Depends if your engine has power assemblies, allowing quick field changeout by unbolting 4 hold downs and disconnecting the conrod from the...
This thread really points up the differences between U.S. employment customs and the rest of the world. Most of the U.S. owners are founders...
You know, strike that previous posting. Looks like the swim step "tongue" that's propped up in the photo simply flips over and folds flat prior...
Shineman, Thanks for the swim platform pix. Seeing it I can now understand how the thing folds up. Those sea steps look like they tuck...
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I've gotta laugh at all this "new" technology. All the anticipated cost savings these technologies are supposed to realize go up in smoke with...
Insightful Thanks for filling in the blanks. The entire FPP/CPP saga makes sense now, and understandable given the D/DE design. All I know...
Because they use controllable pitch propellers should there be a need to match prop torque requirements to engine loading. CPPs eliminate the...
Codger, Never did get around to answering your original question. Cat specs the 3616 at 10- to 12,500 hours for the top end, and 20- to 25,000...
In addition to revs, doesn't proper loading also result in increased MTBO? With the much larger diesels, such as Cat's 35 and 36 series, I've...
In a word, no. However, you will be subject to more USCG rules and regulations. I'm a newbie at this, but IMO regulations such as SOLAS...
Yup. Senate Bill S1004, 104th Congress (1996), 1st Session, Section 1121 states: SEC. 1121. VESSEL DEEMED TO BE A RECREATIONAL VESSEL. (a)...
