based on the above chart pic alone. I'm pretty certain I would not intentionally run large boat at speed through that narrow unmarked area. I...
yes, I agree, very tough to look at, but I keep gong back to look. The pictures tell a story. I glad than nobody got hurt.
OB, I dont think anybody is placing blame on current incident. And it seems like you are quite experienced and have a reasonable and safe method...
I like to have paper charts. I feel comfortable plotting on paper and tracking my position on paper. I use the chartplotter to confirm my...
Rcrapps, I agree, zoom on chartplotters can be a problem if you allow yourself to get sucked into the wrong scale. The wrong zoom can give you...
I know three people who have sunk boats over the years. I know that it is not fun and quite traumatic. Thankfully, none of them got wet. The odd...
I would not recommend regular flushing of a fresh water cooled modern inboard diesel engine. there are some gasoline inboard engines that are...
looks real nice in that color!
I had to read this post a few times. I even went to the boat and garage to see what was on the pails. It says Rotella "HD T1 SAE 40" Before I...
JRMS, I'm not sure that it is necessary to flush your engines with fresh water routinely. There is a giant funnel looking thing (sorry I don't...
Well who ever buys Ruby's 46 Post will be getting one of the most meticulously maintained and updated 46 Post's on the market. I am not aware of...
that's awesome.
good luck with the color match, its not as hard as you think. Please post pictures of the before and after console. thanks and good luck
It is common for downeasters to have the air intake inside the cockpit and no vents on the hull. I am familiar with one boat that has a C-18 and...
I agree, the older Posts sure do have a lot of hull vents. I like the idea of consolidating the vents if possible. It makes the hull look updated.
I agree with all of these posts. I just want to add this: I would not intentionally operate a 50 ft boat in those condition or venture out with...
I would not recommend operating ANY 50 ft boat intentionally in 8-9 ft seas with 30-35 kts winds.
welcome aboard. that's a real nice looking Post I like the spray rails up front. please post before and after pictures of this classic for the...
I would agree that Capitol gears are not the most desirable gears, and not my first choice in gears. I would not reuse them if I were pulling the...
Agree w Beau 100%
