There have been a number of references to stopping a runaway engine with a rag. I have no direct experience (thank goodness) with a runaway but...
What about the current stuff? FM200. Is anybody on a vessel that has the new HI-FOG ultra fine water mist systems?
If you are starting from scratch the best approach would be to figure out what the ideal propeller is for the boat. Then select your...
Unfortunately I think Captain Ron may have been a lot closer to reality than not. I've run into a few people who could actually learn something...
Gilligan's Island wasn't real???
After reading the post about bridge items wanted for a movie it got me to thinking about the most unrealistic nautical scenes in a movie or TV...
Yachtforums will know:D I'm assuming he meant the equipment can't be newer than 1997. At least they are trying for realism.
I understand the argument about manufactures providing load recommendations but ... Hypothetical newbie post. "I just bought a new yacht. It...
Yes we do that sometimes but then we hang off to one side :) Sometimes good sometimes not good.
Very nice setup. What do you do if the rode is nylon line instead of chain?
Is this a new problem or since you bought the boat? Assuming it is not due to some incorrect work on the boat... If you are blowing out fuel...
I've seen this theory going around for years. I don't know which side to believe on it though. Everybody has an agenda and it's not always clear...
I've always assumed there were no ratings on recreational boats because of the cost but how much does it actually cost to have a stability test...
I believe he is allowed to talk to others. "The judge also lifted a provision barring Schettino from communicating with anyone apart from his...
My buddy has a 34 silverton. It's a flybridge sedan. Nice layout but the only way you get 27 people on that boat watching fireworks is to have...
In Maryland last spring the Natural resources police were stopping boats in the 40' range with built in seats on the bow and giving them warnings...
Audio has been released. Play the "video" on the web site to hear it. - NJ.com Hopefully someone will turn the guy in.
Who does this? Ok so what kind of person does this? What's the angle? I know people call in bomb threats or pull fire alarms to get out of...
Those are heavy duty gears and if A) In good condition and B) Properly maintained they should outlast the engines. I don't think there is a...
If you have to tear out the back wall of the salon then your most economical avenue may be an in-place rebuild. Most likely they'll still have to...
