This model is such a classic for the era, one of my all-time favorite "lookers", the proportions are just about perfect. She was also ahead of her...
Sika products are equal players with 3M and others in the caulking / sealant market, I would not typically consider the use of this product as a...
Thanks for the comments Mr. Seaton, I envy the fact you are able to trace your roots back to the Bill Garden / Ed Monk Sr, days. I did have some...
Most likely the Nordhavn makes up the difference in ballast, while the Northwest Yacht has more weight in the overall structure, and possibly some...
Only "some"??? Which ones are to be/not to be believed then?
Totally forgot about the 46' ex- Pacemaker model but Chris-Craft took the relatively new 48" Uniflite SF and built about three 50 footers, all...
What a shameful ending for a beautifully hand crafted wooden-hulled minesweeper built by the old Peterson family out of the Great Lakes - fate can...
The original release stated (1/03/2013): "Recreational boat maker Brunswick Corp. said Thursday that it is seeking buyers for its sportfishing...
The Cockpit Mezzanine is today's trend for the modern SF, I have seen them on Flybridge boats as small as a 42' (Viking, etc.). Sweet for the...
In my opinion, the Convertible model started out as a marketing tag that tried to define a boat that could fish and cruise, making it appeal to a...
I agree, too many owners of Hatteras, too many corporations, totally lost focus on what the Hatteras "magic" was all about, including leaving the...
Let's not forget that the Healey's purchased Viking while they were still building wooden boats, and they led the transition to fiberglass. I am...
Not much discussion on this topic so far, so here is my 2 cents: Hatteras - has had a multitude of well meaning owners over its' history, but...
Viking did what it takes to become the top dog in production sportfishers. Let's see - Viking is family owned, Hatteras is large corporation...
I believe you will find that the CAT letter rating will not directly apply to the MTU powered Westports. While both can be considered...
In a nominal situation, then yes. Not including the point when the engine is overloaded and lugged down, but that is a different topic, not...
No it is not.
Sorry, your are not providing accurate information again, I would leave the Engine Analysis to guys like Marmot, etc. Marine diesel engines are...
I agree that Yacht Forums is a great place to continue your boating education. After 24 years in the Industry, I still learn from all the posters....
You are missing the point. Fuel burn at idle with little to no power means nothing to this discussion. By your analogy, an efficent diesel would...
