Trawler Definition: Recreational trawlers are pleasure boats that resemble fishing trawlers. They are also be called cruising trawlers or trawler...
I would look for a 54' Offshore if I won the lottery, seems to be quality builds but I have never operated one. Yet, lottery ticket in the...
Yup, I just picked the photo from the internet, couldn't find a pic of the Big Johnson I was running.:cool: The name was "By The Way", it had a...
I ran a Johnson 70' Sky lounge as well, almost 20 years ago. Yes, it slammed like it had a flat bottom, but fast: Electronic MAN's 1,350 hp. The...
Well ok, as long as you don't call me Darling.:cool:
Almost a Meathead...?:eek: Guilty, I have been called far worse, in many languages..
Meathead in the first post, but Mr. Helsom is an airline pilot, not a harbor pilot.:D
You are describing one of the ships in my Sea Service Book: 1,000', 228,000 tons. Stable as a rock rounding the Horn with a full load of crude....
I did the cruising on a sport-fishing boat for 5 years, but on a small scale: Albin 28TE. (TE for Tournament Express) It worked out great: the big...
Wow, sad reading...o_O
If you can't do a knot, do a lot..:D
Yup, my experience as well: We have been using Sunbrella fender covers for 23+ years in Florida, no negatives: Works good, last a long time....
I have used custom made Sunbrella covers over the years: Works good, last a long time..[ATTACH]
I had one of those as a hurricane anchor on my sailboat: 16,000 lbs of holding power, great anchor..
This one is pretty exotic, blonde owner and all... [ATTACH]
This Wagon is somewhat exotic: Only 2% of Mercedes Benz buyers purchase the Station Wagons, or Estate as they say in the old countries, my 2019...
I missed the last year of this thread.. Yup, the 65 hp Cub: Got my single sea license in one of those 1984. No starter motor, stand on the left...
You mean can't...?
Actual cost should be plenty: Previous boat cost me $50k to own 5 years and run 600 hours. That is $83 per hour not counting dockage. Food,...
Yeah, I am aware of the Bare Boat angle and how it is being abused. I would be surprised if the CG doesn't re-write or update it. Nothing wrong...