Thanks for that fast feedback. I was wrong to use the term "right of way" and I understand that I should have used "Stand On" or "Give Way"....
I'm looking for some help getting an answer to a question that has been tossed around our yacht club for several years. The question has to do...
Carl, thanks for that link. Reading the four pages of that thread and the comments from people who've "been there, done that", I'm continually...
While doing some research on hull design I came across some info that led me to a company called Shannon Yachts out of Bristol, RI. Shannon had...
Thanks Dennis. That's kind of what I thought and the answer I was looking for. GFC
Thanks for that link. It cleared up a couple of questions, but still doesn't answer my question of why come vessels are referred to by the "M/V"...
For years I've seen certain vessels referred to as "M/V Whatever" wondered about the M/V designation. What qualifies a vessel to be referred...
My wife and I use headsets frequently. When she goes outside the boat onto the side walkway I can't see her from the helm so the headsets were a...
Speaking as one who stands in awe of those of you who have so much experience than I and are so willing to share it.... May your seas be calm...
[IMG] Fred, the Sea Ray Sedan Bridges in 50'-56' range do come with a lower helm as you can see in the pic of my boat. (That's a sun shade on...
Dennis brought up a good point....if it weren't for the unruly protestors the high security would not be required. This begs the question: Is...
Dang, I always miss the good ones! Just kidding. I like this because it usually stays on the high road. Occasionally even I've taken a dip...
It sounds like Lightening was willing to go the extra mile to get work that would help keep the shop open, the lights on, and his workers...
The Sea Ray Sedan Bridge boats in the 50' range are offered with dual helms but most that you see have only an upper helm. Sea Rays may not be...
Trust fund? Safe, reliable, highly cost effective??? I would bet those words are similar to the ones they use to describe the Social Security...
I started my love of bikes with a Cushman Eagle I bought used from a friend in the early 60's for the princely sum of $75. [IMG] I kept...
Carl, thank you for spreading a little common courtesy on the troubled waters.
No offense, but I found your post to be very mean spirited and a put-down to a person who was giving his account of riding out a hurricane on a...
The terms "Gaudy, ostentatious, klitschy, garish" come to mind.
I won't recommend a brand because they all have excellent features. If you're going to have it on a flybridge, make sure you will be able to see...
