It's not just the price of the boat, it's the money it takes to maintain them. And if you do it yourself, it takes a lot of precious time. The joy...
This has been very helpful information. Thank you to everyone who took the time to weigh in. I called both Ocean Breeze and Flagship Marine today...
If my compressor swap/rebuild doesn't work out, I will have to look at another system. Since a new Dometic system is 3 months out, what would you...
Fortunately, it's the VIP unit which is front and center. There's the fire extinguisher to contend with but I don't think it will be too difficult...
Since it's going to be at least 3 months before I can get a replacement system, this seems like a worthwhile try. If it doesn't work out, I'll be...
Thanks for the feedback. I pushed my A/C guy to find a better solution and he's now going to replace just the compressor. He said "no promises but...
Was told this week that my Cruisair RX12C compressor is fried. Ok, let's just replace it. Well, it's discontinued and is no longer available....
As a relatively new yacht owner (four years), this has been the biggest surprise for me. The amount of time and money it takes to maintain a...
I, too, love it when I'm walking down the dock to my boat and think, "Wow, she's gorgeous!" But the longer I've been a boat owner, the more...
That's a good reminder. Will do. Thanks.
Thanks for the help! The cable from the actuator to the transmission was broken at the gear shifter/lever. I really appreciate it!
I have a CAT 3412e engine with a Morse KE4 controller. While backing up, the STB engine got stuck in reverse. Moving the throttle to the forward...
Just a word to the wise about TIG welding. I had a local engineering firm fabricate a swim ladder for me and when they installed it under the swim...
Wow! What a great education. :-)
There are a lot of things I love about this boat. That's just one of them. :)
FWIW, the European market might be bit larger than the US market. In a 2019 Business Insider article that tallies the number of yachts over 80'...
LOL. You have to look real close. I bet you can't even see her. ;-)
Yes, that's me. When my girlfriend wears a leopard print bathing suit, she blends right into the salon sofa. :-)
Yes, the right crew makes all the difference in the world. In their safety spiel, they warn people about becoming intoxicated which increases the...
I bought it three years ago from owners in Hilton Head, SC but it has 2 x CAT 3412e engines so it's got to be a different boat.
