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    Kha-Shing - feedback and transport

    We are original owners of a 52’ Kha Shing built boat under the Vista Yacht Co label in the northeast. Spindrift on the west coast and Bell yachts in Texas are all the same hulls with different customizations. As a testament to quality Kha Shing is still in business today and is recognized as a...
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    Is Anyone Cruising Right Now?

    Absolutely. No better way to sequester yourself. Left our home Port RI 2+ weeks ago heading north. Won’t return home for another 4 weeks. Lots of folks cruising
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    FOUND President 42' trawler project $6,000

    I have the TAMD60C engines approaching 5000 hrs.They have been extremely reliable (for me) but yes, parts are getting scarce . You could do real well parting those engines out.
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    ‘88 Vista 43’ MY

    As coincidences go we have bought a condo in East Greenwich and will be moving there next year. Most likely we will be docking at Prime. I very familiar with Vista Yachts and am happy to answer any questions you may have.
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    ‘88 Vista 43’ MY

    The question whether your vessel is a trawler or not is how you choose operate. The hull is a semi-displacement modified v hull. Clearly it's not a trawler hull however at displacement speeds you will find the cats will sip diesel and you have all the other benefits of a trawler.
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    ‘88 Vista 43’ MY

    Vista Yachts were built by Kha Shing Enterprises in Taiwan and imported by East End Enterprises (EEE). You'll find EEE on your HIN. Kha Shing a very reputable and successful builder but like many Taiwan builders never established their own name for marketing purposes. Instead they would...
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    Taiwan Trawlers source

    I've owned the same Taiwan built MY since new in 1984, She is 52' built by Kha Shing Enterprises under the Vista name. Construction and systems are superb and compares with anything built in the US except for the fine woodwork and detailing which is not available in the US. She will continue...
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    Golden Star Trawlers? Anybody heard of them?

    The Golden Star brand was started by the principles of Bestway Industries in the late 1980's. Bestway built motor yachts principally under the LaBell name for Marine Trader. Relations with Don Miller of Marine Reader weren't good so Bestway tried to break their supply agreement and started to...
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    Fuel Contamination (and Racor Filter Help)

    Has anyone installed a commercially available fuel polishing system or designed and installed their own. I know it's not too difficult with a pump and filter and additional plumbing. Having a timer that regularly circulates fuel would be the advantage of purchased systems
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