The other issue and main issue in Italy is the tax cost of having fulltime employees. I know that Azimut and Feretti both build the boats and...
I like Hatteras, but I am not a Hatteras fanboy, and not partial to just Hatteras. I have been on and ran most all of the Motoryachts in that...
Have you ever been on a 72' Hatteras? The layout is extremely well thought out and about perfect for a yacht that size, and the living area and...
I saw a 61' that was built by Buddy when he was on his last legs, and the year sounds right around that time, a friend of a friend took delivery...
The issues I am speaking of specificially are poor electrical design and materials resulting in various electrical failures, poor engineering in...
The Bertram Internationals had issues with Termites in the wood during the build. However, I've never heard of Bertram in Miami having issues of...
They're sexy and that's why it sells. Why do Ferrari's sell when they need major maintanence done like every 5,000 miles. Nobody would use those...
A good hull surveyor? I like Malcolm Elliot with Florida Nautical Surveyors.
LOLOLOLOL those weren't the only issues Cheoy lee had back in the 80's. I worked on one, and every single wire running through the boat was...
Are you the guy that did back to back seatrials on a 54', a 60' GT, and a 63 EB right after the Miami Boat Show with the Australian dealer on...
I think given your location, you could probably do well with timeless boats from a good manufacturer. The 31' Bertram comes to mind, for example....
This, they also make a carpet tape that may work, but it's not as strong as seaming it.....or take it carefully to a carpet place and they'll...
I agree, the varnished toe rail looks great and makes a HUGE difference.
I think they started using 12 volt for the generator and common electronics bank around 1975. Newmar converters were used for the gauges and...
This is true to a large aspect, but it's a lot more work. I've found is when you get over 70', the 100 amp shorepower cords are HEAVY compared to...
A friend of mine ran one that was the same year, back when it was new. It was an open bridge and called the Chardan. I believe it cruised at 33...
I know this is directed at Pascal, but here are my thoughts. Concern about hours of gas and diesel inboards varies greatly from manufacturer to...
Actual polishing to a mirror like finish, on anything other than surface drive props (Arnesons etc). No, but I see from your links that it is...
I had an owner who'se good friend had a 96'ish on order and had hull #2 being built. When they launched hull number 1, it listed so badly, they...
Pascal pointed out the benefits of both pretty well. If you're looking for quality, Add Hatteras and Neptunus to that list and Hatteras' 72' MY...
