My Dad was going to retire and spent more time on his old Richardson. At 55 yrs he had a debilitating stroke and the boat had to go. Do it while...
How many hours would you expect to get out of 6V71's as opposed to 92's ? I ( mistakenly ? ) thought the 71 series had a longer life span in general.
It would be helpful to monitor the shore power voltage too. A 208 volt service, which is a common 3 phase commercial service could easily drop to...
Not so much funny but if you like a classic wooden boat with a 12 cylinder Liberty engine, this will make you smile. [MEDIA]
FWIW: I've got an '80. It did have blisters prior to my purchase. ALL fittings were removed from the bottom, it was shaved and then built back...
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Are there manuals with the Freq drives ? Or can you download a manual from the net for your freq drives ? Or can you post the make and model of...
That is nice to find.
Did not move the bulkhead. On mine that is the partition wall btwn the stateroom and saloon ( upper ) and engine room ( lower area ) . The genny...
FWIW - 77 inches long and 55 inches wide without removing the hanging locker forward of the bed. We had a custom matteress made for it also.
I use the term Queen very loosely, I suppose. Maybe a Double would be a better term ?
I did not touch either of the heads. It is just she and I so its Hers & His heads now....... No drawings either. I probably have pictures around...
HAH, that's funny.......:p
We bought an '80 Post, galley down, side state room with two bunks. First winter I changed that to a side Queen. That is when I learned how hard...
Yes. What he ^^^^^ said.
Love the rooster tail !
How to get a drogue on the tow in that sea state ? Maybe deploy it ahead of the weather if you knew it was coming ? I am assuming ( I know what...
That makes me cringe. What do you do ? Just chug along and hope for Devine Providence ?
There is a lot to be said about a shed kept boat.
Here is a link to a follow up article....
