1)One thing I often caution helmsen about is to never wake a bayman because it's amazing how far and accurately they can throw a clam. (Pulling a...
Federal law supercedes state law and local ordinances. and post 20 says there have been communications: "There has been some communications which...
See post # 20
I think you'll find it in general law, not maritime law. You break it; you buy it. If an auto forces another into an accident, even if there is...
Just looked back and saw post #20. That was so good to read. I think everyone will agree that anyone can screw up, especially after days of long...
Standard on almost all radars. It is a circle though and can be moved close or far. It's called VRM (Variable Range Marker).
I used to use a cat as a tour boat and had a lot of people tell me they get seasick just looking at a boat. Nobody ever got sick on the cat....
At 105* you probably need to run the blowers at all times and may need to in fact use a larger blower fan. You may also need to rejet your carbs.
You're responsible for damage caused by your wake, but, with C.I. registry good luck collecting or even serving the owner unless that boat can be...
Cool engines, short runs, doesn't sound like vapor lock. Check your vacuum hoses, carb jets and fuel pump. Any chance of a slight blockage in...
The east coast is definitely getting to be a long, slooooow ride. That said, nobody over about 40' should be on plane in an area like the C & D....
At 28 I'd have done it too although my marriage would have ended in its 2nd year.:D My cous. from Liberty came to LI and went swiming in October...
Ky. right. No tide :o And I assume no bridge so this is a roof over your slip. That really leaves you with the anchor light. Is the 10'3" to...
The big fun comes with trying to keep a source of fresh water unfrozen and trying to get your date to sleep over.:D Ah to be young and stup...I...
Have the hull audioguaged. Also thoroughly check the rudderposts, and all through hulls for signs of electrolosis and rust and the operation of...
Liveaboard in Maine, ah to be young and tough.:eek: You've got a hunk of solid quality in that Bertram. Congratulations. We had a guy in a...
You won't get 3+"s with people. Plus, you'd hate the cut it so close that a 1/2" ripple could take off your radar. Is you're clearance situation...
1) When did Burger ever make a 183' yacht 2) The owner of a 183' yacht should be taking the advice of its captain and engineer.
PLEASE learn navigation and how to use charts. Murphy's law dictates that your electronics will go down at the worst possible time. What size...
Sanded?:eek: Hopefully you mean compounded. Dark hulls look great at shows, but they are a nightmare to maintain. They show every scratch, rub,...
