18' has always worked for me. Keel to masthead 21 5/8, less 3.5' waterline to keel. 18'. You should be fine!
Just approach very slow and have someone verify you have clearance.
We were already thinking about selling the boat. I discovered the Port engine had a cracked exhaust manifold and the head looked iffy, so I replaced them along with doing the turbo, injectors, fuel pump, cooler and heat exchanger and replaced all engine hoses. Basically the whole top of the...
Is there a way to private message on this forum? I want to send Jack my phone but don’t want spammers calling.
Yes, you can start a private conversation, just click our screen name at the top of the page and there is a pull down menu and select conversations.
I should bring this thread up to date. I decided to go ahead and fix the engine. I ended up rebuilding the turbo, getting a new exhaust manifold, a new head, and what I believe might have been that last Cummins after cooler in the USA. The hoses on both engines have been replaced. And most...
Thanks for the kind comments. I don't have a cockpit cover. The bridge enclosure was redesigned by the original OEM fabricator so the front 3 panels are acrylic and can hinged up and easily fastened to the cross rail supports. It really gives greater visibility a much more open feeling.
Express Bridge Located in Boca Raton, Fl.
A great 2 stateroom design for cruising, a day on the water, or as dock condo. Easy and safe access to bow simplifies docking and expands usable deck space.
After 12 years of enjoying “Justifiable” it is time to close this chapter of life. She’s in...
Jim, We're back in Florida and for OUR list I was hull number 531. I took a picture but it inverts when I try to insert; but worse than that it shows dirty my hull.
Yes, there is coolant intrusion but the boat sat for a long time between the incident and the discovery. The coolant might have drained in. I've been distracted and in California and trying to deal with this long distance due to my daughter's health problems. It's a real s....show!!
My port 480CE engine overheated and needs to be rebuilt. The boat is in Boca Raton, looking for mechanic recommendations. Can this job be done in the 450 engine room?
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