https://www.superyachtnews.com/business/the-state-of-the-insurance-market
This article covers a lot of the fundamental changes that are going
on with marine yacht insurance.
Most of us probably don't own superyachts but the trickle down
effects us also.
The ships engines are also used, the tug & towing bridle is used to keep the bow centered.
Also the hydraulic pressure that forms on either side of the hull helps
keep the vessel centered.
As BB said - if you can fit it in a container that will be the best option.
Both Wallenius and Grimaldi (and a couple others) have Ro/Ro ships that sail from Galveston to Europe.
Call them to see if either goes to your destination, otherwise call a freight forwarding company and let them...
Speed is handy, provided the Wx allows you to use it.
Last month we took our 28' Crozier around
Prince of Wales island in 3 days & 2 nights, which is about
a 300 nm trip.
We went clockwise, starting and finishing in Ketchikan.
Being able to get around Cape Chacon in just a few hours after...
You could mount 2 tabs -
1 one either side of the port & stbd. drain plugs going as far as
possible without touching the metal swim platform support.
That being said you are under powered if you truly want
to plane with the weight your boat now weighs.
Are you getting full RPM from your...
My brother has done two I/O to O/B conversions - still using the
2nd one, 26' boat that a single I/O, now has a Yamaha 300 on a bracket.
Make sure you reinforce where the stringers tie into the transom with
bracing, knees, etc.
Be careful that your bracket bolt holes are clear of your newly...
I have a Garmin 1222 XSV plotter with knobs - which I ordered.
I can be radar or plotter or spilt screen.
I find Furuno and JRC to be the most common on ships.
We are members of Air Med - www.airmed.com
A family membership is $385 per year, they fly world wide.
As with other providers you must call them directly to start
the process.
"I'm intrigued by the whole process of CNC/laser cut parts kits that can be made from CAD plans, and welded together to create a boat. That seems like a very effective way to build a one-off."
This is how my boat began - a lot of pre-cut Alu sheets that showed up
on an 18 wheeler.
Anyone on the forum considering the new N475?
If so, what vessel would you be coming from?
We are starting the search for our retirement vessel, this one
checks most of the boxes.
Looking forward to seeing one in person some day.