I fully agree that one occasional oil analysis - typically upon purchase - is hardly meaningful unless off the chart. But also regular oil...
In my experience, lack of competence is widespread also among authorised VP technicians. BUT, it would be unfair to fingerpoint at them only. I...
Not sure of the exact age, but since the 1550 was introduced a dozen of years ago or so, even if the engines would be among the earlier ones, at...
If the lights are controlled by momentary switches, it's likely that they do not control the light directly, but through impulse relays. Which...
Having in mind the logic behind that hull design, I'd be willing to bet that she could be even faster and more efficient with surface drives. But...
What do you mean exactly by "max continuous power"? The D13 engine in the IPS 1350 has an "R5" rating (pleasure duty), which in VP jargon means: -...
It isn't the haulout for normal oil change that affects the cost of ownership so much. Whenever you have emulsionated oil (as you experienced...
Seriously? Got a link? Anyhow, none of the builders I spoke with are paying anywhere near those prices.
With any builder offering alternative powerplants (including non-VP and non-IPS), the first of your statements above would be plain wrong. I'm not...
Extra cost vs. what? Did Delta Powerboats ever built anything on shafts?
