i also have a 2005 portofino 46. supposedly it sleeps 6 so im guessing the table drops and makes a bed for 2 additional for a total of 6? i found...
given the very few checks that were done for the engine survey, the simplicity of the checks, and the minimal time it took.....plus when compared...
thanks for that info! and yes I noted that the new engines were saving me 300 or 400 lbs each. this could account for the slight forward lean,...
I hired LHS marine / Louis H. Stahlberg for the survey. He came recommended on the forums. 1. Lou said boat was overall in slightly above...
hull and engine survey went well. only a few minor issues to take care off. hoping to close on it next week.
ok ill look into an engine survey today. I think the crazing will be ok as far as functionality goes, and it will just serve to get me into a...
RER, thanks for the feedback! I was looking for a cruiser in the 40ft range. 1. under 300k. 2. no IPS 3. an engine room you dont have to...
yes. live aboard is not my intended use. it will set at the dock behind the house. 90% local cruising and occasional trips to Bimini. the...
ok, I pulled the original stats I posted from a website. I checked again, and for some reasons, I'm seeing some boats show 288 gallons fuel, and...
yes, I was investigating the 5.9L Cummins as that was a concern. As far as numbers accuracy, the fuel burn and rpm numbers I posted was from a...
ya the repower, especially with Cummins, makes it a much more appealing deal. typically this boat has volvo TAMD 75 as OEM engines. ive also...
hey guys, I’m under contract to buy my first larger boat and first boat that wouldn’t be trailered. Ill include all the details below so you can...
Great advice guys thanks again. Im probably going to wait another year at least. build up more savings. and get more experience on my friend's...
it wasnt a charter. but just in case, we had 2 azimuts out. an 86s and the 103, docked up side by side. half the people rode in on each boat.
lmao......im always happy to take one for the team !!
(had trouble posting my long post with quotes, posting 2nd half now, using bold and italics for OlderBoaters quotes) If chartering you have to...
thanks for this awesome reply, i will try to answer your points. i want to work on the boat for the 1st year, learn everything about it, get...
Pascal, yes thats what ive heard as well. i understand having a nicer more expensive boat can help out with the quality of guests, vs a cheaper...
yes im definitely guilty of this. thanks for pointing it out!
thanks guys, ill defer to your experience. im genuinely trying to understand. lets assume i will just buy a yacht and own it for pleasure. so,...
