Wow that is expensive @ $6.25 that's like Canadian fuel prices. (on a cold winter). Do you know what your fuel was contaminated with? Water, solids or was the SG off because it ws mixed with some other fuel? Terrible once it gets into the tanks because they are all contaminated then and it's not...
Ha ha sounds like fun. Been looking around and I do agree a 400DA would be better. I am a diesel guy and would rather have diesels, didn't think I could afford them but after some shopping around its doable. Just more planning and more research.
Thanks Jim but I have a mom, lol. I do have navigation experience, enough in my opinion. And I have had several experiences in rough seas north of Vancouver Island to Haida Guai. Very nasty waters so unless I'm in a hurricane I feel that we will be fine. An Ipad with nav app and another GPS...
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What is the HP rating in the 3116 Cat? looking at a 40 da but the power specs look weak for the size. What are the major problems with these engines or are they a good 1500 TBO?
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I do agree with the shallow draft, not best for the seas. We have 2 weeks in the DR soon then planning 6 months renting before buying or more likely building. A one time passage is what we are thinking, if it doesn't work for us when we get there then we will sell and find...
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Thanks for all your input and information, it will all be taken into consideration. We absolutely won't be living on the boat, land based. We may stretch our budget to 100k but don't want to get something too much for our needs, 3-5 day trips. I agree that planning, preparation, and...
Not living aboard, no way just excursions. We have settling plans on shore, just want a reliable baby to go when we are ready, Starting to think powercat but damn they are pricey!!
Hey Tod that sounds reasonable. Nice looking boat you have. I don't sail, no interest, powerboat all the way. Yeah my understanding was the 320 has a 200nm range but..... yeah put all the variables in and I would go half 100 so 65 is easy. I have seen the quick weather changes flying out of...
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Thanks for your replies, wrote a long extensive one but disappeared int cyber space. We don't want a trawler and as mentioned 3-5 day adventures. The crossing from Turks to DR is 65NM from what I see. Making our way down, then taking the jump on best weather day would be our only...
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My wife and I have recently sold our home ( and pretty well everything else) and are planning on moving to the Caribbean. We love doing 3-5 day excursions and are trying to find the right fit for us. I have been looking at 320 SD between 04-07. We haven't decided where we may settle...
We have been loving our Sundeck this summer, many nights sleeping under the stars! Newest (Best) addition has been the Margaritaville margarita maker but the led's and bbq are a close second. Recently added a remote control dimmer to tone down the staggering blue which is great on those dark...
Thanks for the welcome. I appreciate the info and it sounds like your boat has some great additions Todd. If you have a parts catalog or a link that would be great, Ill PM you. Looking for a decal or 2 to get her back to mint shape, then start the mods when I get back. On your swim grid...