WOW, I knew you guys would have some thoughts. Thank you for the help and also the list of possible boats to consider. One question after...
I would love an opinion from the Pros out there on using a Jet Tender. I am seeing some nice product in the 15 to 17 ft range in either Gas or...
My prior boat of 18 years had fiberglass decks which were very easy to maintain. We recently upgraded to a larger boat with Teak decking. Clearly...
Thanks again for your excellent advice and overall observations.
The boat is an 85 ft Offshore Voyager, which we are currently cruising in the San Juan Islands. Recent move up from a smaller West Bay and my wife...
Greetings fellow boaters, My wife and I are heading to the East coast from So Calif this fall. Our hope is to find a captain or a couple as crew...
Agree 100%. I have only attended to a bottom related issue once were we anchored safely or in a slip. The suggestion of diving the bottom in the...
Thanks David, Philbrooks suggested the exact same thing that you are describing. I did wonder if those triangle shaped blades would work. They do...
I like your 70 ft of hose idea, I never would have thought of that. The last time I wrapped a prop I went under with a wetsuit, mask and a knife....
Thanks for the great feed back. I think a better use of the money would be a wetsuit as you suggest.
We have been West coast cruisers for 20 years. We are now looking to ship our boat to Florida in November and then cruise to Maine for the month...
I am looking for advice on selecting an online captains license class. The two that seem to have caught my attention are the Maritime Insitute and...
Does anyone have an opinion on the Benetti SD yachts. They are a reasonably priced gentleman's yacht which makes me wonder about the quality.
Do any of you have an opinion on which online captain's license program is the best? It sounds like some are just a prep for the test and some...
I really appreciate the thoughtful responses. Looking at historic weather data I am surprised how cold things can get even in the Carolinas. I...
Thanks so much for all of the advice!
Thanks for all of the advice. Reagarding the winter period there was a suggestion of staying in the cheasepeake. It the winter weather there...
Regarding the size, we have a 62 ft west bay. Regarding the amount of time, given that I am a working stiff I can only get away for 10 to 14 day...
I am currently cruising in the PNW and my wife is really interested in a change in scenery since she grew up in Maine. The question is, if I ship...
Thanks for your thoughts. You are all right on target with regards to specific issue training like First Aid and diesel repair, two areas of...