Builder's spec boat, Volvo Penta spec boat or customer changed his plans - hard to tell? I thought the Spencer 43 Express did the best job of...
I have to hand it to the builder for keeping his people employed, but building a product for an offshore customer is a bit like throwing in the...
Viking and Cabo offer Zeus models, and most of the custom SF guys have built a few, Spencer had a good run on his 43 Express (semi-production) as...
Well stated captain!
The challenge for an extension on a boat of this size will be how to compensate for the additional bouyancy after the structure is added. You...
With regards to rudder size, a simple but effective rule of thumb for Naval Architects is to estimate the underwater profile area, and take a...
Hard to say what a yard would charge today, but there should be some one hungry for work. I would hope you could get it done for around $60K -...
A rule of thumb for Naval Architects has been 10% of the waterline line for hull extensions would not require shifting rudders, shafts, etc. There...
I'd like to hope you get more objective opinions, but then again I have to ask when others post about a 35' or a 39' Tiara express or bridge boat,...
Very nice - outfitted for Australia but it would work great as is in the West Coast too!
I believe the Sunseekers have their gelcoat applied by a paint brush in the mold, not spray gun? Always wondered how they controlled mil...
Wow, first being called a drunk and now throwing in some physical violence for good measure, what a friendly group! :( Since the original post...
If you are buying any boat and have not done what Pascal suggests, you have not fone your due diligence to the right level. The engine makers...
Comparing an out of production, legacy Series 183 with a relatively obscure population of 8V's to a highly produced/commonly available MAN engine...
Not may MTU options at 800 hp, are you thinking about the 825hp MTU/Detroit Diesel Series 60?
It sounds like you are getting good advice, but I am curious why are you looking for a solution here as opposed to talking to someone at Offshore?...
After quite few years on the maritime front, I thought I heard a lot, but "4) The yacht would never ever keep fish awake by shining its'...
Why do you think most people aren't allowed to have guns in CA? hehehehe I knew you would have to have the last word :p
It's all in good fun, just sharing opinions....... There once was a day when the Pleasurecraft and Shipbuilding Industry was more West Coast...
