Ok cool. That’s super helpful. Thank you
actually did this a few days ago. Waiting to hear back. There’s an old power and motoryacht article floating around talking about propping this...
yeah I suspect you are right - there is documentation of at least 2 of the 4 turbos being replaced in the last several years but my man guy...
Good input all. This was the way I was leaning but it’s good to talk it through. I only got to run the boat a few trips before I had to put her on...
So in my case I’m currently 1” diameter below factory spec, and the pitch is the same as spec’d. I have no idea why the PO did this, or if it was...
My new to me 1998 58 Viking is currently propped with 30x46x4 wheels the motors are 1200hp Mans, 2:1 zf gears The PO reported the original...
Not sure you how old you are willing to go or what your budget is. I recently sold an 80’s Bertram 38 that had been refit and repowered with...
Circling back - I ended up with a late 90’s 58 Viking enclosed bridge. Bigger than I wanted and a punch list that is still growing instead of...
I plan to use Hild’s. Will did my engine survey and is super knowledgeable and a straight up good guy. Not cheap, but neither is anyone else...
The engines are the 1200hp v12’s. AKA black hole that you pour diesel into. :-) Engine room is palatial, at least for a sportfish, and certainly...
Thanks for this fantastic perspective - and TBH I wasn’t really considering venturing out in 6-8’s for 5 hours. Forecast has steadily been getting...
Great question! Most of the pics i have right now are from the survey and stuff i wanted to follow up on, but here's a good glamour shot: [ATTACH]
I have pretty detailed info/records on that stuff and feel as good as I can about the boat being ready for the trip south. I've also contacted...
I certainly take your point but the family isn't exactly new to offshore boating....just to this boat. They've been with me for numerous offshore...
…although as soon as I say that…looking at the forecast i’m seeing a front passing through with 5-6’ beam seas at 7 sec. So may be testing the...
That’s what I’m hoping! We’re stepping up from a 38’ Bertram, which is a great head sea and decent following sea boat for her size but a bit...
Ok thanks for the responses. Will keep outside where this boat belongs anyway :-)
We're closing on a 58' Viking in CT this week and want to bring it down to the Annapolis area over Columbus day weekend. Our nominal plan is to...
Owner reports they make rated RPM at WOT but will definitely verify in the sea trial. Appreciate the "rules of thumb" above. If anyone has any...
I’m in he process of buying a late 90’s 58c enclosed bridge with 1200hp mans, a tower, and a dink on the bow. Owner says it cruises 23-25kts at...
