Sure the weather turned quickly, that’s common in summer. Nowadays there is no excuse not to check the progress of a squall line on radar. It s...
Sorry about your loss. Unless the guy had a mechanical failure, like controls, there is no excuse. If one can t handle some current and close...
I understand the sailboat was docked but he should not have ASSumed nobody was on board. Still an immeditate call to FWC and USCG was a must.
He probably had no choice but leave instead of trying to hold position in the new river with all the traffic. In any case he should have...
I this is why i love rednecks :) Seriously... winds never hit 70kts sustained so i doubt nav aids will be a problem. More of the surge happened...
As mich as i love sailing, a 31' catalina isnt a live aboard but a camp aboard... Best site to do some research is yachworld.com You can...
Since you plan on longer distances, i woudl absolutly stay away from gas because of range and safety. I would add Chris Craft and Bertram to your...
If you re only doing it for the knowledge, dont waste your time.... you re not going to learn much. Reading Chapman's will be more benefitial
His question was general and not about his personal situation which is why i mentioned the current storm as an example. Making hurricane plans...
You rarely have to run more than 200 miles... right now, if the forecast remains Close to what it is now, if north of bald head you need to move...
Normally they work pretty well and should give you a full 100. We have a hubell box with two male 50s and a female 100. Box has three lights....
Maybe a previous ownr removed the solenoid. I dont see the point of solenoids anyway... and i like battery switches to be accessible from outside...
I cant imagine that. Batt switches are probably the first items you need to know about, along with all sea cocks. They have to be somewhere...
Judging by your questions i assume you are the owner. In that case i would encourage you take it slow and enjoy the trip. If you can free yourself...
Story gets better...owner and wife on board charters after being ordered to stop... and tell under over agents to say they didnt pay for the...
Surprised nobody posted this one... 50' mutt over the jetty in Marthas vimeyard http://www.mvtimes.com/2018/08/31/boat-crashes-oak-bluffs-jetty/
I find that on a boat with a transom door to the ER and a good ventilation system, working in the ER after a run is ok. As long as there is enough...
Now I was just looking at the PR blurb on the new Cheoy Lee bravo 78.... ok so 1100 hp engines on the 78 footer pretty much means this things is...
What does it take to cool an ER with a pair of big diesel? 50 to 60k BTUs? 70 to 80? Reality check most boats are on the edge of electrical...
I need to be able to dock or park and as I walked away feel the need to turn around and look. Disclaimer... in addition to a Hargrave designed...
