our 8-71ti's run at about 160 in gear at idle. too low a temperature for proper combustion IMHO...
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Anyone that goes out and buys the biggest "look at me" floating palace and expects not to be inquired upon is nothing more than a pompous,...
Here is a little more information of how great things are when you finally sail in and enjoy flor and fauna of Cuba. http://www.therealcuba.com/
IMO, If your going to keep the boat, diesels are the way to go (Cummins factory remans are great) if you only plan on keeping her for a few more...
Check out the mid '70's 53' Hatteras MY or the 58' Hatteras Yachtfisher. it's A LOT of boat for the money. it can be easily handled by a couple...
there is a book out on all of jack Hargraves yachts called "The Yachts and Ships of Jack Hargrave". The pictures and drawings are said to be...
I usually put out two anchors and set my anchor alarm on my chart plotter to 100' or so. if I drift outside this range the alarm will sound...
Anchored just off the sand bar in front of Key Biscayne this past Saturday 12/02/06. I was comming back from No Name Harbor and took this poor...
Got home this past Sunday. From Annapolis to Miami in three parts. you can read about here at: www.marioandyaisy.blogspot.com Enjoy, Mario
pretty interesting reading. http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/aug2006/id20060807_911055.htm?chan=topStories_ssi_5
found an old Hatteras 34' sedan cruiser. it has 383 Chrysler inboard engines. what are your thoughts and opinions? Mario
the best magazine is Passagemaker magazine. I cancelled my subcriptions to all the others. the best hands down. period
Simply stunning... thankx Carl
The sail-off of the century! A race of this size with these beautiful boats would literally eclipse the Americas Cup boats. What an awesome sight...
well, at least he got a few cargo containers for his troubles.
Nope, it wasn't me. I wish I was though. they are good pictures though. :)
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found some pics on the net. shows the submarine garage upclose as well as the toy boxes. enjoy
Well, I'm going to go the other way just for a bit. Let me first say that I prefer diesel over gas any day. That being said. I would think...
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