Sure you'll have it. I don't expect any big discolouration given that the concerned area is constantly under the canvas enclosure. The true result will be seen after our Greek August when we are at holidays and have only the bimini on. During mid day the temperature might rise to 43-44 degrees oC.
Many thanks! So far they told me to use teak shampoo once a year and oil it once a year as well. But the guys that have the yard I store my boat in the winter did the job and will do the maintenance as well.
Dear all,
Do you have any experience with the installation and operation of interceptors replacing the original trim tabs? I am looking into the Hydrotab system which is with pneumatic actuation and automatic control (both pitch and roll). Cost is considerably lower when compared to Humphree...
Hahahah… it’s not that hard. For most mooring spots you drop your anchor , plow it properly and then drop stern lines. The organized , big commercial marinas have permanent anchors and lazy lines but they also provide people to assist with the mooring.
I love her, especially after the repowering with the 4.5 MPI pair she is amazingly smooth to sail with. So far sailed up to fully developed seas of maximum 4Bft winds and 1mtrs wave height and she is doing great. Unstoppable.
Launched my beauty KYMOPOLEIA last week after completely upgrading her last year (new engines, stainless steel tank, bimini, polishing, upholsteries, electronics, gauges, shifters and many more).
Berthed now in Pireaus and Zea Marina, home port to the mighty, ancient Athenian fleet of...
many thanks Mike. That's my general idea, but taking it a step further I was thinking conducting speed trials (double run directions) and after evaluation lifting the vessel and having ready a set of props to test. For sure the current props need to be tested.
Dear all,
Please note that I am repowering my '93 290 DA from the old twin 4.3 LXH (205hp) with Alpha One GenII to the new 4.5 MPI (250hp) with Alpha one using the same drives and transom assembly (overhauled in the past and in immaculate condition). The propellers however will have to change...