Tidal Changes It's common in harbors on the west coast of Devon in England for boats to sit on the bottom when the tide goes out. This photo is...
USA built This canal boat come through our marina a few years ago while doing the Great Loop. I understand it is on the Eire Canal now. It was...
Magnesium Anodes Hey Gravy, The following two are my main candidates for now: http://www.seashieldmarine.com/Mag_Anodes.html...
I need to replace the anodes on my steel 38 Roamer and I am having trouble finding sizes to match the existing. Anyone have a source or two?
I still think steering will be an issue but a sea trial should answer that.
Single diesel Hey Ray, how about a follow up. How did all this work out with a single diesel roamer conversion?
There's a 38 steel Roamer on ebay if anyone is shopping.
Motorsailer Nordhaven appears to have taken the motorsailer to the next level. http://www.nordhavn.com/models/56/
England Photo is from our trip to England a few years ago, extensive canal network and charters.
Wet Feet Would that be with the USS Freedom or the USS Independence?
Perhaps the Navy should not have split the contract between the two designs: "In October 2005, Austal/General Dynamics was awarded a contract...
Salvage I know its not their biggest problem but how do you salvage that??
Fuel Burn Even though this attached schedule is from a 38 CC Commander, I find if very close to my 38 Roamer. I thought it might be helpful for...
insurance If you ask, BoatUS used to waive ultra sound on steel freshwater boats.
2.4 mpg ! On my 38 Roamer Offshore with Chrysler 413's with 3 blade 22x21 props, I've recorded 1.25 mpg over 32 miles, running on the Tennessee...
Hatches Thanks Homer, I'm tired of heavy leaky hatches and with cleaning up the engine room with my engine rebuilds, I sure don't want leaky hatches.
Hatches Hey, Homer Did you replace your engine hatches? I would really like to replace mine with something lighter. How about posting some...
Single Engine When it was converted from twin engines to single engine, what was done with the rudders? I would think it would need a large...
Motorsailor? It would be a nice boat if you would take the d*mn rags off of her!
For Sure Beautiful instant Classic. Congratulations and thanks for sharing (with photos)!
