There is tonnage on an OUPV. It s the master that comes in different sizes. If you pass the 100T test, you will get either a 25, 50 or 100T...
While indeed Gtown isn't much, rudder cay (the piano) , lee stocking and rat/pigeon (blowholes) are really worth going the short run south of...
Make sure you find someone who is really familiar with th exumas and know the good spots beyond the typical highborne - compass - Staniel too many...
Hard to see in the picture. Ideally the roller should be shaped with no gaps on the side to keep the chain centered I sometimes get a similar...
Even in calm conditions, considering how narrow slips have become with 12" of clearance on each side being a luxury, you need multiple crew...
Fender boards on a fancy MY? Come on... Not down here :) they're for sailboats and old trawlers :) Seriously a solid SS rub rails works great on...
I guess the stylists over at Aicon have not spent much time on the boats they design considering this useless "recessed rub rail" If the fender...
Yes, obviously in really shallow waters you go in and out of gear, sometimes one engine at a time if needed Strategy depends on the boat and...
My beef with the mutt in post 1 wasn't really safety, but loosing deck space with the wide angled toe rail although I like vertical rails for...
A few months ago I posted a picture of the 72 Astondoa I with no rail and a raised platform where the cleats and windlass are. Yes, no rail...
Does anyone really expect carnival to pay any taxes when Mickey Arrison doesn't even pay any rent for the Miami Heat Arena? Must be great to run...
It s not about deck safety it s about loosing deck space I'm sure you ve run older hatts like my 53 and there is no visibility issue even from...
There is a top deck around here (Coconut grove) it makes the carver mariner look appealing! It's actually the one astondoa that was sold, the...
So a number of new boats have an overhang at the bow and a blunt square bow instead of the traditional pointy end. Why not... I don't like it but...
I traded a fancy 1800' waterfront condo with $1000 a month association fees for my old 53 hatt. 11 years ago and don't regret it... Yeah, my old...
I ve used vinyl numbers with a layer of fiberglass over, in the anchor locker. I guess one could argue you could just pain it over... I ve been...
Scary thought... Especially as they call it boat PARKING!
What I was told by the tech when we replaced ours was the the electronic control on th aquamatic would have problems with membranes others than...
Regardless of you put it don't forget the most important thing... Register it! There have been many cases where epirb have gone off and SAR...
Another issue.... In shallow water, say 10 to 12' or less like most exumas anchorages you have to shut off the watermaker when moving around...
