The biggest deciding factor for us is speed. Over 20 knots the ablatives just don't stay on too well even with letter perfect prep and...
Is it really still 10%? One question for all the experts on here. The old 10% rule was always based on a boats value in a good market. With boats...
Parker Parflex MSH5-5/16" OD, 1000psi WP or MSH6-3/8" OD, same WP. Use the larger size if you can snake it back through your chases. Lewis in your...
Dave, After riding out several in the water, I'd have to vote to HAUL OUT!!! Only two ways I'd consider leaving her overboard; 1. If you have a...
A.K.A. the "Home Depot Cone", a phenomenon that is inexplicably attracted to large stockpiles of plywood and generators.
Welcome! Hopefully you have already hauled her out and now is the time to hire an accredited marine surveyor to evaluate the extent of the damage....
You are most welcome. It is unfortunate that the inevitable scratches and dings do happen no matter how careful the crew may be. I have to admit...
Many of the newer units have an optional compressor sound shield that helps a lot with the noise issue. If that unit has one available, spend the...
Metallics are definitely harder to apply correctly. Make sure your chosen applicator has experience with spraying large areas not just small...
Unless you also duct (with insulation) the return air to the air handler, you do not want to do this. Besides the potential monoxide issue, an...
Hey, I've got my tape measure with both inches and cm's right here, have to use it all the time when I am trying to find replacement parts for...
I'm going to have to look more closely at my grapefruit in the morning, usually before coffee my eyes don't focus that close up to well! You may...
Unless the applicator wants another fairing pass, if the 545 is already on, sanded and ready to shoot (within 5 days of the sanding!!!), you may...
That's good news for the owner anyway! I also suspected it was a dark color which makes it even harder to flow before it flashes. It is funny how...
WOW! Four times and still the same results? Sure hope the owner wasn't charged for all that extra work to sand, prep and reshoot! Didn't anyone...
Don't know the genset size but it can easily be 6-8K for a full rebuild and new electric end. Your electronics will cost more than that unless...
If, as I suspect, the OP was referring to sportfighing flybridge boats, there is one design aspect of pod propulsion that is causing problems with...
Haha, seen lots of those bent tips too! Maybe all of them aren't caused by a release clip hanging up like they say. Most of the bridge tenders...
I knew that post was going to stir things up a bit and it did!:D Certainly the most economical speed will be near idle on most boats but it's...
Unless you have tons of free time on your hands, I wouldn't recommend taking the inside route in a sportfish boat for several reasons. 1. You...
