your boat and who inspects it. If you don’t know the status of a surveyor, a quick call to a...
These guys http://www.fdda.com/parts_genuine_reliabilt_parts.html
It’s a sellers decision in regards to how far he wants to go in prepping his boat for sale. In my opinion, the sale process should be started...
So I am trying to understand the chain of events - a buyer used a surveyor with questionable credentials and possible substance abuse issues who...
The OP has posted well before, not getting too much love from this tough crowd. Everyone just take a deep breath and relax. Merry Christmas
They surveyor question is always a tricky one. You have to look at what he signed up for, what the contract states and what his stated exceptions...
I think the quality used boat market is the Achilles heel of shared boat ownership. Even though there is a lot if homework necessary, it still...
Shared ownership ultimately breeds a boater who is not trained/experienced enough to be a successful boater on his own and simple maintenance...
