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- Oct 5, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 07 58 DB
Truly Blessed IV
2010 Nautica 12' RIB, 40HP Yamaha
- Engines
- MAN CRM 900s
When we bought Truly Blessed II in February 06 the Cummins had 107 hours on them; the Onan 9MDKAV generator had 89 hours. We are the second owners of the boat. The original owner bought it new in the Spring of '04 from the SR dealer in Virginia Beach, ran the baot for the 04 season, then traded it in in the Spring of 05. The boat sat at the Tiara Dealer who took it on trade until we bought her.
So--393 hours later, we have had fairly good luck, with the exception of errant ragbotes who have backed into us, or have had their floating bird poop collectors break loose in storms and ding up our gelcoat. Little stuff. Thankfully, nobody has ever been injured aboard, (even Gary has been on my boat without injuring himself)
The boat has never failed to get us home, even when the Chesapeake gets feisty. With the exception of new thermostats and a starter on the starboard engine which I screwed up myself, the Cummins C Series have been remarkably reliable workhorses. We have had as many as 14 adults and kids on the boat and even with that load, we required no tabs to get on plane.
What would I change? I would really like dual racor 900 MAs for each engine, like the QSM 11 equipped boats have. I'd like the generator racor placed such that it is easier to get to. I'd like 6" more of leg room at the companion helm seat. Otherwise, I am pretty happy with the boat. 85 hours on the mains this year, so far. I expect we will hit 140 or so before Mr. Shrink Wrap shows up in November with his propane torch to wrap her up for winter.
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So--393 hours later, we have had fairly good luck, with the exception of errant ragbotes who have backed into us, or have had their floating bird poop collectors break loose in storms and ding up our gelcoat. Little stuff. Thankfully, nobody has ever been injured aboard, (even Gary has been on my boat without injuring himself)
The boat has never failed to get us home, even when the Chesapeake gets feisty. With the exception of new thermostats and a starter on the starboard engine which I screwed up myself, the Cummins C Series have been remarkably reliable workhorses. We have had as many as 14 adults and kids on the boat and even with that load, we required no tabs to get on plane.
What would I change? I would really like dual racor 900 MAs for each engine, like the QSM 11 equipped boats have. I'd like the generator racor placed such that it is easier to get to. I'd like 6" more of leg room at the companion helm seat. Otherwise, I am pretty happy with the boat. 85 hours on the mains this year, so far. I expect we will hit 140 or so before Mr. Shrink Wrap shows up in November with his propane torch to wrap her up for winter.
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