I grew up around wooden boats and started working in a boatyard when I was 15yrs old. I have seen all sorts of quick fixes for leaky boats. When...
I forgot to mention - no matter what you decide on - new or used - get a good surveyor. In the long run it will be a cheap investment. (We just...
I would definately go with a custom or semi -production builder with a good reputation. Find a style/type you like and find out which ones are on...
I think you can't go wrong with Shadow and AMG's advice. Having spent the last 30 years working on boats - ships, tugboats, ferries and presently...
I'm presently working on a large motor yacht with an "Orca II A" sewage treatment system. It is certified by the USCG and IMO as a MSD Type II....
Anyone know of any pre-cleaning shortcuts for an Alfa Laval F.O. centrifuge? It would make cleaning alot easier if it could be flushed out prior...
I didn't see this thread before posting mine about Land's End. Pelorus is now docked in Antibes
The 160 ft M/Y" Land's End " sunk while on charter in Corsica yesterday (possibly the day before). There were no injuries but they are claiming...
We just installed a program from Techman software to organize all of our equiptment, spares, maintenance schedules, monthly ISM reports etc. It is...
Sorry to hear of your experience - you're lucky to be alive! It should be a wake up call to every other captain, engineer and boat owner. Carbon...
