Assuming 62' LWL gives a theoretical hull speed of about 10 1/4 so as soon as you get close to that flow starts going up drastically. Hard to...
11 kts is just about the worst speed, you re just above hull speed and pushing a big wave for nothing Try 9.75 to 10kts and you ll burn under 20...
:-) funny how british car owners get all the lucas jokes isn't it? my GF Alfa's electrical system is no better than my E-type's... boat...
been on the receiving end of 4' wakes in teh ICW, generated by boats which where driven by "pros" too many time to know the above statement isnt'...
I agree with Bill. A 2000 pump will only actually pump 1500 tp 700 in the real works since they are rated at 0 head I forgot the exact nr but a...
i did the waterfront condo thing for about 10 years... nice at first, great view (1900 sqft, 11th floor over biscayne bay), full services (valet,...
no engine driven pump, all electrics.
yeah i know... but as you know you have to balance maintenance and storage space too. I'd rather have large electric pumps that will buy me...
i dont' have a crash pump on either boat... dont spent enough time far offshore to bother carrying one. rarely more than 25 NM from lands even...
dont' be sorry... the rules are pretty much the same for all coastal waters and the rules Marmot quoted from Ma. apply in other states as well....
Having two heads is nice obviously and redundancy is always a big plus so if you have room I d go for it.. For a couple onan44 footer a VENTED...
The best upgrade is to add pumps not replacing the existing ones as it increase redundancy Regardless, you still need to check them regularly (...
then indeed permeating hoses are not the main issue. it sounds like the typical "air" leak in the tank, gauge sender or vent line.
the point is to have the handles off the sea cock... use whatever storage method works for you. in a bind, wisegrips can be used anyway.
filters are usually installed as high as possible so you need to see where the vent is on the hull and check if there is an access panel inside...
With vacuflush nothing can vent back in the cabin! Think about it ... How could the venting air go thru the vacuum in the vac tank and hose then...
he never managed anything in his life... not even a lemonade stand since they don't even have that where he was raised! had he managed a...
i dont' know what planet you are from but do you really think any employer will hire when the current administration has put forward so many bills...
speaking of oil and DDs, many yards still use Delo 400 in those which has been reformualted aroudn 2003 and is no longer "approved" for use in 53,...
where do you see that the poster expects the captain to do double duties and take care of the guest? it's very common for boats running day...