It should. It was designed for Florida. I have a full chiller system with zones in each stateroom and salon. I can't remember the size of the...
We successfully completed the first the trip of the journey. Pulled into our temporary home at Pleasant Harbor Marina in Brinnon, WA at 10 am...
Like any engine manufacturer, they built good engines and some not so good. As Capt Ralph mentioned, the 3116’s are arguably the worst engine CAT...
Great info - thanks for sharing. We chose Loreto due to the islands close by with all the bays and inlets and beautiful beaches. Also for the low...
Trip is going well thus far (knock wood). We have 450 miles behind us and right at 200 to go. Tomorrow will be a bit shorter run at 140 miles to...
Pulled out of Ketchikan AK early this morning for likely the last time. Pointed the boat south and started our 5 day run to Puget Sound. Day 1 was...
I had my boat painted a few years ago with Awlcraft. Mine is not aluminum though. So far the Awlcraft is holding up great.
All great input - thanks everyone! I figured having something would help with insurance as they always ask if there is any certifications. Maybe...
I’m thinking about getting my Master’s License just to make insurance easier. Which license level is recommended and what are the quickest online...
Have you tried contacting NL directly? I bought my NL gens direct when I did my repower. My company does have a relationship there so not sure if...
Insurance is an absolute PITA these days. The older the boat, the worse it gets. I'm relocating my boat and so I have to redo my insurance. Must...
If it’s just a head gasket then repair is a no-brainer IMHO. Even with a higher rated pressure cap, you have to ask where is the pressure coming...
I hate hearing this given I have two NL gens with the Luggers. Hopefully it was a fluke as you hear more stories of them running amazingly long...
my bad - when I saw 65 and 72 I thought he was referencing year model. I saw “early builds” then 65 and 72 so read it wrong.
The OP must be asking about Donzi speedboats ? The Sportfish line was started by Donzi in the mid 80’s I believe the molds were sold to Roscioli...
There is a good hand grab already that runs the length of the salon windows. I also installed additional hand grabs on the front corners of the...
My 54' Sportfish had Rupp triple spreader outriggers on it when I bought it back in 2012. I moved the boat to Alaska and took the riggers off as...
If you have trouble getting the gear off, any basic machine shop should be able to easily press the gear off then press the new one on. Even a...
I did ZF controls and am very happy with them. But it wasn't a retrofit to mechanical engines. Not sure if they offer that. I also did the ZF...
My 9kw NL uses a Lugger diesel. It takes 4 qts. of oil on a change. Yes, I'm plumbed to a Reverso pump. It takes me about 30 mins to change the...
