I'm mechanically inclined, and I wouldn't go near a gas boat. If a mechanic can easily work on a gas engine, that mechanic can work on a two...
I wanted a vessel that was as good as being brand new, but I certainly didn't want pay even half of that price. I didn't. I shopped to find the...
My girl was splashed in 1980. I just completed a major refit bridge extension. Last year I swapped out two Westerbekes for new NL's. I have...
Meh, I'll disagree, but it depends on how much you will use her, how long you will keep her, how far you will travel with her and venture away...
If you're buying a boat that wants a refit, it's going to serve you well to use it as is for a bit as the plans and changes will modify over time...
Jarrett Bay is a quality shop. I was in Bimini at Big Game in the late 70's when a new Pacemaker MY on its way to the Miami Show with guests...
I can see that you're emotional about the subject. Given the choice between a Viking and an Ocean, I'd choose Viking. But that's my own opinion....
And wasn't this old news? Didn't this already happen to allow Viking to expand their production?
I'm perhaps not following this. Why is Viking ownership a bad thing here?
Ahh. Apparently she’s on the market…..
Is it possible to hole up in Limon Bay for weather on passage?
Made by the folks at Life Alert. If you've fallen it gets you up...
Agreed. Not CO. I'd wager an anchor alarm...or perhaps a Wife Alert?
It just wants attention...
If you don't have some leaks, your Detroits are imposters.
Agreed on rudders. My standard maneuver is to center the fins and rudders on approach. The rest of the move is via gears and thruster. Of...
Stately presence.
I liked them because when maneuvering the extra thrust was always already in hand. There was no secondary shift of hands. Steer with the props...
My vessels are absolutely the antithesis of wave jumpers. Even the SF was designed for 10 footers more than it was for Bimini starts...
edit: In looking quickly at their web product guide it doesn't;'t appear that they offer separate throttle and gear units today. Perhaps that's...
