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I would like to know the heights of bridges I can pass under. Thanks Steve

I recently purchased an Ericson 34-200 and the surveyor identified excessive vibration. A new 2-blade Maxprop feathering propeller was installed about two months ago by the previous owner and it feathers easily. The strut bearing shows no sign of wear. The propeller shaft is slightly stiff to...

Excessive Vibration when motoring I recently purchased an Ericson 34-200 and the surveyor identified excessive vibration. A new 2-blade Maxprop feathering propeller was installed about two months ago by the previous owner and it feathers easily. According to the marine surveyor: The cause of...

The engine survey was done when the boat was in water. The boat survey is coming up and will include both in and out of water. Thanks

The surveyor’s report began by saying “the engine and related systems appear to have been well cared for, engine starts and runs clean, no exhaust smoke or fuel on the water, shifts forward to reverse cleanly.” The report also said ”Propeller shaft recently had some work to include installing...