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  3. Diesel Power for my new Sport Fisher

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

    Posted

    IMHO, alot depends on what vintage boat you are looking for and how fast you want to go with both depending on your budget.

    I've never been a fan of Volvos but having said that every manufacturer has a dud once in a while. You need to do some research and google some of the diesel specific sites to gain knowledge about a particular make and model.

    What is more important is use and maintenance. For example, a well maintained Detroit 2 stroke that is not maxed out on HP with the largest injectors will have a tremendous service life if properly maintained. CAT 3208s have an excellent reputation when not boosted to high HP ratings. etc. MANs have had good and bad years.

    Your diesel options will also depend on your budget and the years you are looking at. Unless repowered, boats of that size built in the 90s will likely have Detroits or CATs which were heavy and a bit slower than later models.

    A good diesel surveyor will be key.

    If you are looking at new, I've heard good things about Cummins.

  6. Davison's Yacht Sales

    in Marine Vendor Directory

    Posted

    Davisons Yacht Sales is a brand new yacht brokerage located in East Rockaway NY. Associated with Davison's Boat Yard, a full service yard with a reputation for quality since 1932, we can provide full service and support for all of the boats we sell.

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    5 Atlantic Avenue

    East Rockaway, NY

    516-659-8330

  10. 1990 38 Viking Convertible

    in Boats, Fishing and Marine Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Mark I

    1990 38 Viking Convertible

    LOA : 38 Registered 43 Actual

    Beam: 142

    Displacement: 32,000

    Draft: 41

    Fuel: 430 gal Water: 110 gal

    Holding: 40 gal

    Twin Detroit 6-71 TIs @385 hp Hours: @1370

    Cruise: 23 kts WOT: 28 kts

    Rare 2 stateroom model in exceptional condition.

    Master Stateroom

    Center line queen berth with new (2008) custom Handcraft mattress.

    Ample drawer and hanging locker space

    13 Sony TV

    New Carpet (2007)

    Guest Stateroom

    Over/ under bunks

    Ample drawer and hanging locker space

    New Carpet (2007)

    Head

    Vacuflush toilet

    Separate stall shower

    2008 new sanitary hoses and SeaLand tankwatch system

    Salon

    L-shaped sofabed recovered in leatherette (2007)

    New Carpet (2007)

    New custom blinds and window treatments (2007)

    Entertainment center with 19 TV, stereo, DVD, CD, VHS

    Galley

    Full size Kenmore refrigerator

    Sharp Microwave/convection oven

    Instant Hot Water

    2 burner glass electric cooktop

    Electronics -

    Furuno 48 mi open array radar

    Furuno GP7000F/NT chartplotter/sounder with C-MAP

    Furuno depth/temp

    EPIRB new 2007

    Glendenning Synchronizer

    ICOM VHF

    Robertson Autopilot

    Poly Planar stereo/cd w/ipod jack and remote

    Remote spotlight

    Electrical -

    30 and 50 amp shore power connections with cords

    8kw Onan diesel Generator

    Mechanical -

    Both engines completely up to date with all scheduled maintenance and in 2007 replaced turbos and injectors, new Racor fuel filter/water sep system, Walker Airseps

    Both engines cleaned and painted 2007

    Galvanic Isolator system

    New Salon (2008) and forward (2007) Cruisair air conditioning systems with SMX II controls

    New (2009) Charles battery charger

    Hull and Deck -

    New (2009) Ideal Rope/Chain Windlass with new anchor rhode and chain

    Factory Hardtop with full enclosure Canvas in fair condition

    New Pompanette helm cushions (2008)

    Transom door with built-in steps

    New (2009) Revere 6 man life raft

    2 in deck fish boxes

    Cockpit tackle center with icebox, sink and freezer

    Fresh and salt water wash-downs

    2008 - bottom was completely stripped and barrier coated

    Other

    Factory Rocket Launchers

    No outriggers or fighting chair

    Asking $169,000 and will consider a late model 25-28ft Walkaround as partial trade.

    Additional pictures at : http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q40/mintregila/

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  12. Chumming

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

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    I boat in the Northeast and am only recently fishing the reefs 5-10 miles from the LI shore.

    As a kid fishing with my Dad, I remember chumming offshore. It was a sloppy mess that I ladled overboard every few minutes to get a good slick going.

    Lately, some guys have been talking about dropping a bucket of frozen chum to the bottom on a line. I was a little concerned about the line tangling my running gear with the boat moving in the swells so I instead used a chum roll tied in a net and hung off the stern. I don't think this went very well.

    I guess I'm looking for good advice and techniques for doing this effectively. Boat doesn't have outriggers so not possible to tie it off and hold away from the boat that way. Is there a special bucket or do you punch holes in the one it comes in?

    Any helpful suggestions and tips are appreciated.

    Thanks

  14. Life Raft Service

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

    Posted

    LRSE is indeed the servicer but my main point was to take an active interest in the servicing of a vital piece of safety equipment.

    While I said I am skeptical, it certainy could be that the thing just got to a point where it began to fall apart. Without being involved, there is no way of knowing.

    My other concern is that all you get is a 3 page testing checklist. It passed. No comments. No recommendations. I think most people would appreciate a heads up with some kind of commentary about it "getting old", "think about replacement" or that they usually last x number of years. Never having had one before, how would I know?

  15. Life Raft Service

    in Boating and Fishing Discussion

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    This is a bit of a rant, but hopefully someone else will benefit.

    When we purchased the boat mid-season of 2006, it came with a Switlik life raft mounted on the foredeck in a cradle. The raft canister had an inspection label indicating that it was serviced that year. (was up to date)

    Switlik is a manufacturer that does not vacuum pack their rafts, so they require annual servicing by someone authorized to do so. In both 2007 and 2008, my yard sent the raft out to a place in RI for service. Why there? I picked up their card at the NY boat show and they are a factory authorized dealer and service center. Both years, the raft was returned with a new inspection sticker and a report indicating that it had passed all of the tests proscribed by Switlik.

    This year, my yard sent the raft to a different factory authorized servicer located in NJ. From them, I received a report (including pictures) indicating that due to the raft's age (mfg in 1994) and poor condition, they did not recommend servicing it at all. The brief report and pictures indicated that seams were coming apart and the canopy was no longer attached.

    I can certainly understand that the raft was made in 1994 and it is reasonable to assume that it has reached the end of its useful life. No problem there at all.

    My issue really stems from the fact that I find it hard to believe that in neither of the two previous inspections were any notations/recommendations made as to signs of deterioration or wear. No notes about showing signs of wear, nearing the end of its life, start thinking about replacement etc.

    I sent the current report to the company in RI that inspected it in 2007 and 2008 and received a very nice reply from their President detailing what a great company they are and how this could have occurred over the previous 12 months. (BTW it is $650+ for annual servicing)

    I'm not in a position to dispute that all of the deterioration occured during this past year although I am skeptical as to it being perfectly fine at 14 years old and not worth servicing at 15.

    I guess the moral of the story is that we take for granted that a safety item like this is sent out, inspected and returned and that everyone is doing what they are supposed to do for the fees that they are charging. In the future, when whatever raft I purchase requires service, at a minimum I intend to ask for pictures of the raft inflated on every inspection and I may go to personally see it get inflated.

    This is one of those items that you hope to never need but it better work when you do so I'm not sure I trust just the sticker any more.

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