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Randy doing regular maintenance on our single Perkins engine
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Randy doing regular maintenance on our single Perkins engine
Well written article. I’ve owned my MT34DC for just over a year now. Single engine 120 Lehman and both thrusters and I couldn’t be more pleased. The configuration is not worry-free, but it’s not twice the worry! I really enjoy following you guys, keep the post coming! here
While I was busy wrapping Christmas presents, Randy was busy with the annual maintenance on our Perkins 185 and Onan generator engines. Randy learned early on that it is worth every penny saved to do this type of work yourself. Hiring someone… here
Living spaces include a private forward stateroom with an island queen berth, a head with separate shower, and a full galley with household-style appliances. In the salon, a convertible dinette or L-shaped settee provides additional guest accommodations. The cockpit features a full-length roof that can be fitted with screening or a weather enclosure, as well as fold-down berths to make a third stateroom. The elongated roof also creates a large overhead area for dingy storage or a solar panel array. more
The interior of the C-24 features wood cabinetry and shelving in the galley (cooktop, microwave, refrigerator, two sinks) as well as in the private forward stateroom. There’s a combined head/shower compartment and a long list of standard conveniences — from a hardtop sports rack, to windshield wipers, to a Garmin navigation suite — that make this boat truly cruise-worthy.
Inside the beamy salon and galley, a new layout maximizes space, with a pilothouse a few steps up. The master stateroom is forward, now with more headroom thanks to the retooled deck. A guest cabin with bunks sleeps two more. [links]
Ranger Tugs R-23 [links]
The "other" type Trawler - looks like a true trawler above the water, but it sports a semi displacement hull. The semi
displacement hull along with the power train is designed to provide lift as well as forward motion. The "lift" is designed to raise the
front of the vessel out of the water to help the vessel on plane. These vessels will have twin engines and offer more speed (typically
15 to 18 knots or about 18 to 20 mph. Yes, you get 2 times the speed, but it comes at 2 to 4 times the fuel.
Typically both type trawlers have a large fuel and water capacity to enable extended cruising and offer wonderful interior live
aboard space and creature comforts that are simply unmatched by any other type pleasure vessel of the same size.
The full displacement trawler is designed to direct all its power to pushing your vessel forward through the water, whereas a semi
displacement hull is designed to lift the bow as well as push your vessel through the water. Therefore, much of vessels energy (and
therefore fuel economy) is used "lifting the bow" the bow of the vessel out of the water, rather than moving it more smoothly through
the water. The semi displacement trawler is engineered to provide its owner with more speed - but speed comes with the sacrifice of
fuel efficiency.
The full-displacement trawler is built for 8-10 knots sustained cruising speed (barely faster than a sailboat).
It will burn much less fuel at its recommended cruising speed and is second in fuel efficiency only to a sailboat. The semi displacement
trawler, along with cabin cruisers were designed for higher cruising speeds in the 18-24 knot sustained cruising range and are not very
economic vessels for long distance cruising. [links]
When you think about a boat and budget for living a-board and cruising the Great Loop, you must think first about what it
takes for you to be comfortable and happy. For sure, the boats that are great for over-night or long weekends simply won't work over
the long haul of a year or more cruising the Great Loop.
Full displacement vs semi displacement & What the difference means to you:
Built on the signature Navigator hull, the 48 Classic pilothouse offers the same great. more
Built on the signature Navigator hull, the 48 Classic pilothouse offers the same great performance you've come to expect from all other Navigator yachts. The fuel efficient hull.
*FLAG BLUE HULL* Once again, the specifications that govern the design and build of the First 47.7 combine Beneteau’s expertise and experience with the talent of Bruce Farr, to.
*LLC, SALES TAX INCENTIVES* Wait a minute. Isn't that you sitting serenely on the afterdeck of that gorgeous Sea Ray® 480 Motor Yacht? No? Pity. One quick turn of the key, the.
The Greenline 45 Coup� borrows the hull, transmission and layout of the 45 Fly but offers the possibility of sailing with a reduced draft, especially on inland waterways. Thanks to its electric sunroof, you will be able to sail according to the weather, all year round. Without a flybridge, the cockpit space is larger, as are the seating areas. Finally, the capacity of the solar panels increases from 600 watt to 2.4 kW (8 panels). In good weather, these produce up to 15 kW, enough energy for life on board for four people, without the need for a generator. In addition to a range of engines with a hybrid option, the Greenline 45 Coup� is available with a Volvo Penta IPS600 (2X440 hp) engine for a top speed of 30 knots. [links]
The Grand Banks 54 has a semi-displacement hull with a tulip bow and classic, chic lines. Thus, with a Volvo Penta D11s 725 HP engine, at a speed of 10 knots, consumption is estimated at 26L/hour, which gives it an autonomy of 130 hours of navigation since the fuel tank is 3,400 L. The first model offers two double cabins and a galley on the lower deck. The owners can also choose to install the galley on the main deck to have a third cabin. In the two-cabin version, the galley is located on the port side and receives the light coming in through the windshield. The interior decoration is classic and warm with wooden furniture and partitions. The layout of the boat is suitable for a day trip at sea as well as for a long month on board with the family.
This model of barely 10 m long is inspired by the Trawler 36 and is full of tricks and innovations for sailing as a couple. Its fully secured cockpit is equipped with a transom that unfolds to create a real bathing platform. Always connected to the outside, the galley worktop unfolds into the cockpit. The interior is warm with a wooden layout and offers all the comfort for cruising. The lower deck, if designed for two people, offers the possibility to create an independent cabin thanks to a bulkhead on rails. The Rh�a 34 is groundable, Rh�a's trademark, and can be powered by a single or twin engine. With 2x250 HP, it reaches a maximum speed of 21 knots and finds its cruising speed at 11 knots.
The Delphia BluEscape 1200 is a 12.75 m (41.83 ft) trawler designed for family cruising at a cruising speed of 9 knots. With the addition of a flybridge the boat gets additional outdoor living space and brings a more "seaworthy" side to it. Inside, no change. The 2 cabins and the 2 shower rooms are located below a companionway. The main deck is fitted out with great comfort for life on board during long cruises. more
This new model from De Boarnstream shipyard is based on three main features: outdoor living, comfort and style. Its program is that of a cruise in the sun while taking advantage of a generous cockpit with in particular a large bench seat on the back which makes it possible to benefit from the navigation facing the sea or within the cockpit. There are two double cabins and a toilet on board. Her maximum speed is 10 knots and her cruising speed is 7 knots with an inboard engine of 110 HP. more