My sentiments are pretty much the same as Kiwi's and Nycaps. If you have 2 children and a wife, stick with trucking. I grew up on boats and...
Your telephone rates are much cheaper than US cell phone roaming fees. Internet rates appear to be reasonable as well considering. Also, I think...
Such is true. There are pro's and con's to everything. With the old Bertram you'd have brand new machinery and have it pretty much your way and...
The problem with this idea, is that if your 1 Chetco digital system goes down, you lose ALL of your gauges to both motors at the same time. What...
Ok, so lets add it up. Price of boat $10k New Engines/gears etc $230k another option is reman'ed 3412s possibly cheaper installation/misc....
Actually it's down to $15k or make offer for a 1982 Bertram and has the running gear, fuel tanks, new glasstech bulkhead, has most of the interior...
The other side of the coin is there is a 54' Bertram in Miami that is basically just a hull and superstructure without any running gear for $35k....
I agree it was most likely a computer issue. The location they mounted it in wasn't good either, under the helm, but there isn't anywhere else...
I think people in Maine in general are more honest and straight shooters, than AL. I haven't had any issues at any of the yards in FL with shoddy...
It's not a statement, it's a question. What condition is it in and how long has the boat been sitting with a blown engine? The OP is PURCHASING...
I found the opposite with Maretron. They were helpful, but the system they installed had a PC mounted underneath the FB helm on a 54' Bertram...
They have tenders in Rybovich that are larger than that!!!!!
I just posted because someone else did and it was in the new thread.......Wonder if he ever did get his own 70 footer.....hahaha
Don't do it. The new engines, the gauges are done through the factory computer and are powered by it and DC voltage. Any kind of add on system...
Just borrow a wheelchair or a hovaround and they'll let you through the front of the line!!!! hehehe
Nice boat. It has a transom/aft area look of a Jim smith and a bow more in line with a Carolina Boat.
As everyone stated, under 200 tons you don't need a license according to the USCG for private use. Finding an insurance company that will cover...
D.C. is a great place to visit. There are tons of different Smithsonians that are free and right next to each other. Arlington National...
The other question is, what condition is the other engine in? If this one is seized, I'd plan on rebuilding both motors. How long has the boat...
Why not just do a trip that you'll enjoy rather than a drive-by. By the time the Captain gets in each day, he's going to have his hands full...
