Hi guys. Sorry to butt in here but I wanted to thank both K1W1 and CaptJ for teaching me a few things over the past several months. You're both...
Let's dispell one misconception straight away. Willie Sutton was the exception not the rule. Criminals (pirates included) are generally not...
"Wonder if that was an attack or if Nautica steamed over their nets and cut their lines? Didn't sound forcefull enough for pirates." That...
Didn't she tell you: size doesn't matter.:p Seriously though that only means you have more to be careful with. At 30' securing tight at the bow...
K1W1: "Just how many boats can you actually drain the sump by using the Drain Plug on?" A yard once did that to me. It happened just after I'd...
But then how would you get back out to the boat you left unmaned and clogging the bay? Plus, what would you do if the anchor didn't bite? If you...
"I hope you are not suggesting that the wake lifted the boat over the top of the pilings." No. All you have to do is lift it off the stringers...
Those pilings look pretty good. Since the high tide mark is only about 2' below the dock level I think that could have easily been caused by a...
This week the DJ had it's best week in 75 years (per MSNBC). It appears that every time Obama speaks or appoints a new cabnet member it goes up....
Marmot, I share you concerns for bringing mercs into a situation but you put it very well: " it is an admission that governments are incapable of...
Granted they were headed for some great cruising grounds, but I can't imagine not going along for that delivery. I know they were dodging...
" Pirates might approach McArthur without knowing it's a Blackwater boat and try to hijack it." Wouldn't that be just about perfect. Sort of...
It seems like this ship did everything almost right. And subsequently almost got the help they needed. "was following a French-led convoy." but...
I just scanned what I believe is the blog you're referring to and the boat ended up going on it's own bottom in October '08.
Why would a security detail (trained soldiers) be unarmed?
:D Fada. It's not all bad news. You just got a fast, cheap education and your dream doesn't have to die. A little readjustment is in order,...
"I dont have sea legs yet but I imagine ill suffer for a while then get used to it!" Let us know when you get used to it.:D Some get seasick...
It's been awhile (early 90's) since I've seen the 55 gal drums on board. but I tend to stay coastal. The part of condition 3 I was mainly...
Actually the 46' Nordhaven boasts a range of 3,000 nm. They made the crossing with fuel stops. Above that would probably be ruled out by...
Already back in the yard? That can't be good. As for the pilot/politics: That's stupid. In the yard I could understand for security purposes,...
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