Forum: Cruising and Events - Interior Waters
02-27-2024, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 736
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Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns
03-20-2022, 12:42 PM
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Replies: 92
Views: 15,539
I can report she is now laying on her side at...
I can report she is now laying on her side at Gulf Marine Yachtworks in Ft. Myers Beach, FL. I saw her there yesterday and wondered what the backstory was. Very sad sight to see a great cruising...
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Forum: Power Systems
04-27-2021, 07:42 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,337
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Forum: Power Systems
04-26-2021, 08:38 AM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,337
Sorry, but I'm confused.
Are you...
Sorry, but I'm confused.
Are you suggesting I do all the following for my engine survey?
Remove the injectors to check the compression? And then put them back in and "run the rack?"
"Adjust...
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Forum: Power Systems
04-25-2021, 11:25 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,337
Engine Survey for DD 6V92s
I have an accepted off on a RPHMY with twin 550 HP DD 6V92s.
With 550 HP, am I correct that they must be TAs?
The current owner has had her for five years. He says he has run her at 8 to 10...
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Forum: Power Systems
04-25-2021, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 15,931
I have received conflicting feedback on how to...
I have received conflicting feedback on how to best run the 6V92s.
Some people have said, “you can’t baby these girls, you got to run them on the pins.” I take it that means at higher RPMs.
This...
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Forum: Power Systems
04-25-2021, 10:17 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 15,931
Detroits mistake was in the sealants used to...
Detroits mistake was in the sealants used to assemble the engine.
Use DD stuff it will leak unless very fine workmanship was used. Clean surfaces and a torque wrench.
Using OTS sealant was...
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Forum: Power Systems
04-25-2021, 09:49 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 15,931
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Forum: Power Systems
04-22-2021, 03:54 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 15,931
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Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape
04-19-2021, 08:48 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,058
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Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape
04-18-2021, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 7,058
Insuring an older boat
From what I gather finding a company to insure an older boat can be difficult.
I am looking to buy a trawler or motor yacht in 45’ to 60’ range to cruise and live aboard six months a year. My...
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Forum: Other Trawler Systems
03-29-2021, 05:00 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 11,124
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Forum: General Discussion
03-26-2021, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 101
Views: 13,835
One vote for Yeti. I have gone thru so many...
One vote for Yeti. I have gone thru so many cheap large coolers - mostly Igloos and Colemans on my boats thru the years, I can't count. Buying replacement parts, fixing leaks and cracks. I got my...
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Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape
01-11-2021, 11:10 PM
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Replies: 145
Views: 18,514
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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts
01-10-2021, 09:24 AM
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,973
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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts
12-17-2020, 03:35 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,973
Sorry but this posted before I finished.
I...
Sorry but this posted before I finished.
I have been aboard her and I can highly recommend her. For anyone interested in this boat, I can tell you she is a fine, comfortable, well-maintained...
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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts
12-17-2020, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,973
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Forum: General Discussion
12-14-2020, 03:41 PM
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Replies: 53
Views: 5,304
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Forum: General Discussion
12-11-2020, 09:31 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 30,904
For those who can't afford the Dashew 64 or to...
For those who can't afford the Dashew 64 or to build a trawler with an aluminum superstructure and steel hull, I ask...
What about aluminum?
A lot of beautiful yachts have been built in aluminum?...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-11-2020, 09:27 AM
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Replies: 140
Views: 30,904
What about aluminum?
A lot of beautiful yachts...
What about aluminum?
A lot of beautiful yachts have been built in aluminum?
I don't see that many listings for them on the east coast of the US, other than large old Burger and Broward motoryachts....
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Forum: General Discussion
12-10-2020, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 30,904
I imagine some repairs, like the sanding or...
I imagine some repairs, like the sanding or sandblasting rust and repainting would be a huge job if it is behind the joinery. If you actually need to cut out rust, I assume you would typically be...
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Forum: General Discussion
12-10-2020, 04:43 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 30,904
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Forum: General Discussion
12-07-2020, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 42
Views: 3,868
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Forum: General Discussion
12-06-2020, 10:11 PM
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Replies: 140
Views: 30,904
Steel Trawlers - Pros and Cons
I looked for a thread on this subject in TF and I was surprised not to find one. Probably just user error on my part.
I'm planning to buy a trawler in the 45' to 60' range. Searching for the...
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Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts
12-02-2020, 04:13 PM
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Replies: 56
Views: 7,973
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