Recent content by Sailing11

Yeah I think it could be a pretty decent setup. Most sailboats dont have a lot of space in the cockpit so playing a fish may be difficult but I think its worth a shot. Ive found that the right speed is essential when trolling so maybe best to use the inboard to keep the speed on point.

Hey, Just wondering if anyone has rigger up their sailboat with downriggers for fishing and if so, did they mount them to the railing along the stern? How did it work out? Thanks

Its from a 1985 Catalina 27 just wondering what model it is? Thanks

Buying a new boat -survey and mechanic inspection? Hi, I'm looking at buying a sailboat with an inboard diesel. Is it common practice to get the survey first and then if the surveyor says that anything mechanical comes up then get a mechanical inspection at that point? Or should I be getting a...

Makes sense to me. I'm gonna pay the extra money and get a full inspection with a compression test. Might as well cover all my bases as peace of mind is worth the extra &. Thanks again guys

Thanks for the responses guys. The thing is that the mechanic who isint able to do the compression check is local and very reasonably priced-he just doesnt have the adaptor to do a compression check on a Universal. If I do want a compression check done I am going to be paying 3-4x more to get a...

Hello, I'm looking at buying a boat with an inboard Universal Diesel and would like to get a mechanic to look at it. The person I was recommended said that he doesn't have the adapters to do a compression test on it. Is this a necessary part of a mechanical inspection on a motor like this? The...