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    Single engine versus two - get home motor question

    Considering a 75 foot trawler. Has a single 1999 375 horsepower Caterpillar diesel engine, model 3408. If anyone has had any experience with this particular motor, I would appreciate your input. Main question is this. The boat has a 25 foot beam. My concern is a get you home motor if something...
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    Help on diesel training course

    I would like to take some kind of short hands on training course on diesel engines in order to perform just routine repairs i.e. fuel pump, water pump replacement and things of that nature. If anyone out there knows of any such short term training, I certainly would appreciate your input.
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    Opinion on 1979 Hatteras Trawler

    Another newbie question. Just curious if you good folks who know boats would care to give me your opinion on a 58 foot 1979 Hatteras Trawler. We are not looking for speed, and I know that cruising speed is about 10 with the Detroit 6-71N diesels (which I have read are pretty reliable diesels)...
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    Is there a need for license to pilot a 50+ yacht

    Hi, I'm new to the forum and also to boating. Looking at eventually buying a 50 - 65 foot yacht and my question is do you need a license to pilot your own yacht? I would assume you do, but didn't know if there was a certain length of boat that was a threshhold for needing a license. Any...
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