Recent content by Kevin

Hi I agree with what you say in parts but a deep vee is definitely a sign of sea keeping in a planing boat BUT a badly designed or underdeveloped deep vee like perhaps the Sunseeker - not a true offshore boat in any shape or form, allows this ploughing into the waves to happen because the...

Hi personally I think hull design is far more important than just physical size. But if its a badly designed hull then id go with the biggest badly designed hull I could find. If the hull is designed well then id rather be in a 30 footer than a 50 footer with a bad hull Its all to do with...

Hi cant remember names but there are companies that supply leather /vinyl 'wash' which is a water based re colouring system where you match the colour and rub into the affected area and is permanent, traditionally i think you coloured then 'fastened' using stronger chemicals. try a search for...

Hi I have to say that Im a fan of Bayliners they look good built well enough, no more problems than any other brand really. Sea Ray has perceived quality but this is as much down to marketing as actual better quality. Sea ray is a good quality boat but you do pay more for them than I think...

Hi I agree with you tcm that if its a marina that you may want to use again then perhaps paying might be the best option. The question of being an absolute right or wrong isn't always the best way to decide on the course of action and at the end of the day you can argue your corner to prove a...

Hi Unfortunatly I dont know anything about Baltimore. Port elizabeth is ok but just be prepared, sorry if im teaching my granny to suck eggs but if you have correct paperwork then everything will be fine. If you have any problems Liz is a good place to start, she deals with paperwork and...

Hi Quickest might be if you want to contact Sal Gugliara s&j marine services Bronx NY 001 718 918 2492 001 917 559 2827 he does road shipping to Port newark /Elizabeth and he may well be prepared to knock up a cradle and deliver it to the port for you, he normally does the whole thing...

Hi Sorry I meant that normally the cradle the road shipping use on the back of the lorry follows the boat throughout the whole journey saving any change overs at the port etc (thats what i ask for for ease) or is it a reusable one they have permanently attached to their vehicle or are they...

Hi The road shipping company should be able to provide the cradle and shrink wrapping as part of their service taking it from marina /point of sale to the port, they normally just have it craned straight onto their truck with the cradle already in situ Kevin

Hi I have two V8 260hp carb mercruisers with 2 alpha 1 legs out of one of my project boats, engines rusted badly, bearings rusted etc etc def. need rebuilding without question but do start and run without too many strange noises and 2 legs, bottom end seems ok but the rest needs rebuilding Do...

Hi definitly I agree with you the more info you have the better it is, wasnt suggesting the site was worthless , I like the site I was just pointing out that it is paid for by the manufacturers who ultimately have editorial control , so in that respect it is different to a UK boat mag test...

Hi boattest.com is paid for by the boat manufacturers themselves, its really more of a promotion site executed in a review style, so not always the most objective tests kevin

Hi I use wallenius wilhelmsen line all the time, know people over there well ( and their agents on east coast) and on this side down in southampton. Never had any problems with them, always good service just be careful of what port you ship out of from over there, there are 'union'(wink wink)...

Hi I know you are looking for some with one actually for sale but have you tried marine propulsion they seem to have a fair few bits and pieces new and used, ive had some luck with them www.marinepropulsion.co.uk kevin

It is also dependent on where the boats are produced as certain manufacturers in countries are known to place a 'better' catagory on their boat than other manufacturers in other countries may feel appropriate. The test it isnt as uniform as a simple set of rules that must be passed it can be...