I suspect they were trying to snake a dock line through that lower fairlead.
I think you're trying to reinvent the wheel. I'd cruise around the harbor, find which boat has the least poop, and do whatever they're doing....
For a deterrent, I've personally used one of those beach ball looking things with the eye one it (I think West Marine??). But most boats in New...
It's pretty widely reported now, that he died from complications with heart surgery at the age of 65.
Contact Charlie Crane at Armstrong Marine. They look to be building a quality product.
It' It's a 50m Westport. I know Seaquest has been up there a few times, but they have silver domes. This is Wabi Sabi
You'll enjoy the trip. The gulf can be nasty, but is fine if you watch your weather. The inside passage is full of logs in the water, but after...
I have a friend in Seattle I can recommend. PM me if you would like his contact details.
I've always loved the Commanders! Please post pics when you have them.