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Thursday, December 22nd, 2011
We get calls all the time about boat vibrations but often the caller is unable to tell where it is coming from. There could be several reasons for a vibration including: prop, shaft, bearings, rudder, couplings, engines, etc. Here’s how to zero in on the cause.
Grab yourself a 5 gallon bucket and fill it about 2/3 full with water. Have someone run the boat at the rpm’s where vibrations have been felt and set the bucket down at different locations around the boat: over the props, over the struts, rudder posts, trans coupling, engine, etc. At some point you will likely see the water start jumping around on the surface in the bucket. This is where further investigation is needed to determine the cause of the vibration.
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
Wondering about that engine vibration? Curious about bottom blisters? Want to know why your battery charger won’t charge a dead battery? Now is your chance to get some answers.
Zimmerman Marine, our new contractor at the Yacht Yard, will be hosting an Open House on Saturday November 5th, from 10:00am – 1:00pm at their shop at Herrington Harbour North. Bring your most frustrating boat problem, your hardest question, the one thing no one has been able to figure out, and ZMI will give you a free 20-minute session with their top technicians. Coffee and muffins will be provided. Let them know you will be coming by email, info@zimmermanmarine.com, or give them a call at 800-397-3442.
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Friday, April 1st, 2011
2011 Herrington Harbour Spring Checklist
1. Schedule your launch and service work as far in advance as possible.
2. Make sure the office has your key or combination, before launch.
3. Schedule your paint package now to help us meet your desired launch date.
4. Leave at least five lines and two fenders in the cockpit/aft deck for the crew to use to tie up your boat. (If not found, they will be supplied for a fee.)
5. Take your ladder home the last time you visit your boat, before your launch date.
6. The Yard will reposition stands at your request for $25.00.
7. If you leave paint and a throwaway brush (by the keel) the Yard Crew will paint the pad spots prior to launch.
8. Re-install your drain plug.
9. The Yard will call with the slip location after the boat has been launched.
10. Plan to pick up your boat by the Sunday following your launch.
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Saturday, October 10th, 2009
Although your boat’s natural environment is in the water, storing it on land during the winter months has many benefits for your boat as well as for your peace of mind. On land, your boat is not exposed to potential damage from ice and wind; and the bottom will benefit from an extended drying time decreasing the likelihood of osmotic blister damage. An annual dry storage period is also the perfect time to thoroughly inspect all underwater gear and fittings, ensuring that your boat will offer many years of enjoyment.
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Tuesday, September 22nd, 2009
Herrington North Marina Office
We now offer the option of Comprehensive Project Management for those customers who are looking for asssistance in running a project through the Yacht Yard. This service provides you with a single point of contact at Herrington Harbour who will manage and coordinate all aspects of the service work required on your boat, taking your project from concept to completion regardless of the size or complexity of the challenge.
Management services include vessel inspections of your boats mechanical, electrical, structural, rigging and accessory systems along with project engineering, cost projections, quality control, vendor coordination, invoicing and regular job status updates.
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