I've been the engineer on two different large yachts that this has happened to. Both times were an inexperienced mate that didn't lock the claw...
All engines will have different efficiencies due to age, design, etc etc. The general rule I go by is 20 HP/Gal/hour. That will get you in the...
And lobster pots, lol. Ever see what a 5lb wooden lobster pot float does to a hull at 30+ knts? or prop/shaft?
Yeah, it's kinda one of those weight things. Fuel weighs. You wanna go fast, your gotta carry less fuel, gas it up more often. . Way back when, I...
Good luck on the trip. Unfortunately you may be in for a surprise when you get to Maine. (I grew up in Maine so very familiar with area.) It's...
Canso We also left Ft Laud very early. We were virtually the first boat of the season everywhere we stopped, almost no services. We finally laid...
We went up for the summer about 6-8 yrs ago, did Atlantic route, Maine, Halifax, St Lawrence, Montreal, Welland, Mackinaw.
I hope you guys are aware that an inflatable life jacket only counts to your 1 PFD/person regs if it is being worn. An inflatable hanging on the...
Yup, that's the model I had in mind. I went to look it up but you beat me to the punch, lol.
Nowadays there are wireless kill switches. Allows you to walk around the boat to work, set/retrieve anchor, grab a coffee etc but will kill the...
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