Are there any hidden problems with a boat?
Are there any hidden problems with a boat?
Hidden problems on a boat can ruin your investment – like a bad blige pump that sank this power catamaran at a dock in a marina. Photo by Simon Dannhauer on Pond5. Naturally, these top the list. Buy a boat with a bad engine, and you’re in for a serious disaster.
Are there any problems with an old boat?
In truth, rot isn’t nearly as common a problem as it once was, mostly because the vast majority of builders stopped using un-treated wood as a construction material many years ago. But you still see it sometimes, especially when looking at much older boats.
Why does my boat rot when I unload it?
The give-away was the fact that even when unloaded, the boat’s scuppers sat at the waterline instead of above it. In truth, rot isn’t nearly as common a problem as it once was, mostly because the vast majority of builders stopped using un-treated wood as a construction material many years ago.
When was the last time Lenny Rudow wrote a boating article?
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in September 2013 and last updated in March 2021. With over two decades of experience in marine journalism, Lenny Rudow has contributed to publications including YachtWorld, boats.com, Boating Magazine, Marlin Magazine, Boating World]
Who is the owner of the Dubawi superyacht?
It wasn’t until illustrious Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis bought the vessel for her scrap value, to convert her into a legendary luxury private yacht. The 90 metre Dubawi was originally built as a small cruise ship in 1989. In 2007 the Dubai based shipyard Platinum Yachts started to convert Dubawi into a private luxury yacht.
Why are there cracks in the deck of my used boat?
The owner of this used boat unsuccessfully attempted to seal these deck cracks with resin; water leaked through and saturated the foam in the hull. The give-away was the fact that even when unloaded, the boat’s scuppers sat at the waterline instead of above it.
What’s the name of the yacht indicted in build the wall?
The indictment describes the yacht as a “2019 Jupiter Marine” boat named “Warfighter.” Photos and videos of a pleasure craft with the same name feature heavily on Kolfage’s Instagram account and surfaced on social media shortly after the group was arrested.
In truth, rot isn’t nearly as common a problem as it once was, mostly because the vast majority of builders stopped using un-treated wood as a construction material many years ago. But you still see it sometimes, especially when looking at much older boats.
Hidden problems on a boat can ruin your investment – like a bad blige pump that sank this power catamaran at a dock in a marina. Photo by Simon Dannhauer on Pond5. Naturally, these top the list. Buy a boat with a bad engine, and you’re in for a serious disaster.
What was the name of Kolfage’s private yacht?
Instead, Kolfage used some of the funds to buy a private yacht, among other things. The indictment describes the yacht as a “2019 Jupiter Marine” boat named “Warfighter.” Photos and videos of a pleasure craft with the same name feature heavily on Kolfage’s Instagram account and surfaced on social media shortly after the group was arrested.