Erie vs Seaway vs Mississippi/TennTom I saw some damage reports of dam structure "sprung" out of place and zero feet of water in the Morhawk...
Built like a brick shiP house-UBITW contender [ATTACH]This boat was zipping down the ICW blasting Bob Marley so I guess they have better things...
It bends I know of a bridge that has a hard top and 3 panels of EZ2CY on the corners for a nice radius bend. The vessel also bends the center...
stash them deep and ditch them if you have to yep carry them all the time. If needed I have tossed them out the engine room port. I have been...
Lakes Draft I have 20 years in the Lakes. Yes 5' can dock at Beaver. No 5 foot won't restrict you a lot. I have cruised there with 6.5 and nearly...
Another Perspective-Wrong Flag for US Built Boat? Just looking at Sycara and an elderly well dressed gentleman and wife are grumbling to each...
Beauty only skin deep Other than a pretty profile and some charm, what's the appeal of these old hunks of aluminum from the 70's and 80's. They...
Old Burgers = Huge Restoration Make dang sure you survey the vessel quite well. Pay particular attention to the shaft tubes. Replacement can be a...
speed prop really works Been using Prop Speed for 6 years now, nearly zero growth but then we spend half the time in fresh water and turn the...
I was actually being serious I cast the line out usually 90 degrees to the lay of the boat. In the bahamas with bahamian moor it can get a little...
What could he have done? Armchair quarterbacks The owner of the boat I run originally brought this incident to my attention and asked me who was...
Hate to say it but it was the Capt's fault It's always the Capt's fault no matter what goes wrong. If they headed out to sea and all died then it...
Surefire anchor alarm Hello, We have been running boats many years and have always done the surefire anchor dragging alarm. I take my trusty...
Just give the yard your check book Also check under the goo poured in the bow under the chain locker.This can be a nightmare to remove and...
Too small: no cockpit: needs big crew cabin This is a great idea that I'm surprised no one has stepped up to the plate with. I think that this...
Classic=Old technology,old wiring, corrosion, mildew etc. Yea so what, looks are nice but when you compare the seakeeping ability, noise levels...
Have an Escape Plan for After Capt Career Yes it is a dream job and can pay big bucks. I'm at over 6 figures now but have been on this job more...
Clogged filters I may have given the wrong impression. The boat was submerged. The engine room stayed fairly dry only about 3 feet of water over...
Educate prior Hello, It is a great life and great passion to indulge, boat ownership. Big suggestion: Go to a Power Squadron Course and get...
Gulfstream Rouge Back in the early 70's I was crew on a commercial dive boat 80' with 9' draft, raised pilot house. We were racing a coldfront...
