Don't be too quick to discard the old gear. I had 2 Furuno radars on my Offshore, from 1997. I used them on the maiden voyage from Mackay south...
The US before MacD I don't want to insult my US mates on the Forum, the Mac is everywhere now so this includes the Aussies as well, just an...
Thanks for the offer, I'll be a large when the time comes. As of today, looks like I'll be a YF Spammer!
+1 lol
Many thanks to you all for the feedback. Oil level will be 1/2 to 3/4 from here on in and let's see how it goes. Your advice makes sense....
Like to hear that. I always have plenty of oil onboard so from here on, I will keep them at 3/4. They are using less oil and running better as...
LOL That is the problem with asking advice on these engines, I get the answer so often that they are built to leak or if they aren't leaking oil,...
Thanks Capt J So maybe I have been over cautious in keeping the oil at full, better to keep it at 3/4 and monitor it to see if the oil leaks lessen.
More images.
How much is “normal” for Detroits Diesel engines to leak oil? I have 12V71n’s. This is my first experience with DD’s and I am not used to seeing...
That image would make a good advert for Trojan.......;)
Welcome to YF! Good post. That's a lot of boat to start with (58'). I agree that a well set up 50+ can be easier to handle than a smaller boat,...
Looking at the location, herded into a bay, it would be interesting to learn what caused them to beach, maybe some sonar interference from a sub...
Here is an inflatable from NZ which might be worth a look. Being a cat design it seems to offer more stability, plus I like the idea of being...
Wayward??? Hehehehe, Mate, I think we all know just how much fun this wonderful town (Gold Coast) was back then. We all should share some cold...
Hi Liam, The credit for that paragraph is Liberty’s. As for the UNIESSE 48, I bought her after owning the Riviera’s. I would not go back to them...
Cavill rings a bell with any person who has been on the Gold Coast! I used to enjoy a beer at your Great Grandfather’s hotel, just like the rest...
Great post Liberty. I have owned 2 Riv's and enjoyed them, but cannot compare them to a Hatteras or Viking. How did you fit 2 families into a...
No problem, Far, there is always a cold one there when you are. BTW, did you once mention Bali Hai was owned by your family? I see she is in...
Thanks for sharing AMG. Beautiful to watch and the quality is amazing!
