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Forum: Diesel Duck 02-18-2021, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,000
Posted By marcoh
"Diesel Duck" is a term coined by George Buehler...

"Diesel Duck" is a term coined by George Buehler for his power boats.

Anybody can build them, many are built as one-offs, and Seahorse Yachts are a commercial boat builder who commissioned...
Forum: General Discussion 12-05-2020, 07:21 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 22,539
Posted By marcoh
Anyway trawler channels i am subscribed to on...

Anyway trawler channels i am subscribed to on Youtube include:

Aboard Mermaid Monster
Cassidy's Sailing Trawler
Cruising Sea Venture
Dangar Marine
Dashew Offshore (think they may retired from...
Forum: General Discussion 12-05-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 22,539
Posted By marcoh
i always wonder how people find the time to...

i always wonder how people find the time to generate the number of videos that they post, think of interesting topics, time to film, edit, post etc.

According to www.socialblade.com SV Delos...
Forum: General Discussion 12-05-2020, 06:57 PM
Replies: 145
Views: 22,539
Posted By marcoh
i have been following RAN Sailing too, they did...

i have been following RAN Sailing too, they did just buy a new yacht and been doing various mods and I think they are off next year, so should become more interesting. Kids can be hard work, not...
Forum: General Discussion 12-05-2020, 06:14 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,869
Posted By marcoh
I guess you need to consider what it is that you...

I guess you need to consider what it is that you are trying to achieve. Getting a onboard compressor to fill a much higher pressure may not be possible as the compressor wont do it, and overall you...
Forum: Nordhavn 11-08-2020, 03:57 AM
Replies: 454
Views: 102,662
Posted By marcoh
Was they delay due to the number of 68 orders...

Was they delay due to the number of 68 orders they received in a short time (7ish?) I am guessing Covid would also have had some scheduling impact.
Forum: Nordhavn 11-06-2020, 10:06 PM
Replies: 454
Views: 102,662
Posted By marcoh
so when is the expected delivery date?

so when is the expected delivery date?
Forum: General Discussion 10-03-2020, 11:41 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 15,299
Posted By marcoh
Here a link to another discussion thread about a...

Here a link to another discussion thread about a large 74 ft double ender for sale

https://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/s35/diesel-duck-ellemaid-30194.html
Forum: Nordhavn 11-18-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,121
Posted By marcoh
Interesting new direction for Nordhavn competing...

Interesting new direction for Nordhavn competing in the superyacht market and hope it works outs. I like the look of the boat, maybe a few too many windows, and as they say, steel is real!
Forum: General Discussion 07-27-2019, 11:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,942
Posted By marcoh
Consider looking for a trawler that can be used...

Consider looking for a trawler that can be used as for what you want to do. Everynow and then a nice one come up that would do what you want to do for a reasonable price


Pleasure Boats | Qld...
Forum: Diesel Duck 06-10-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 30,409
Posted By marcoh
Any update?

Any update?
Forum: Diesel Duck 05-27-2019, 05:57 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 28,768
Posted By marcoh
Asking price is now US$394k. Looking at the...

Asking price is now US$394k. Looking at the words and pics in the ad, it is a lesson in how to try and not entice potential customers to buy a boat.
Forum: Diesel Duck 04-07-2019, 05:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,098
Posted By marcoh
DD462 ocean crossing video interview

Just saw this come up in my YouTube feed, interesting interview, and over coming some mid-ocean challenges!

https://youtu.be/blOJqzt8Rv4
Forum: Nordhavn 02-26-2019, 07:00 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 27,504
Posted By marcoh
Just to give an indication of how rough it can...

Just to give an indication of how rough it can get there, Cyclone "Oma" just went by, but still 100's of miles away, and record 13m (40+ ft) waves were measured just off the coast where Dirona...
Forum: Diesel Duck 06-24-2018, 05:18 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 30,409
Posted By marcoh
here is some interesting info...

here is some interesting info https://www.machineservice.com/technical-101/vibrational-issues

Noting the same basic setup appears to work acceptably on the slightly smaller 462, you may have just...
Forum: General Discussion 05-08-2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,467
Posted By marcoh
Depending on the builder it could also at times...

Depending on the builder it could also at times be argued #1 was way overbuilt and by #40 they may have learnt to cut all the corners they can get away with!

I wonder what the ratio of 1-off...
Forum: General Discussion 05-01-2017, 05:55 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 6,594
Posted By marcoh
A boat is only worth what someone is willing to...

A boat is only worth what someone is willing to pay for it, and if you have negotiated a price than that is the value to you.

And further to Gordon's comments, a lot extra's may be valuable to...
Forum: General Discussion 04-26-2017, 06:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,189
Posted By marcoh
How do boats behave in big seas

Came across these couple of interesting videos.

Not often you can see how a boat really behaves in big seas but seeing this RC boat play around in the waves surprisingly little water comes over...
Forum: General Discussion 04-22-2017, 06:34 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 16,520
Posted By marcoh
A few small passagemakers that come to mind (some...

A few small passagemakers that come to mind (some are slightly more than 46 ft:). Also comes down to what the definition of a passagemaker is as, as these boats are limited in fuel capacity and thus...
Forum: Cruising and Events-Down Under 03-29-2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,002
Posted By marcoh
Here are some links to photos of damage to...

Here are some links to photos of damage to Hamilton Island marina
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=716986665140708&id=134080330098014...
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 03-20-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,384
Posted By marcoh
They are very little work, put them in the water...

They are very little work, put them in the water at the start of the journey, takes maybe 10 minutes, then retrieve them just before you get to the destination, another 10 minutes of work, and you...
Forum: Diesel Duck 02-25-2017, 10:23 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 28,768
Posted By marcoh
Agree it is not the boat for everyone but ar the...

Agree it is not the boat for everyone but ar the link below to his won't be the largest duck for much longer. They are building an 80ft version



THE BEST DD 382 IN THE WORLD FOR SALE - Topic...
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2017, 09:05 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 11,869
Posted By marcoh
That does look like a good ladder to use to climb...

That does look like a good ladder to use to climb back on the boat. I hate in when the ladder is too short, and especially if it is a bit choppy, a longer ladder is much appreciated and can make it...
Forum: Diesel Duck 02-04-2017, 06:37 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 28,768
Posted By marcoh
Diesel Duck Ellemaid

I think this is the largest Buehler Diesel Duck out there. It has been for sale for a while, starting at more than $1million a few year back, and now asking $500k. i have always thought this model...
Forum: General Discussion 11-29-2016, 05:42 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 9,729
Posted By marcoh
UV is excellent at killing stuff in the water but...

UV is excellent at killing stuff in the water but it has nil residual effect, say like chlorine dosing. Therefore I would suggest that tiny amount of water those small pipes can circulate would do...
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