I've found it more useful to use an Excel workbook, with individual worksheets for engines, plumbing, hull, genset, etc etc etc. -Chris
Thanks for the review, Ralph. Sounds like there's a tint of "Aside from that, Mrs, Lincoln..." -Chris
What does it take to fit EGT gauges to mechanical engines? Install a sensor where? Off-the-shelf sensor hardware and gauges? To fit any...
Thanks, all, for updates. There's a 500 semi-nearby, so maybe we'll go have a look at it after the holidaze... see what our general impressions...
Thanks for the latest posts. That other thread helped, as do these newer bits and pieces. For me, important take-aways are that engine room...
Thanks, I've reviewed several MAN 2848 threads, don't seem to find one with mapism posts... Link? -Chris
Thanks for clarification. And for the lay-up info! I hadn't noticed at first that there's at least one U.S.-based 550 with the 900s, but I do...
I see what you mean about increased HP, but I can't tell for sure if it's the same block. Looks like the V8-1000, V8-1200 2868LE436?) and the...
Revisiting dimensions in the diagram... Looks to me in the upper pic that 54' 6½" is the length to the aft end of the original molded-in platform...
Thanks for that confirmation. The MAN model numbers and the engines listed in "for sale" ads weren't all that in sync, and then there are so many...
Thanks, all. Still deciding whether to pursue or not... I've seen those dimensions, but without the drawings. That illustration looks like it...
Yep, I thought most "LOAs" have gravitated toward only including swim platforms if they're integral to the hull. PBG doesn't usually round either...
Pros and cons of the 2006-2008 version of this model? I'm surprised the Powerboat Guide and other specs I've found says the boat is 58'0 or maybe...
Got it, thanks. I've been wondering if it could work the same way on a 53' or 58' Yachtfish... but I haven't been wondering hard enough to go...
Pascal, how did you remove the old engines and insert the new engines? Through the boat, somehow? Or out through holes in the hull? Or...? -Chris
At least one discussion here on YF ref pods: https://www.yachtforums.com/threads/should-i-buy-a-boat-with-ips-drives.32848/ -Chris
I think first I'd look at every other kind of boat that's currently offered for sale (in your general size and price range)... and compare all...
We could deal with our "home slip" 50A cord in about 20 seconds. Off at the pedestal, disconnect from the boat, done. Leave on the dock,...
Thank you all, I really appreciate the tips. Can't tell yet if this will turn real or whether it's a false alarm... -Chris
Might need a marine surveyor and a Volvo specialist (likely best would be a servicing dealer). Not sure yet exactly where the target boat lives;...
