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I think some of your estimates are too low. The fuel tank will cost more than 2000. So will a Garmin plotter with a radar unit. The radar alone will run 2k and up. Depending on the age of the trailer, it probably will need more than just rubber. The trailer is the least of your worries:) Since...

How did you pay for the deposit? Did you have any signed documents concerning the deposit or the terms of the sale?

I thought that the price was kind of low.

Just to keep the discussion going, I am sticking to my assessment. The caulk that looks like it ran down was applied after the bolts were installed. Yes, the bolts and washers probably were installed a while back and may have been bedded but the thin strands of sealant on the bolt heads on the...

That meter is not designed for FRP material. It is meant for wood, and other building materials like wallboard and cement board. When a meter like that type is used, if it reads in the 10 to 15% range for moisture, a marine meter for FRP would indicate just about 100%. In other words soaked...

What measurement do you use for that estimate:) Actual bow to stern length, published length, or length over the water? The type of hull makes a difference also. In this case, it works for V hulls. Pontoons for example are a different story as would be non planning hulls. Just busting them a...

What make and model moisture meter did the surveyor use? It should but often isn't listed in the report so you might need to ask. Did the survey tap around the suspect areas? There definitely is water in the transom but how sound or rotten the coring might be is the question. I don't like the...

Hopefully that is true but you can't be 100% sure without removing the prop. Even then, the most accurate test ( usually done at seasonal layup or service) is to do a pressure/vacuum LU test

The trick is to fool the eye. It is virtually impossible to match the color 100% and as said over time it will change hue. To fool the eye, the secret is to blend. To blend you apply a larger area of gel coat a little proud of the surface, then sand with fairly fine paper applying a bit more...

I am not sure what you are describing about the metal cap has a screw that attaches it to the fitting. If there is a screw on the cap it self, that is for a retaining chain to keep the cap from getting accidentally lost. The purpose of the ground wire on the fill to tank run is purely to...

Are you referring to a low pressure pump on the motor or an external 'lift' pump? I am confused that in one case the motor ran fine but after you shut it dow, you checked the fuse and it was blown. I might think that a motor mounted pump with a blown fuse would cause the motor to shut down. By...

Who knows, maybe the years are taking their toll. It's OK to ask me if my head is screwed on tightly. Sometimes it may not be.

Modern engines that have knock sensors will automatically adjust engine timing to run without damage on lower octane gas. Of course power output may decrease but you won't harm the motor. I would also add that using high octane gas in a motor designed for lower octane gas is a waste of your money.

At some docks near me in NY, it is common for them to offer one grade of gas in addition to diesel. The grade of gas is usually 89 octane. In Jersey I usually have the option of two grades of gas, mid range and high octane. I prefer docks that sell Valvtec products. Those are fuels with...

I feel like a real idiot! It all makes sense.......

Probably not. Especially if fully loaded means really fully loaded with full tanks and several passengers. You do need to be sure though that your estimate for fully loaded is accurate.

I am at a loss to explain the larger performance difference between your set up and the Grady published figures. The fuel consumption is 50% more and your cruising speed is down 40%. I also don't fully understand what you mean by saying you were only able to get 4 bars of trim. Please explain...

Dennis, Is the 'bow keel angle' the same as what I would call the transom angle?

Although a bit simplistic, for V hulls, a wider beam will be more stable than a similar length boat with a narrower beam. Same for weight ( actually displacement). A heavier boat will be more stable than a similar length lighter boat. To an extent length to beam ratio can be a big factor (...

And you can buy it on Amazon:)