You might want to consider a vacuum type elevator. They are reliable, take up less space than the standard hydraulic units, are easy to install,...
The bonding wire should be stranded copper. The size varies with the application but error on the large size. You can buy standard copper that...
DO NOT CONNECT a hot line L1 and neutral in a heating element circuit. The element acts as a loop and will result in voltage on the neutral...
Does anybody have experience with landing a helicopter on their boat? What are the issues? We are involved in the design of an 80 foot boat...
I am Canadian, located in Vancouver and planning the 78 foot build. The drawings are done as is most of the specifications. I have to wait for...
President Yachts Actually the boat you are looking at is an older style. The new design is way better, more modern lines. Have a look at their...
I am in the beginning process of building a 78-footer and with one exception all is well. The interior of the boat is teak with oak floors....
Cat Man Thanks for the input.... The 1500's will give me 20 knots cruise but for the most part I will likely run at either 16 or 12. I...
Mtu Cat Man OK..I will accept that. Now I am down to CAT or MAN. Any advice there...?
SONAR and more Thanks for the heads-up.....lots to look at for sure. I hope to keep my navigation/communication budget at 250K. All of my...
Good, bad or indifferent, I would like to hear any experience regarding MTU 10V200M93 diesel engines. Service – maintenance – operational –...
The time has come to spec all the navigation and safety equipment for an 80 foot boat I am building. I am looking at the usual radar, GPS,...
Still Looking Thanks for the feed-back. I have a particular yacht in mind. I am hoping that either it or one similar comes on the market...
The US economy, such as it is, where are the best deals on yachts for sale, particularly in the 70 to 80 foot range……? I have been looking all...
the devil is in the details You’re right there. I have the engineers from Volvo, the hull designer, the architect and my people looking into...
cost is relative If you want to enjoy boating consider the operating cost after the initial capital outlay. I am down-sizing to a76 footer but...
Touche' That Falcon is really something else..;... a true "yacht". Oh well.....:o ....I guess I am only in the "boat" class, in contrast to...
Lj And Vlj On the jet cost f.y.i. Eclipse, Cessna, Embraer, Honda, diamond, epic, to mention a few are all selling corporate jets ranging in...
Good feed-back. I looked at a couple of new Horizons (68 and 82) recently and didn't notice any stress cracks to speak of but I have to admit...
No worries. I lost my literary license some time back….