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    Stabilizers Grand Banks Classic

    Watched a refit video from Cruising Sea Ventures and what it "really" took to add the paravanes. They did lots more to add a crows nest, but by the time you add the superstructure and necessary reinforcement for the outriggers, they were in $75k. They also added a bulbous bow for $20k and that...
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    Twin Detroit Diesels 8.2 litre FWC

    I'd suggest that you get a copy of: "Mid Size Power Boats: A Guide for Discriminating Buyers," by David H Pascoe. Chapter 9 covers most engines including the Detroits. Some see him as controversial, but he spent a lifetime surveying boats.
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    Mainship 430 Displacement or Semi-Planing?

    Greetings all, I am a newbie and was wondering how close the Mainship 430 is to a displacement hull. Dave Gerr's book talks about the quarter beam buttock angle (the center line angle the hull makes toward the stern to a line parallel to the waterline ...if I got that right). He says semi...
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