You may have just changed my world for the better. I wasn't aware this is an option.
I'm opening this thread because I'm sick of seeing so many other useful threads shut down because some folks can't manage to keep their politics...
According to a friend who is involved in the decision making, there won't be any issue for the follow-up after you leave the dock.
Gas engines get fogged. Diesel engines do not.
I agree with you, DM. Does it hurt? No. But I don't see it as a requirement. So if you live nearby and spend time on the boat, by all means start...
This one is a better video https://www.fraseryachts.com/en/yacht-for-sale/berilda/
I don't disagree that this is a good practice for dock queens. Perhaps I misunderstood, but it seems like the OP is going to be away for a couple...
Let me say this... when I pull into Ft. Lauderdale for our annual yard period, I never do anything other than shut down the engines and leave them...
People in the north leave Diesel engines sitting all winter on a regular basis. I wouldn't worry too much about it.
I inquired about going to NY as NJ was always 200'
I've just learned that they have changed the length for required pilotage to 150'
The ICOM M88 VHF is also has "land" channels which crew use for onboard comms. And if you really want to be private you have have them encoded for...
I just read that Bahamas Air has canceled all their Nassau flights. Other airlines are still operating.
Orin and Bill were great friends for many, many years.
Pacific Mariner was stand alone prior to Orin being involved in Westport. He became a partner with the original brothers of Westport, and...
Top quality boats. Every owner I've come across loves them.
Ward- you're only getting half the equation with a chart. Next you need to know your compass deviation for your particular vessel on that...
OB- you know I respect you, but I'll keep reciting it in my head every time I make the conversion.
I guess I'm not clear how this is gender specific in any way?
Generally, in an emergency the Chief Stewardess is responsible for mustering all the guests and taking charge of their safety.
