Sounds like a total PITA to me to try and save a few bucks. If you have to travel farther your likely saving nothing. What if the fuel truck...
TahoeJohn any update or progress in troubleshooting your vibration?
Very unfortunate situation. This is actually not terribly uncommon but it is unusual for the ship to sink. Typically when this happens the ship...
There is all kinds of good info on how to chlorinate water tanks and systems. There are also FDA regulations and guidance. We do this all the time...
It’s hard to make recommendations without really knowing the situation and surroundings. However, if by chance you can access the top of the tank...
The number of ships needed is not driven by, nor decided by the Navy. It is a function of the demand signal they get from Congress. The current...
Granted, I may lose my touch a bit and not be as smooth getting into the slip or a tight spot without my thruster. However, I have no doubt I can...
Yes, spring lines can work wonders. They can also be very dangerous if a cleat lets go or a line parts. And, you have to crew that has any clue...
Basically, yes. And this assumes the cutlass bearings are all good and that you are reasonably centered in your shaft log. As I understand it,...
On an outside end slip you are also exposed to all the boats that transit in/out of the marina and have to pass by you. That adds risk, especially...
Check the easy stuff first and that can be done while in the water as others have suggested. Motor mounts and alignment for sure. Final alignment...
I suggest you start a new thread to get input on troubleshooting your vibration. Lots of good input from folks here to be had. You will want to...
Ok this made me really laugh. Your buying a fantastic boat and your most pressing need is printed stadium cups with the boat name on them. That's...
Resale really depends on age and condition. Technology has really come a long way on these units. Most newer systems are more automated and also...
It shouldn't be too difficult or expensive to get a machine shop to make you a new spacer if you can't find one. It's doubtful that was installed...
Our company has an entire aluminum shipbuilding division. Lots of boats and ships that are 100% aluminum. Some get painted, some do not. You just...
I really like my set up with a 20k and 9k . The 9k covers my needs 90+ % of the time. I only need the 20k when if using the dryer, watermaker or...
Hope it works. You should be able to use an extension or pipe and not damage the threads in there. Just come up against the threads gently then...
Either get yourself a real impact like a Dewalt 20v or similar or put something in one of those radial bolt holes that sticks out so you can block...