The divers in Gustavia use lift bags to float the anchor (and sometimes a second to lift the chain). The boat's windlass is then used to pull the...
Likely, but I was just pointing out that there couldn't be any claims that Utopia was the stand-on vessel.
Here is a story written with more facts, and less speculation....
Lots of Respect from me on this
This should be getting quicker all the time. They tell me that the facility at Yacht Haven Grande in St. Thomas can pump out PCR results in an hour!
As of last month, according to a Bahamas Captain's Group on WhatsApp, it was still floating in the same general vicinity.
So, we're fired??
There is really only one question that needs to be asked... do you love it? If you don't love it, you'll regret it. If you do, well you may still...
You should go to Bahia Mar. It's centrally located, all the contractors and manufacturers displays are around, and that's where the food trucks...
Wise words, OB
Most classic builders, for that matter.
Looks like it could be a heat exchanger. I wouldn't rule out cleaning based on that picture. Most of what you are seeing is a swollen gasket and a...
Could be weak breakers on the shore pedestal.
It's been a very long time since I've used one, but I always had good luck with it. It will assure that your two 50-amp plugs are in-phase before...
Contact YRM in Fort Lauderdale https://yrmcustom.com/chocks/
Must be undersized. I've had the same type anchors on every boat I've run for the past 20 years, and rarely ever drag. In shallow water (Bahamas)...
Rodger- isn't there a great deal less turbulence (up-bound) at the ends as well?
Much of this depends on where the boat is located, what style, etc? I use Everett Marine, out of North Carolina, because I appreciate his style...
I'd expect to spend that on my 28' center console in the next 20 years.
It sounds like your best source for all this info is the current captain. I have extensive experience in this kind of operation, as I grew up...