Did they stick the daggerboard back on?...
Probably the same basis as the "gurus" on the trawler forums (where this topic seems to have taken on a life of its own) who can look at a picture...
Check back in about a month. Even if the builder goes titso few other than the principles will note nor long remember.
How quickly the novelty wears off ... as does the memory of the event and the wish to know WTF happened. This too shall pass and the principles...
In several areas ... it seems he is no longer claiming an "unlimited" license. Any "captain" who holds himself out as a prospective employee...
It is certainly an odd way for someone to describe their ticket. It is meaningless and probably intended to blow a bit of smoke around the marina...
The only difference is the flash point. If the flash point is not at least 60*C it is not marine diesel fuel. There are no additives that...
Pretty good but shoot the installer, the screws are not aligned properly.
Gray smoke is probably a mixture of lousy injectors, cold engine, and burning lube oil. As the OP initially stated, the engine smokes white for...
A friend is looking for a family Thanksgiving charter in Fort Lauderdale. Half day ICW cruise for 20 including 7 children ages 5 to 14. It is a...
Fairly accurate, I love the mountains and am so cute and cuddly but in real life find myself in this position more and more often ... [IMG]
Thanks, Old Phart. And if your outside your safety zone keep in mind: “If you're gonna be stupid you gotta be tough.” ― John Grisham
Ah so ... herein lies what might be a rub: "All students are sponsored by various shipping companies or training agencies, who provide the sea...
I'll try to be polite. The OP asked "My question is where to go after this?" He stated he is looking at going to a nautical college. While...
Providing advice and information about licensing and certification requirements to the owners and crews of large yachts has been part of my...
Then please refrain from attempting to offer advice. To the world beyond the US borders, a nautical college is what we call a maritime academy....
"... unless of course they wish only to obtain permits to proceed." There you go ... that means you don't HAVE to obtain a cruising license. Not...
Wrong. A cruising license is an option for some boats. "Cruising licenses exempt pleasure boats of certain countries from having to undergo...
As several others have noted, there seems to be a problem with your terminology. In a conventional heat exchanger cooled marine engine with wet...
If it's a wet exhaust and the electric raw water pump was operated for a period without the engine running it is very likely water backed up in...