I have 930 hours in 3 years on twin Zeus - Cummins QSC8.3 600 hp. Only Cummins or Zeus failures are 2 radiator caps and the 3 bolt 1” long neck...
I am 6’-2” and can get around both sides of my Prestige 590 with Zeus/Cummins pods. The engine room space was a BIG attraction for me to select...
I purchased a 125 lb Mantus at the FLIBS 2 years ago. First I tried a plastic template from Mantus booth that I used to try on same model boat on...
Aquamaps AICW tracks by Bob423 are available at http://bobicw.blogspot.com/p/bob423-long-tracks.html. Instructions for downloading and using are...
My Prestige 590 has 68 gallons of black water capacity with optional tank. That is plenty. I would prefer slightly bigger fuel capacity, but has...
I have Zeus Cummins on Prestige 590. I see the benefits of pods. No downsides yet. I like the rear facing props. Coming from Annapolis to SoFl two...
A balance would be to keep the ICW dredged to authorized depths. There are several areas with only 4 feet of depth across the channel width. The...
I was in Georgetown a few weeks ago. I was using C-MAP on Raymarine Axiom+. Especially glad I was advised to use C-MAP vs the Navionics based on...
Great video! Thank you for sharing.
Recently ordered a 12’ Walker Bay LT with 40hp for 15’ 10” beam. Verify the width of platform allows safe room to walk on platform during launch,...
Ordered a new Prestige 590 with Cummins Zeus QSC 8.3 - 600 hp. Could have got v-drives as a lower cost option. I’ve had shaft boats previously....
Flame spray welding may be an option to build up the seal landing on the shafts. Read about this in another forum. http://www.flamespray.us/ Build...
I was at Harvour Town at HH on last Wednesday. Pleasant, not buggy at all. Several bar/restaurants at the harbor. All going strong.
Zen: You asked about pods over 1000 hours. There is a PNW 2017 Prestige 630 listed with 1015 hours at...
Interesting discussion. Got me think about Sunseeker CE rating. Older article: SUNSEEKER VIOLATING CE DESIGN RULES? on YachtForums. Apparently...
Olderboater: Thank you for your thoughts and perspective. I did intend to post here because the OP specified he was looking at a Prestige. To your...
Ordered a 590 for Fall 2021 delivery. The 550 is very similar. Wife believes the layout is unparalleled. I agree. I like the engine room space....
We have about 60 5.5 Onan gas gens in robot pipeline inspection trucks. General results are 10,000 to 12,000 hours on older units vs. 6,000 -...
I have read frequently about the digital controls going out. I will want to purchase a system that can operate mechanically if the fancy stuff...
I did not realize they had a spot free 2 pass system. Thank you for the heads up.
