Henry Burger and Elias Gunnell pioneered the modern American yacht building sector in the mid 1950's when they took a gamble from building in...
BTW, I certainly think of the gentlemen listed above as very talented designers and am not disparaging them at all as their outstanding work's...
The majority started their careers as interior designers as all of the above listed did and then began "styling" exteriors for clients and...
This could be a whole seperate thread as I often wondered where the blurred line lay to this question . If you are a schooled Naval Architect than...
A new 49.65 meter aluminum hull was towed to Royal DeVries today for an American owner that's to be fitted with three gas turbines and water jets....
Every new build has its issues and Westport isn't immune to these in build hiccups nor are Feadship and the like. I know first hand of Westport's...
I was thinking the very same thing for Benetti warranty and after sales to be farmed out to a yard like Derecktor Ft. Pierce or the likes of Rybo...
I don't mind the 56 meter outboard profile one bit and can only imagine what a good interior designer could do with all of that open glazing. Same...
If Marine Max is incapable of providing decent service on a 25 - 30 meter Azimut than they'll certainly fall short on a 50-60+meter Benetti....
Benetti has been in the business of building commercial vessels and yachts for 146 years so the "lip stick" only goes so far or high net worth...
From an engineering standpoint J you are correct. Benetti's mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations leave quite a bit to be desired...
In an on line article today the merger between the two was deemed "The Odd Couple" Very interesting read from both CEO's perspective as to what is...
Great idea to put an isolation valve on the pressure gauge. Many a engine room fire has been started by the pressure gauge blowing out and several...
Very happy to see Peking being restored after a few decades of sitting at pier 17 @ South Street Seaport along side the Wavertree. I've walked...
MJM makes a quality vessel in the overnight / day boat size range. I had a private tour of their production facilities in Boston a couple of years...
Broward Marine OEM ground tackle was Fjord Anchor.
I read today that Marine Max has just completed a deal to acquire Fraser Yachts operations in the U.S. and Europe. This will certainly have Marine...
My thoughts exactly after the second post, Enjoy being trolled by this joker... Supply the materials etc etc, should have been enough for most to...
Dielectric paste or gel would be your friend as far as lube is concerned. Thermal imaging of power posts with well worn female pins & shore cables...
Ti THWN tinned copper wire will wick water just as well as cotton. One u drop a plug in the drink its always best to cut the shore cord back a...
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