I just realized I had sea trial data from the 84 I used to run. I didn’t bother writing data between 1000 and 1500 rpm as it was useless at these...
1000 hour service on 22 year old engines??? not sure what the costs will be as it s been a while since I ran a 3412 boat... I remember a 3000...
It s all wrong. there are two speeds that make sense on a power boat. Hull speed or on plane. Hull speed is 1.3 x sq root of LWL... which on...
So you didn’t “buy” but had the boat under contract... Not sure being 200hr over due for the 1000 hours service is worth loosing the thousands...
In the past dinghies would be allowed to go up the canal along dade boulevard and tie up across to the Publix supermarket. Unfortunately Miami...
I use heat shrink marine butt connectors . As mentioned above make sure the wires are clean, especially if un tinned wire was used. i know the...
That’s the one I have now Ryobi 18-Volt ONE+ Dual Function... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B081GBXWYT?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share I had the P731...
8x10 Shouldn’t take that long. It takes like 10’ to inflate our 4x26 Mission. It’s about 5” thick. We use the black pump in the picture for the...
I don’t mind people challenging themselves into dangerous situation as long as they don’t endanger others especially rescuers and don’t trigger...
unknown faults can sometimes be caused by voltage issues. How did the engines sound while cranking? Did port crank slower? another possible...
Another useful tool I have is a Ryobi compressor. It uses the same batteries as all other Ryobi power tools. Combine both high pressure for...
Agree with Ken. You need a high volume low pressure pump and then a low volume high pressure we have a 26x4 floating pad from Mission. We used...
It is a beautiful airplane as well. There is something about the way it looks. Another one that comes to mind is the Beech 18. life’s too short...
Anyone who book a trip on these cattle ships with the red flu debacle going on must have been brain dead. Let them enjoy the ferry ride back to...
Lol. we've been here since dec 19 and have spent only 5 nights at the dock 5 1/2 is great for the Exumas. Over 5 1/2 and there are place you...
Yes. While it s usually referred to as a DC3 that one was actually the military version aka C47 Skytrain there has been a few love bites over...
I just compiled a bunch of footage I collected over the last 3 years into this video showcasing some of our favorite stops in the Exumas....
Exactly. It s all about the documentation. Typically an independent specialist will be extremely careful as it s his name on the rebuild and on...
There should be a detailed invoice listing the parts that were replaced along with photo documentation of the work. As to not being done by a...
To be fair brokers list boats but do not sea trial them. That s not their jobs. In this case the broker knows by now that the deal fell thru...
