we have the 465 hp versions in a 43 Ocean, and so far have been happy with them. The cooling system appears to be quire robust, just has about a...
In this case it appears that the vessel was at anchorage during a storm and she was riding the waves while at anchor. From what I have read the...
How big is your family, most 50-60 foot production sportfish should have 3 cabins, with the lower 60's boats having 4 cabins. Also you could...
Hi Nycap, I have thought about that as well, but my old man and myself have become quite accustomed to having gears on the left and throttles on...
Hi Freejumper, in ideal conditions I have seen 29 kts, fresh out of the yard, but realistically its 27 kts. @Boomer, unfortunately the boarders...
hmm, for the 50 they still list the yanmar 8sy V8s as a power option that are not even around anymore. so doesnt look promising
We used to have a 38 SS and we did install a transducer with a fairing block around amidships just forward of the engines. You will need to...
Hi Greg, we used to own a 1988 ocean 38. with regards to the overboard discharges above the waterline. the galley sink, and the bilge pumps ran...
Ah yes, as a surveyor, I have seen some of my colleagues in the industry write lovely essays. I have always preferred to go straight to the point...
Seeing that the bottom below the waterline has no damage, this doesn’t seem likely. I assume their is some rot from moisture in the fwd rope locker
Here are some pics of the damage. The first pic is of the boat running after stuffing the bow. I posted these from my phone, my apologies for if...
looking good Pascal, nice project. Great improvement in cabin and galley layout
This Easter I had planned to run to Grenada for a few days, but alas, life happened. I hope when this is all over to spend a 10 days at the...
Thanks for the responses fellas, after some thought, my friend has decided to pursue new shafts. As Captain J said, yes the owner is going with...
Hi Ralph, thanks for the quick response, much appreciated. Yes once things get started I will start a thread and keep you guys updated on the...
Hi Capt Ralph, funny enough this friend of mine is doing this repower on 68 bert MY, 58 with a ten foot cockpit. So yes the boat currently has 2.5...
Hello all. A friend of mine is looking to start a repower project in the future, (going up from GM 1271 TIs to Cat 3412s and he is looking at...
I run a 43 Ocean, and I would admit that she is not the best, but also not the worst in a following sea. As Tashmoo said above, how you run the...
Hi Rick, according to the manual I have it shows the prop size for the Volvo powered boat as 23 x 33 4 blade nibral with 1.76:1 ratio. I have...
Hi Tom, I just sent you a Pm, you should see the option to reply there
