Get 2 long studs a touch longer than the normal mounting bolts and put them in the head on the outsides. Get the manifolds on the studs and just...
The Searays are good boats. I have managed 2-50' Sundancers in the past. They run good at cruise and slow speeds. They handle well and ride...
The judge threw out the mechanics claim I believe.
But I think an Expedition yacht of the size we're talking about. An unfaired hull fits in. It is an Expedition yacht after all. I see it kind...
Fairing and painting a steel hull adds quite a bit of time and money to the boat.
The boat looks great. I would get on that fuel leak very quick, because if it's the tank, you may end up with 400 gallons in the bilge...
I was talking about the buyer's broker. BUT, well established and good yacht brokers are typically reputable and would only recommend good...
The way I have seen very successful and long time established Yacht Brokers recommend a surveyor, is that they gave a buyer a list of about 5...
A Hatteras of that age should cruise at 20 knots or really close to it. Why doesn't it?
Yes, but I have also know of 2 boatyards that have higher than the industry standard insurance requirements to keep MOST subcontractors out,...
I think it is relevant, as what boatyards charge on subcontractors is included in the thread. I also think many people forget the strain that a...
I think if the 454's are propped correctly that they'll run just as good as the old 427's you have now. I think buying all of the Crusader parts...
Parts mark ups have always been standard in this industry and others. This is why in order to buy from parts wholesalers you need to show a tax...
Yes I know, I had a set of dart cast iron heads before. Dart does sell entire short blocks as well. It doesn't sound like the OP is going to...
$250k really limits things in the size you're looking for. Honestly, being budget minded and so forth, I would recommend this. But a 40-50' SF...
You have to be careful of this. For example if you look at a SCAT (aftermarket/forged) crankshaft for a 454. I don't know what Dart may use for...
I Agree, I would recommend getting a small 120volt air compressor and leaving it on the dock and taking a 50ft air hose to the engine room and...
Since this thread is about something that I said, I will respond to it. My statement that was quoted was directed to NYCAP, who also is a Day...
I've done the trip you've done in entirety once, and twice to either Ohio or Wisconsin. What I've found is the weather is very localized a lot of...
This true, but I think a Captains job goes above and beyond what the owner wants. I can honestly say that 1 owner I work for that has a 62' yacht...
