Recent content by LCC

checked out your web page, how you have prepared the boat to meet your needs is impressive, top notch gear with critical point redundancy. Question on repowering your vessel - 'original Cummins were approaching end of life'..how many hours were on yours, and if properly maintained, what are the...

thanks, Kevin, good info, much appreciated. Bulkheads sound right, and 1.5" of solid hand laid fiberglass wrapping a 1" core is solid construction. Only issue with core construction is making sure all through hull fittings are periodically resealed, as any leaks will get sucked into the...

Bayliner and Meridian History and Updates from a brokers perspective, some very good info on the Bayliner/Meridian vessels, built in the same shop at different times. Broker is much more the fan of the 4788, calls out 'over time' issues with the smaller boats in the Bayliner series, and also...

very nice boat, like both the looks and the layout. how is the construction on these? Collision bulkhead up front? Hand laid or chopper gun? How are they reinforced? Head space in the engine room?

thnx..do understand how a single shaft prop is protected by the keel, and a bow thruster helps with docking maneuverability.

We're currently researching Puget Sound cruiser/live aboard's, and would welcome feedback on based on what you're learned, what would you buy if you were going to purchase another boat. Budget anywhere from 100k to 300k, 40' to 55', prefer displacement or semi displacement design, twin...

Greetings, great forum, have started digging into the content, as we're starting to research boats and marinas in the Puget Sound area for live aboard and cruising. We're in our mid 60's, good health and fit. During my 20's I worked as a harbormaster in a federal port, was the primary pilot on a...