Work on board, April 2023

The DAF 575 bow thruster engine
Our bow thruster motor will be replaced next week. Our old one was a DAF 575 turbo 120 hp but often had starting problems and developed a lot of smoke, a lot of smoke. This type of DAF engine 575 was frequently released in the 1970s from trucks and garbage trucks. After they have
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This time a personal story, by a question from someone. I don't mind sharing my personal story, in fact I hope that other people who ever face such a decision don't wait (too long) just…
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2 years ago
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How is living on board?
Our ship is 35 meters long and 5 meters wide. The living space is now about 100m2 It has decreased slightly because we have replaced the guest room at the back of the ship for a terrace. This space…
2 years ago
How is living on board?
Our ship is 35 meters long and 5 meters wide. The living space is now about 100m2 It has decreased slightly because we have replaced the guest room at the back of the ship for a terrace. This space…
2 years ago