Maybe I'm just old school having learned my craft through blood and sweat before there were "schools" other than the MMAs. The captain told me to...
Sorry, but that's how it sounded when you wrote And don't mistake compassion for insult. If that's not the case then it's just foolish not to...
Now there's a reason to choose a boat.:rolleyes: Wrong! When docking you'll put your butt on the wheel and face the back of the boat. You'll...
You sound like an island. That's sad. Besides being a smart thing to do, filing a float plan would give you an opportunity to form a bond with...
Yeah. That's it.:rolleyes:
You might want to look at this: http://www.yachtforums.com/forums/symbol-yacht/12740-symbol-yachts.html Also, if you key the SEARCH feature you...
Turn a hobby into a profession and that's what you get. I only sleep on board a couple dozen time a year at best and I too can't wait to hit my...
This is not 'I want to go to the mall' or even 'I want to drink booze'. This is something threatens your child's life and that couldn't happen...
Both would be nice:D , but in the real world it is usually more like Moms Mably. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLRjnnrXNaw
The smart person seeks at least a second opinion and heeds words of wisdom. Since children are impulsive they're blessed with a built in second...
You'd be surprised (or not) how many people have the pictures from the 1950's movies and TV shows about "beachcombers" stuck in their head. They...
When I was a younger, I thought I'd like to live on a 45 footer. Then I moved to Ft. Lauderdale where they put 45 footers on top of the real...
The cap was knocked off for about 11 hours, but is back on...
Don't mess around, use the right tool for the job. There's got to be a tool rental place near you in the Chi area. Even HD or Lowe's. Rent a...
I should imagine that would depend on how close you are to the source. Has anybody heard from any of the boats working the spill?
When the boss sent me a copy of the manual for his 50 Viking SC I was never so impressed. Pics, color, indexed, best manual I'd ever run across....
Maybe I'm not so old after all, comparatively speaking at least.:rolleyes:
Exciting time. You're getting closer to one of the 2 best days in a boaters life, the day he takes delivery. (You can guess the 2nd.:D ) Now,...
Kroil is my usual go to (WD only for household cleaning, etc.) and have used ATF when that was all I had. The Acetone mix is a new one on me....
When bad weather hits it has you entertaining in a cellar with an express as opposed to an open feeling salon on a bridge boat.
