Below is a copy and paste from "Soundings Trade Only Today." Grande Large Yachts is a fine organization and I am sure they will succeed in...
My origin post opening line was welcome to YF! We're a very friendly group here generally knowledgable and opinionated, but all with the intent of...
Thanks for filling us in. Any time spent on a boat is better than time at home. Enjoy!
Hi Leigh - Welcome to YF. I find it remarkable that a 1982 Bluewater is still afloat and in good condition. I am sure owner history is a...
Definition: Time it takes to sail 220 yards at 1 nautical mile per hour: Knotfurlong
Carl made a funny! For those that may not know, FYBA is shortspeak for Florida Yacht Brokers Assoc.
Thanks, Ralph. Yes, the sailboat needing survey is in the 30+ category. I think this is the first time I have posted a question on YF and not...
Yes, you read that right - a sailboat in South Dakota. Can anyone recommend a surveyor? My friend has checked the general SAMS/NAMS registry....
I have refrained from commenting whenever "sailboat" pops up, but as a reminder, the OP said "...Talking long range and power..." Additionally,...
Collision: If you hit something that doesn't get out of your way, you lose at playing chicken. Allission: you lose at the chicken game every time.
The smallest "reasonable" yacht that I know to have circumnavigated was a 46 Nordhavn and there has been more than one to accomplish the goal. I...
Thanks, HTM. I appreciate your comments and input of experience. By way of private emails, there appears to have been "ulterior motives" or...
Thanks to those who posted comments. The names mentioned as being relevant to this project was never discussed between me and Carl as to include...
Ed Dubois was aboard our 80' ketch S/Y OZ in San Diego during the AC trials. We spent 2 awesome days planning the build of our Ed Dubois/Jon...
I am a fan and supporter of Kadey Krogen trawlers and believe in their sea-keeping capabilities. Owners have long ownership history and the lack...
Great story - maybe we need a new thread of kids growing up on boats.
Ken - Did it grow or is your Dad treating it like a caught fish ;-) Great pic and thanks for sharing. Your boat bones go way back and you're a...
Manusel - There are probably more boaters on this site that would appreciate your pictures than you would think. Don't be frustrated by the YF...
NAFTA applies to boats built in North America, not its flagging. The op didn't say she was a Canadian built vessel.
Now that the cat is out of the bag, you're in the right ballpark. :D
