I should have mentioned that I knew tonnage was not the weight of the boat ,but a volume measurement . Still it seemed high and apparently that is the case and I will have it changed. Thanks for the

Peter, I have you confirmed. Thanks, you will enjoy it. Click Here for the web Page for the Rally Best, Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 My Calendar Yacht School

Hi Bill Please add Borador to your confirmed list Best Peter Godwin

Heinz, That is the weight of the vessel, not the GT (Gross Tonnage) or NT Net Tonnage. Unfortunately, most countries use GT and NT on recreational vessel registration, confusing most of

My sm2000 says 14t netto 16t groß Fair Winds Heinz sm2000 292

Pat, The terms Gross Tonnage and Net Tonnage are terms that were invented by I believe the British Royal Navy. They are calculated numbers that should tell you how much cargo a vessel is capable of

Craig My Santorin has a big brass plate that says net tonnage is 15 and 1/4 and gross tonnage is 18+. But the spelling is tons. I know it refers to capacity, but I don’t know if there is a

David, Welcome to our group! I hope that you enjoy it as much as I do. I have been thinking about your question and trying to formulate a short easy answer, but regrettably I have failed. There are so

I think a welder would repair with lead, which will be fine. Be sure to inspect for any other corrosion or electrolysis. And be sure that the copper is unpainted and shiny where the bonding wire

Bill, That's the one, and yes mine is connected to the bonding system. I have no experience using epoxy for repairs but was thinking about taking it to a welder to repair the hole - would this in your

Wow Pat that seems really high. I see Bill responded as well, but I can tell you with my Amel 54 my documentation shows 23 and 20 respectively. I would guess the 54 is a bit heavier and probably a bit

Paul, I think that you are describing the manifold which I circled in red below. If this is what you are describing, I suggest a temporary repair and ordering a new part from SAV@.... For a temporary

Ah, sorry, it's the one that takes the bilge, fridge and water maker discharges. -- Cheers Paul Ya Fohi - Amel 54 #98

Paul, I am not clear...Volvo, Onan, something else? Best, Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St. Galveston, Texas 77550 832-380-4970 My Calendar Yacht School

Hi all, I have a hole in my water discharge manifold which is currently bound with some bicycle inner tube as a temporary repair. Ideally I'd like to replace it with a stainless one but here in

Pat, Your SM Gross Tonnage is: 27GRT Net Tonnage is 24GRT You should get your Certificate of Documentation changed to below. Best, CW Bill Rouse 720 Winnie St Galveston Island, TX 77550 +1(832)

Hi Tom, I cut a trapezoidal opening in the new floor leaving 3” all around. It’s enough of an opening to work in the chain locker but you’ll still feel cramped. The floor is solid enough to

Pat, Remember that Gross and Net Tonnage on your Ship's Papers IS NOT weight. It is a measure of volume of cargo a ship can carry that goes back to setting tax rates on shipping. Net is total less

Patrick, Sailboat data below. Rgds Richard. FAO Hull Type: Wing Keel Rigging Type: Masthead Ketch LOA: 52.49 ft LWL: 41.34 ft Beam: 15.09 ft S.A. (reported): 1,302.00 ft2 Draft (max): 6.73 ft Draft

Michael, Thanks for providing the link for the chain shackle, that looks like a positive way to connect a snubber. As it turns out I am preparing an order through SVB so this was good timing.