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I think in the future when this subject comes up (over and over and over...) I will just say I have two singles, everbody should be happy with that I think.

*True that!* We can run 6-7 knots on around 5gph and we are 43'. -- Edited by Avista on Wednesday 17th of August 2011 08:00:48 PM

My wife and I dock our Sundeck quite easily. Only problem for us is with the hardtop over the sundeck, visibility can be a little challenging backing in to the slip, so it takes two, one on the controls and one spotter /line handler.

We no longer do as we use the Spot GPS message system to send daily (or when transiting, twice daily) 'check ok' messages to our list. We have two of the Spot GPS units with different 'custom' messenges and have found these very reliable in addition to our 406 EPIRB.

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I have the same engines in my smaller boat.* We are 43' and 34,000 lbs disp.* After exhaustive test runs over the last year I have found there is very little to gain running on a single (although there are no issues with twin disc or Caterpillar) vs. running both engines.* I cruise on both...

#1 I would only tow a smaller boat. #2 If in open water, towed astern on heaviest hawser available. #3. Inshore (harbor, marina, etc.) in smooth waters on the hip.

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I have used a broker to help me find a boat twice. the broker splits the commission with the listing broker. I was quite pleased both times (same broker). -- Edited by Avista on Thursday 16th of June 2011 11:11:07 AM

I run my 3208TA engines typically between 1100 and 1250 rpm. They run at normal temperature at these rpm's with no issues They don't smoke or load up and seem quite happy. Regular oil samples actually show excellent (little) wear and Blackstone Lab reports usually show better results than than...

We use the Eartecs with the clip on mike and ear piece, they work fine.

Opinions are like belly buttons, we all have them and they are all different.* I have found many of the Hatteras boats (esp. the LRC) to be somewhat rolly for my tastes 'out of the box'.* They are well built and (with a few systems updated) are among my favorites.* I would seriously think about...

*That's how I lost my Whaler 'way back when'* since that time, I have learned that several things can be done to tow safely in almost any condition in which you are willing to take the big boat out.* You must determine the proper tow length, too short is just as bad as too long;*you don't want a...

*So this is a 'no'?* I think the question was does anybody carry, not who doesn't. I do.

I leave the seacocks open (except the waste of course) and always have. I know of two boats that sunk from stuffing box failures, but I keep mine anyway. I do worry sometimes about the A/C pump running with a broken hose....but I leave the air running and make sure all hoses are sound and high...

I have towed various tenders for years including: 8' Penn Yann wood dinghy, various 10-12' inflatables, 13' Boston Whaler, 16' Alumacraft skiff, etc. I presently have a 20' Center Console outboard Seacraft and a 20' 'Walk-thru' inboard Shamrock that both tow well, although I will be selling one...

I have an outboard deep vee (classic 1975 20' Seacraft CC) that tows well with the outboard in neutral and tilted up so just the skeg and a little prop is in the water.* I also have a 20' shamrock inboard that tows great (it is a keel drive) but I 'block' the drive shaft with a shaft lock I made...

Yes. Scott Grabner. (386) 631-2528. Scott is out of the Daytona area and covers the East Coast From Georgia to Miami. He surveyed my boat when I bought it in*Brunswick Ga. and did a great job. Tell him I said 'Hi' Marc -- Edited by Avista on Tuesday 19th of April 2011 09:20:09 PM

yep.* The port side of our salon sagged due to time and lack of sufficient*support when built as well as the weight of the sofa and PO's.* I installed two screw jacks I bought from Home depot mounted on the port stringer with a length of aluminum I beam I bought from online metals dot com and it...

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Phillip, That is one of my all time favorite boats! Is it here in Florida or somewhere near you? What size cc are you looking for?* I have a classic seacraft.....just sayin'.

Okay $$$ sent...where's my hat and T shirt O'Reilly?...Oops wrong forum. he he ....

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I am not answering your question about removing the turbos, but I would not try that on my engines.* However, after having Cummins turbos and now Cat turbos, I have had some experience with turbo charged diesels.* My Cats run with no sooting, yea! But the Cummins engines I had before dirtied up...

*In my case it's the bank account that deteriorated the fastest! *