I agree with this entire post, with your size and budget the Hatteras is also the way to go. Burger is a better choice then Broward but older...
I have run and run a 75' Hatteras MY extensively with 12v71TI's. At 1,000 rpms both motors burn 12-14 gph combined. At 800 rpm's they're at 8-10...
I much prefer a captain's chair with armrests like a Stidd chair. It offers more support and control in a rough sea and is more comfortable when...
From my experience CAT repaired all of the troublesome 3196's with updated parts, aftercoolers and such under warranty and all of the 3196's that...
I usually use D'Angelo's in Fort Lauderdale and they do great work. However, it might be easier for you to find someone local that you can take...
You could have a few different issues going on from what I can think of. How long has this issue been going on? Electric fuel pumps should solve...
Yes, some yacht design companies can set you in the right direction as to where to place fishboxes and such. Keep in mind this also determines...
Well, the transom. Keep in mind it is not supported from the starboard hullside to the port hullside. You have the marlin door and flip over...
I would see if you can find and take a look at a Vicem sportfish in your area or a charles Jannice. They are both sold here in the US market and...
My favorite is when I got boarded and they kept insisting on seeing the holding tank and seacock for the holding tank over and over again. I...
A few misconsceptions here though in your theory. The interior joinery *should* be a lot weaker then the foredeck of the vessel. Therefore the...
Yes, CAT c-18's will burn a lot less fuel compared to vessel speed at 1,000 rpms and below. At hull speed (displacement) you should net much much...
Yes, you can run your alternator's output directly to a high capacity battery isolator. I would think that you can run both alternators to 2...
The problem is the USCG has young men that are 21 +/- years old running these 60 mph boats. While they may or may not have the proper training....
Maintanence, noise while fishing, nowadays there isn't a large weight savings over using fiberglass, long term maintanence.
Yes, as well as many Cabo hulls and I believe Rybovich. However, aluminum sportfish have really grown out of favor and are disliked by most of...
I would recommend two things with your setup. 1. A Battery switch so that you can connect (parallel) the house batteries with the starting...
I would place a call into CAT with the engine serial numbers and make sure all of the updates have been done, especially with aftercoolers and...
All of the Taxidermists here got away from using the real fish or fish' skin at least ten years ago. Supposedly a fiberglass mount is more...
I have a great amount of respect for the USCG. I think that most of them are very well trained and very skilled. However, I have been boarded...
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