Nautical equivalent of the codpiece...
Couple comments... Gardners are really great engines... fond memories on my grandfathers boat. They are medium speed and last forever and are...
This seems counterproductive as last I heard fiberglass delaminates under less than ideal conditions of fabrication. On the bright side... Looks...
What would I do... ??? Get the boat fixed properly whatever the insurance situation... Simply if insurance plays their games and you get drawn in...
I think pods are the way to go... for yachts we currently have these choices...: The shaft driven... 1. Reintjen - Fortjens, Counter-rotating,...
A few comments but no solutions... but you can figure those out. A long time ago it was common with us sail boaters to add ballast inside the...
I have already saved this levi drive info for reference thanks guys.... Now this is what I am talking about... on the Heesen "Alive" seems to...
Congratulations.... the results from the sea trials of the new Heesen Alive... Prove out the value of the hull vane system. Innomare you should...
Exactly right on... however, the comfort or feel of the boat will be better with the longer roll period. This is something that is very important...
Solidarity Autonomy Insurance... means you have met the requirements of the "fraternal obligations to your fellow Francophone" and are therefore...
Olderboater... you are both correct to do so and smart. Why I mentioned the situation as to the USA is that often it is easy to hire some...
Olderboater is generally correct as to hiring USA crew. However, a American Citizen crew member who is resident in a country that has a tax...
Oh... up late and reading about my favorite subject... taxes. I have no information or experience in Australian taxes. But makes one wonder...
I don't mean to disparage the yachting community... by my comments come from commercial and naval practice where there are fast and hard rules......
The professional way is always the same... The LOOP THE DOCK AND FREE (bitter end) THE BOAT... there are no variables in seamanship practice !...
Well the advice here about safety... staying on the boat or getting on the boat with the lines still attached is good. Motors off should be the...
Old Phart that Grand Le Bleu.... is a stupendous service ship! I always enjoy the crew talks videos... its funny I have NEVER found a chef that...
Old Phart, We are not interested in commercial vacations... due to our love of privacy... and control... and freedom... I suppose that this is...
Wow... these are great articles by Don Street... a real gem of discovery for me. These are the kinds of writings I read as a child and what I...
They get spoiled fast...
