I think this youtube video discussing the timeline of the event and relevant ship operations is very useful. Much better that media talking heads...
I’ll try to keep this relatively short. Vessel must be insured, No Exception Vessel must be seaworthy for intended use. if recently...
Absolutely heartbreaking! The workers on the bridge had no chance and may not have even recognized the danger in time to try and evacuate the...
Never run a 69 Ferretti so I don't know your range at cruise speed. If you can maintain 15+ kts and cover 200 miles before needing fuel, not a...
I simply said I agreed with your position. I don't get on a boat with no insurance or insurance that does not cover me as the operator. I do the...
Another vote for Option 3. As CR pointed out, VP has made several improvements over the years with their Pods I've operated several boats with...
I've made that run several times on vessels ranging 46-70 ft. Just a matter of picking weather windows and take your time. No need to cross the...
Interesting and still unresolved topic. Like many here, I offer private lessons on a clients boat and do deliveries on the West Coast from Mexico...
An acquaintance was on that vessel a few years ago as part of a sea trial. He said it had some serious performance issues but I don't recall the...
My personal experience with AGM 8D batteries has been the opposite of Pascals. I replaced the Start, House and Inverter 8Ds after 7 yrs because I...
Great video. Thanks for posting.
I’m West Coast only. Mexico to Canada but mostly California Coast.
For a 40-60 foot vessel on a multi day delivery, $600 per day plus cost for mate ($400). I’m actually on a delivery now from San Francisco to...
Installed Ultra swivels on two yachts. They have held up and performed well for over 5 years.
Neg. On scope. My Magnum unit doesn’t automatically reset once voltage drops. Manual says to shut off power and then restore to reset, which is...
Absolutely nothing but the High AC Voltage Fault on the Magnum remote screen My initial thought was a failing voltage regulator on the Kohler...
I had Kohler tech back on the boat last week. He ran a thorough diagnostic on the gen. Everything was well within spec. We tried various loads...
Confirmed the fault is High Voltage (>150VAC) detected on AC input. I’ll order a new voltage regulator tomorrow. Thanks Pascal and Capt Ralph
I head back to the boat next weekend I'll confirm the fault, ac/dc high voltage, and triple check the Magnum settings.
Now you have me wondering about the "high voltage" fault. I assumed ac. I do not know the model of the Magnum Inverter/Charger off hand. I live...
