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    We upgraded our Nordhavn N3520 with a stabilizer!

    I can see that but there is no down size. It would cost you twice as much for that asymmetric value. I could let a few barnacles grow and make more of a difference in drag than one of these. I have talked to people putting on two of these on boats less than 50 feet. I think its over kill for...
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    We upgraded our Nordhavn N3520 with a stabilizer!

    Drag effects I answered this question from James B Frantz but it may have been in PM / email but deserves answering. My mileage is about 1.2 mpg at 2000 RPM and at 8.5 knots. There is a .1 knot drag when deployed. Not very significant but it adds up. Round it all off; a tenth of a gallon...
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    We upgraded our Nordhavn N3520 with a stabilizer!

    I just talked to DMS and they are OK with me quoting the US price of around 75K. (Generally) Like I said in my video, there are a lot of variables that affect that price. I had guys working during Thanksgiving and Christmas. If your hull can allow a faster build up, glassing and hole cut, you...
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    We upgraded our Nordhavn N3520 with a stabilizer!

    This system will not deploy partially. It does start to stabilizing as it comes out. As far as the cost goes; long-cours.62 is in the ball park. My marina was double the hours because it was their first but DMS discounted it some to offset. Overall under 80K US is the bogie. If I was do do it...
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    We upgraded our Nordhavn N3520 with a stabilizer!

    Only speed loss is about .1 knot Slight drag to port but not anything that affects fuel burn or steerage.
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    We upgraded our Nordhavn N3520 with a stabilizer!

    We are very excited to share our story of being the first Nordhavn 35 to install a stabilizer system. Not just your typical gyro or fins, but something unique. It’s called a Magnus Master and uses a one-meter rod that spins in two directions under water. The rod is around 6 inches in...
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    Pumpout Fitting Size?

    Twistedtree, this was an older post and I'm hoping there are more recent discovery's. I am faced with the same problem for my N35. I first had an attempt to pump out and their fitting would not mate. They tried to use a smaller diameter long tube but could not get enough suction. Maybe it was...
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    Nordhavn vs Fleming vs Kady Krogen

    Thank you Ken, this brings back memories. I have a different list now that I am an owner. Things start out such as this list and reality slaps you in the face. #1. Insurance was the first. I had only 26 feet of sailboat experience so the insurance company knocked down the stand up engine room...
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    Nordhavn vs Fleming vs Kady Krogen

    Our website is mvmoondance.com for more pics and story. Our youtube channel has a walkthrough and is also mvmoondance.
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    Nordhavn vs Fleming vs Kady Krogen

    I started this thread as a dreamer a few years ago. My wife and I are now owners. Today we purchased a Nordhavn 35 Hull#20. It was 2014 and Carol and I planed on motoring a boat in the Florida area where I grew up . What kind of boat? Where did we want to take it? How much money? All the kind...
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    Super yacht damages reef and fined 100K. How do I avoid this?

    All of this input is good common sense most of us practice now. What I can't get my head around is a $41 million dollar yachts captain allowed this to happen. Drunk, absent? His teenage son borrowed the boat? The news said the boat was owned by a wealth management firm. My best guess is a...
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    Super yacht damages reef and fined 100K. How do I avoid this?

    Can I assume then that I am responsible for any damage my anchor causes to the sea floor? If my anchor is set in sand and weather or current drags it across a patch of coral, am I liable? Whether it is accident or negligent I would have to think I would be.
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    Super yacht damages reef and fined 100K. How do I avoid this?

    In the news : Owners of $41 million superyacht agree to pay $100,000 after dropping anchor, damaging coral reef in Hawaii After reading this I ask these questions; What did this yacht do wrong? Was he anchored in a restricted area? Did he have too much rode paid out? Was it noted on the chart...
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    Future Liveaboards

    dsmangan, great thread. My wife and I are in your same shoes. My advise is to listen to all these guys but make your own decisions. We have similar plans and were guided towards the boats that fit our requirements. We are 4 years out from our dream and we encourage you to continue dreaming and...
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