Hi Michael we used to own a 1989 38 ft ocean and from wat i saw the hull was solid fiberglass below the waterline, and the core above. I also...
I would definitely have a thorough survey done, and will be checking the shafts for straightness and alignment of struts etc. saw someone mention...
Saw this on qualified captain instragram page. Not too shabby
Thats correct these emergency generators on large commerical vessels are air cooled. The one in the pic is on a 900 ft LNG carrier. rating is...
Hi All As a ship surveyor I see and test these manual hydraulic or spring starting devices used as back up starting device on emergency...
she is a 1999 60 bert, from the good days of bertram
I see that viking seems to have dropped their Motoryacht lineup as well, atleast according to their website. I quite liked the looks of their 82...
Depending on the budget, the maritimo 60 may be a good option. Sportfish like profile, enclosed bridge with internal stairs, wide side decks with...
Hi captain pascal, definitely agree about the night time visibility. That was a challenge as the forward part of the helm just below the...
looking good. really shows the amount of prep and taping etc that goes into painting. probably as much man hours as the actual painting.
Unfortunately no fishing this run. Most of our slow speed running was at night, then we hauled ass in the day.
Took on fuel at Nassau and PR as you said, Clarence town, then Provo Turks and Caicos, st Maarten and then st lucia. Other than the Turks to PR...
Thanks Dockmaster, was one hell of a trip. really glad I got the chance to be a deckhand for this run. For this long leg we had to do some slow...
this set of pics is from the run between the T&C islands to St Lucia
I was finally able to make the run from Fort Lauderdale to Trinidad on a 60 bert at the beginning of December. Made the trip with a local captain...
I wonder what she was doing here in Trinidad. We dont often get superyachts down this side. I could only assume, picking up spares or supplies.
Speaking of explorer yachts, saw Octopus at anchorage in Trinidad this weekend. She is quiet a machine.
yea on that size boat 150 foot of chain with 200 ft rope should be good For most anchoring you most likely wont use all the chain, and then you...
sweet ride ! congrats. You cat beat the lines of the vintage oceans. They sure have aged well.
Hi Cpatain Ralph, here are some better shots showing the front of the engines. Definietly a good bit more headroom at the front the engine. I...
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