Years ago on a delivery everything was fine. Engines fired up right away. Then on day 3… one engine wouldn’t crank. Batteries had been replaced...
When you say “will not start” do you mean will not CRANK? As in the starter doesn’t not crank the engine. do you hear a clicking sound when...
The inverter is critical. Marine inverters have relays that only bond N to G when in inverter mode. RV or off the grid inverter bond N to G at...
Yea I guess some lawyer at starlink spotted a word he didn’t like …. I guess the part where it said “coming soon” was “ocean” since it encourages...
You can use Wi-Fi calling on your phone without having to resort to third party app. I hate WhatsApp…
There has been a lot of discussion following starlink announcement yesterday about cracking down on in motion and ocean use starting may 9th. The...
You may have spend a lot of money but you don’t know whether these “professionals” did it right. Did they physically disconnect all your...
I agree, some can be educational. Just too tabloidal
I m not a fan of these inlet videos but this one caught my eye and I had to click. Looks like a Hargrave to me… the footage of the boat...
These darn UHV just don’t do it for me… yeah, lots of space and lavish accommodations but …. No idea who built this monstrosity but … let me...
look, it’s not rocket science. Physically disconnect every non marine appliance (stove, washer/dryer, fridge, freezer, ice maker etc. that means...
Is it the broker or a documentation agent. Doc agents charge fees paid by the buyers, sometimes a little more than that. As usual, you can’t...
Never seen these but I ve had the spring ones and didn’t like them. Tap them at the wrong moment and the hatch slams down on your hand or head....
Rogue may be a bit harsh, but to quote a French saying… come un cheveu sur la soupe. I guess someone really wanted an enclosed pilot house :)
I ve never had to do this with the Bruce, the weight of the boat and windage, 84’ with 176 lbs anchor, once the chain was out the boat would just...
For a chance to snorkel the anchor today, at Big Majors Exuma and took come pictures. It s been pretty good so far since we installed it last...
In many ways the modern version of the race, the Vendee Globe Challenge pales in comparison. It s also round the world, solo, no stops, no...
Who else is following the Golden Globe? [crickets] most have heard of the Vendee Globe, round the world, solo, no stops on 60’ Imocas. The...
I guess pointing out to the made in china label would be seen as non constructive :)
Shop around… some “companies” charge n arm n a leg n more…. I used a guy to do the 84 before selling it two years ago who was reasonable. I'll...
