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I just completed a survey on a 53 ED. The survey note that the racors in the engine room did not have fire bowls over the clear sight bowls. He stated that these do not comply with the 2.5 minute burn exposure standard under ABYC 33.5.6. I understand that you can not purchase the fire bowls...

While in my Captains class this winter the instructor commented that I should document my vessel for "coastwise, fishery and recreational" endorsements. He said that if I show the certificate of documentation at the fuel dock that I could get the non-taxed rate as it would qualify as a...

Does anyone have a recommendation on a surveyor and engine surveyor in the Baltimore or Annapolis area. This would be a 53' Hatteras with Detroit Diesels.

I have begun to search for a live aboard hatteras and I have been inundated by brokers that want to be my agent and or represent me as a buyers broker. There is good and bad that go along with employing a buyers broker. The pros: Helps find more boats that might be suitable. Helps negotiate a...