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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...

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...

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...

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...

Only speed loss is about .1 knot Slight drag to port but not anything that affects fuel burn or steerage.

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...

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...

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...

Our website is mvmoondance.com for more pics and story. Our youtube channel has a walkthrough and is also mvmoondance.

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

I'm 60 so while I'm here...

There is a great article in Newsweek from a medical doctor in a major European hospital that gives a good prospective from a medical doctor on the front lines. The title says it all and echos my sentiment. "YOUNG AND UNAFRAID OF THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC? GOOD FOR YOU. NOW STOP KILLING PEOPLE |...

They already found one. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/us-postal-service-worker-tests-positive-for-coronavirus

Murray, good link to a great technical write up on the COVID-19 virus. I read it at least 3 times to digest the situation. I suggest it to everyone for good reading and decision making. Ted & Tom, you are right about the scientific community not knowing the true numbers of cases, deaths and...

To the OP, in all seriousness and to your question, the Coronavirus HAS affected our economy and I know because I am very well invested in the market. The market is a roller coaster right now. The economic effect is mostly on stocks and some commodity items such as mask, sanitizes, water...

All it takes is someone snorting bath salts and getting Covid 19 while getting bit by a rabid dog. Then you have your rabid flesh eating zombie apocalypse. Long range boats like trawlers will be bought up like surgical mask. The boat is our bug-out plan for such an event. Just point the pointy...

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I'm obligated and land locked for for a few years. All I can do until then is plan. We are considering a smaller 45 or 50 footer and cruise coastal for a couple of years. We will cross that bridge when the time comes. A lot will depend on what boats are available at the time. But the 60+ is on...

You are absolutely correct sir! That is my nature but there is a reason for me marching my ducks. Due to finance entanglements, I cannot purchase the boat for another 4 years. So I am a monkey in a cage with the banana just out of reach. A very big banana. So all I can do is clean my fork and...

So what both of you are saying meeting people along the way and talking it up with other owners is the norm. I can understand that. Thanks