1. Tow lines are typically far below the surface (30 feet?) unless near the point of attachment. 2. With the speed/force, it probably would have...
While "new boat bugs" is an accepted nuisance, some boats and manufacturers have greater prevalence. What is not acceptable is a dealer who...
Supposedly there was a worker aboard (overtime at 7:00 on a Monday night?). The owner came aboard and the "fire followed him out." Both he and the...
MY Patron had massive fire. Fortunately owner escaped unharmed.
Carl -- Thank you for opening this new thread. You once again show your integrity in trying to maintain YF as the premier source of respected...
There was a recent post by an owner of a Symbol which I believe is a 66. Perhaps he can answer your questions....
I recognize these people: the captain is the guy with the cap and beard (image is important), the mechanic is in the overalls (you don't see his...
Symbol had a US dealership for several years with many dissatisfied customers; that dealership owner is no longer associated with Symbol.
That was a ROFLOL! But, one week before the Bertram sank and the thread began, there was a thread "Purchase Advice Needed." I responded: " A...
Quotes from the Admiral at Yachtforums: 11/12: a Bertram 630 went down off the coast of South Carolina 11/30: I walked away from any support...
My co-broker flew to Amsterdam last week to see a new boat line we're representing. He flew home on NW/Delta 253, the same flight one week earlier...
I am starting this thread in response to K1Wi on another thread. Lots of possible topics here for the subjects he addresses. For an easy and...
Update: http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/24/no-excuse-deadly-crash-says-attorney/
I know of a young man who spent 4 years in the Navy, including two trips to Persian Gulf. Then he spent 4 years getting a BS and big ticket...
http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2009/dec/20/Child-dies-crash-SD-Bay-Xmas-parade/
Differing opinions don't connote offense and certainly no apology necessary. IMHO, the circumstances of BULL just don't quite fit into the 99%...
Loren -- Although you and I usually agree (2 recent examples are surveys on new yachts and Bertram :) ) I disagree with some of your comments...
I was expecting someone to ask if that means Bertram's full of hot air? :D
Thanks for the comments. The way I see it, the owner intended to keep the boat before he bought it. Once he got to know the vintage Rybo and came...
Madoff had 3 boats go to auction: Bull, the 55' Rybo; Sitting Bull, 38' 2003 Shelter Island; and Little Bull, 24' Maverick with Yamaha engine....
