It is very critical on Yanmars to have the valves adjusted at the proper intervals (depending on the engine it is either 600hrs or 1000hr...
I agree that many of those things can be switched out for US parts. But then you are re-mounting things in different locations, fabricating some...
Actually there are a lot of parts you could be waiting for that could really hamper the owners usage on a foreign boat without adequate support....
You're really going overboard with the hull laminate and thickness issue. You're buying a $300k yacht which is about what a nice new 35' center...
It is not necessary under USCG rules to have STCW unless you're license is 200tons and over (the cutoff may be 500tons). I too do a lot of...
I am currently managing a 50' Azimut and have managed a 70' Seajet and 68 Plus. Azimuts can be a little tricky to get parts for, however if you...
As a freelance captain, I have never checked into other insurance. I have and do always fall underneath the owners insurance. In fact in the...
1.Use whink on windows before rain-xing if they are etched. Just rub a 1ft area with a wet paper towel with whink when you see the etching...
3 to 1 scope is appropriate if you are using all chain, but more scope doesn't hurt. I've found that using a hook that fits between the links...
Every MTU boat I've run (mostly 12v183's), I hid in the salon until the massive amounts of smoke dissappated on cold start up. LOL Although I...
This is a little more then a little negative pressure. You have to pull fairly hard on the latch for the door to open. Like ten lbs of force.
Very few, I knew the importer and he stopped inporting them. They built the boats slated for the US market sloppy in comparison to the ones built...
I ran a 2001 50' Viking SF with 1050 mans. It ran like a raped ape and cruised at 36 knots. The boat was stable. You do have to start backing...
I've run the 52' Cabo on a long trip and feel it is underventilated. When you are at cruise the engine room door stays sucked shut and takes a...
I do see things changing. I do a lot of deliveries and have had to do them at hull speed most of the time to keep expenses down. For example...
I really feel that the salvage laws need some revisioning for situations like this. It is one thing if a vessel goes down in 150 feet of water...
It becomes very difficult to do after a while. It is the reason I choose not to go full time. I did have a delivery and had to wait for an...
It was 2001 and IMO it is a dated hull design. The 35' Carolina Classic offers a phenominal ride in any sea in comparison. The new 38' was...
I am no chemist, but wouldn't even think of adding alcohol to a diesel tank. I just underwent a rebuild on a customers 12v71TI, that was rebuilt...
Here in South Florida, there are lots of plastic bags that end up in the water. I manage 10 different yachts and it seems like every week (or...
