I have bought a boat I would have called ugly a few years ago, and may still do. I am having fun improving this boat, and it is definitely my...
Badly proportioned might be more defensible than ugly, as proportions are not subjective. It is possible the buyers don’t find them pretty, but...
Am I correct in thinking Flexiteak is decking, and not suitable for a transom? How does it compare to Estech?
Even though it may be a high multiple, it underscores how small the marine electronics business is. One of the big 4 is only worth about $1B,...
I know of many 50 year old boats which are in better shape than most 5 year old boats, but insurance companies seem to be focusing on age rather...
If it was DREAM BOAT ANNIE, I just saw her listed for sale around $144,000 in St Augustine
I was at the FLL West Marine a few years ago puzzling over the selection, and the salesman told me to pick the one which fit best in my hand from...
Check fuel priced in Hilton Head. Last time I was there, I came in dead empty, and filled up without asking. It wasn’t quite Nantucket pricing,...
Good Morning , My recollection is they started that process in 1967. I would recommend Bill Gladding for the survey. He knows the boats well,...
A friend of mine chartered one a couple of years ago, and I spent some time on it. In my opinion it will be a step down from your Fleming....
Le Grand Bleu has one as well.
Did you buy her, and did I see you today near Jupiter?
Reminds me of FREDERICKSTADT, classic small expedition yacht. As I remember it, a very deep draft though.
Well said, and I take that to mean I shouldn’t go offshore with electronic controls unless I have a back up.
I have had at least 7 boats with mechanical controls with no issues, and 2 boats with electronic controls which both had control problems. On my...
Thank you all for the feedback, I have ordered a Dockmate with twist to be installed by Yacht Tech. Installation will be relatively soon, although...
I hope it was LAST CALL from that design team!
I agree with your handling description of an N43, but Dockmate does offer throttle control
The principals of that forum have used and liked Dockmate. As memory serves they are also familiar with Yacht Controller and like that system as...
I don’t think curmudgeon is an insult. I know a lot of very nice curmudgeons, and aspire to be one someday! On reflection, I wonder if...
