Don't ever rely on dockside help. If they're present and competent, that's a win, but don't expect it. Can't tell you how many times we've...
What would be a good plan is to hire a captain to help you learn the boat over a short period of time. The bigger you get, the more complex the...
Yes, and in fact I'll be accessing these tanks to clean and possibly re-coat with potable epoxy as needed, regular maintenance. Pickups access...
No. Not for the aft tank. I can’t significantly lower that rise. Just need to hold the water in place at sea. That’s why I’m thinking foot check.
Thanks. That’s the basic stainless check I’ve tried. Perhaps I can cut some of the spring out and lessen the tension. headhunter pump following...
Both tank tops are perhaps 3 feet below the pump.
Yes, turbulence on larger supply feeds seem to encourage the prime to slip back towards the tank. While the pump itself doesn’t lose pressure...
That would be my input as well. Whether in the Bahamas or further south, the deeper the draft the further from the beach at anchor. And...
Are you using any check valves in the pickup lines? or a foot valve in the tanks? Or do you feel they aren't needed?
I have each unit on its own dedicated breaker at the helms. Often times I have to shut off the FLIR and restart it to wake it up and bring it...
Doesn't the IP camera also have an additional RJ45 port on the camera? Seems to me that it can be both IP and hardwired, better just hardwired....
Yes, I could see the point of my crew when we were running inside through the maze of markers and shoaling. Thank goodness for Aqua Maps as well...
Not certain if sarcastic or not....but I'll go on record that North-Up simply suits the way my mind works. I had a shift prior this last run...
I like this route as well. Only traveled it once, but it would likely be my return path if making the trip again. But that's coming off the east...
Glad that you stepped down. No need for being on top of that soap box to begin with, as in doing so you're not much better than those with the...
The use of 5200 is pretty much a no-brainer. In addition, thinning the first coat of an epoxy complete with a light application is a very good...
The rough finish on your surface could be old paint, but it could also simply be a lack of sanding between early coats. The first coats will...
In addition, the run and planned stop in Key West gives you a lot of time to shake the boat out, confirm your burns and speeds, and to play with...
Agreed on the tanks...best way to get to know your tanks is to fill them from empty in increments, checking gauges as well as marking dip sticks.
Agreed strongly. I think 2 gallons per mile is a really safe number with which to work. Hull speed for the boat is just under 10 knots....
