as much as all teh speculation about the missing transom can be very entertaining to read, it really doens't matter since we dont' know what...
condering where you're from i guess that was either at Shallottes or Lockwoods? when i came down last fall there were so many of them and so...
definitely need a shaking head smiley for this one! :) an OUPV/six pack is limited to 6 passengers. there is nothign grey about that, it's as...
i came back for the exumas last week, with the crossing from bimini on thursday, it was clear that the widow was closing on friday afternoon!...
odd location, easy for someone to bump into it...
what's that lever to the right of the helmsman knee in that picture? cant' figure out what could be mounted in that spot...
i can't imagine doing any serious springing on those flimsy docks, especially with passengers arond. with that kind of wind pushing on the bow...
cost isnt' an issue... last survey i had done about 2 year ago was $2 a foot for a full hull survey incl. all systmes and sea trial... so for...
Rule nr 1 off boat buying is to use an independent surveyor not linked to the seller or his broker. There would be zero credibility to Bertram...
ASSuming it's hydraulic (not familiar with that brand), find the pump and check for power to the pump. You shoudl have the manual on board...
no problem running around 10kts... most people agree that a short run on plane at the end of a long day is all that's needed. the key is to make...
you will offset SOME of the costs, at best... brokers take 20%. typically, the charterer pays for expenses (fuel, food, dockage)... i'd guess...
if you're concerned about maintenance costs (arent' we all...) maybe you should stay away from an alum hull and the related corrosion and paint...
both are basically a 10kts boat... forget trying to push it over 10kts, at 13 kts your fuel burn will be well over double, makes no sense. at or...
1000hp is about right for such a boat... obviously the boat can make the trip although you might have to wait for the right weather for the open...
as much as i can understand defending the collection of sales and use tax on boats bought out of state and used in one's home state (where they...
I agree about the safe speed part, but not the rest. Have you tried hailing a no name bow rider (or small boat) in a busy location before...
indeed, Manatee Zones dont mean much anymore since they are often used to slow down boats in congested area. keep them where Manatees...
personally i think moorings are the way to go in Newport. you get the best view, more privacy,less noise for a fraction of the price. sure...
