Find a new mechanic. 12v71TI's usually go 5000 hours between rebuilds. Idling for an hour or two will not hurt them. Just run them at cruise...
If you are on a budget, don't even consider a wooden boat. They are expensive to maintain, and the expenses never stop!
I find it hard to believe as the lazarette door, and swim platform is typically a foot above the waterline on Azimuts......But if true, then....
She probably is one of my favorite new yachts, if not most favorite. Burger did an exceptional job with her, and she is absolutely beautiful. I...
I got the pleasure of meeting George (kafue) and seeing the boat first hand as well as going on the seatrial. Merritt's did a truely exceptional...
Check for DC voltage at the socket. It sounds like a typical DC voltage light assembly which they used on a lot of boats around that time. They...
I see that they have a price on a gun of say $395,00 Euro's.....is that the same as $395 and no cents?
I hear that importing a used gun into the United States is expensive and a huge hassle. I would talk to someone that has an importing FFL here...
Yeah, but it's ohhhh so much cheaper to just use hose. You don't have to buy extra hose clamps and FRP elbows. Only replace the hose 3 times as...
15.720 Use of Non-US licenses and/or documented personnel STATES a- United States vessels which need to replace one or more persons while on a...
If you have tight bends and such, stay away from the blue silicone hoses. Use a good marine wet exhaust hose with wire (to help with crushing at...
Actually from Norfolk south to the last lock it is all Idle Speed/Slow Speed. It states it on a sign at the first lock (several miles north of...
Well according to US Coast Guard CFR 15.720. A US Documented vessel must employ US crew. If the Captain violates this and gets caught while in...
I wonder if she has the machinery installed in the hull. It looks like it would be because the 1st level deck is already installed, unless they...
Do you think they'll salvage her, or she is now a permanent reef on the rocks there?
Could it be that the Polish tug boat crew were sipping too much of that Russian Vodka they got when they picked the boat up at the yard?
What size yacht are you looking for? And, how much time aboard do you need?
He could probably find somebody that would rent the yacht to them fairly reasonably since it is not leaving the dock. However, it sounds like...
Water pump impellors are recommended to be changed at 2 years or 200 hours, whichever comes first. I change water pump impellors as preventative...
I too like the silicone in the screw heads, a very nice touch. I have run a boat with removable chaulks like that. I would highly recommend...
