They're pretty much the same motor. Turbo's injectors etc. Fuel efficiency is about the same.
Have you called Viking? They know where everything is mounted on all of the boats they've built.
N+G engineering out of Hollywood, FL. They do excellent work. Call them at 954-709-893 six (gabriel)
You have an air leak between the raw water pump and thru hull or could have a bad water pump.
Seahawk makes a good one for aluminum yachts. But 18 month lifespan for bottom paint is pretty normal.
I agree with running at hull speed, but also keep in mind to run at cruise every 4-6 hours for 30 minutes to keep the engine cylinders and air...
It's the age of the cord. They don't last forever and I'd replace both. They're not that expensive from Glenndenning. Also you were most likely...
I'm pretty sure there is. Grab a Ryobi moisture meter and run it along the deck, you should get drastically different readings where the plate is.
Get that cooktop cream cleaner, Weimans, it works amazing at keeping them clean. Baked on stuff that's really tough comes off with a good razor...
Given your Lehman luck, install a cummins factory remanned engine. A 4 BT probably would do the job.......have a different mechanic install it.
You can't use a Rule shower sump box for fishbox drains.....You need a pump that's designed to handle scales and fish guts and crap.
How have you gone through 2 engines in that boat. Lehmans generally go 10,000-20,000 hours IF properly taken care of. It doesn't sound like your...
Seakeepers are expensive to maintain which Capt holli pointed out. Seakeepers do very little for stability at 30 knots. Perhaps a 15-20%...
That's only 30 hours per year, not a lot of use. I'd have it surveyed by a good MTU outfit.
Riviera's are a lot better riding than Maritimo, build quality about the same, a definate 2 steps below a Hatteras or Viking but on par with a lot...
I wouldn't touch a 63' Bertram with a 10' pole due to all of the structural and delamination issues and many have come apart. Viking and Hatteras...
Most of the out islands don't have great or any hotels. But you have the perfect boat to check out some places that get passed over by bigger...
It's a boat, floating in water. I see more issues with bilge pumps in "dry bilge" boats because they just sit there and don't get exercised....
If the OP is asking this question, he needs them. Both of them. Inexperienced as a Captain and inexperienced at reading weather forecasts.
Aesthetics is in the eye of the beholder, nothing is uglier than where the Vikings have the flybridge level overhang the house level by those 5"...
