Alloy fuel tanks are thin and poorly installed. Inquire if they have been replaced yet.
I know these lil islands have one or two of their own container sized gen-sets. It's not FPL and power expenses need some help,, but not to pay...
Just what I would check out, More batteries from China and Vietnam. Sorry, the red-neck in me keeps me away from this stuff. My Veteran ties keep...
Geez, That is a lot of work and expense.. Been a while, We used to come in from Ft Peirce, Make Great Sail and anchor that night. Head to...
All these piles of expense. It's good we never land anywhere (after customs) and don't mess with these expenses. This summer, we were looking to...
Smile when you say that.
I fear to many advertisements from VP & Merc about self docking has influenced to many minds. If the junk can self dock a boat, why not drive...
Weight forward vs trim tabs are way two different things. CG is changed by weight (bladder on the bow), drag and hull hydrodynamics are changed...
AP, AIS, Radar and Sounders are aids to the person(s) on watch. Not a replacement. There are horror stories, some discussed here on YF, that...
I am a great fan of this sites security efforts. I did not realize Gmail was an issue. I have a few Gmail accounts. Is there a preferred e-mail...
I'm sorry for the scam also. This is a great site. I'm sure your investigating charge reversals and have contacted your local law enforcement...
Just like the last of the chain rode is Nylon, tie down straps should be quickly cut-able also. Under tension, it is amazing how quickly you can...
Here it is; Annex I - Positioning and Technical Details of Lights and Shapes 1. Definition . The term “height above the hull” means height...
I'm aweigh from my desk and can not copy/paste the line, but the annex did explain to measure from the main deck / gunnel below the steaming light.
Crazy, I never thought about this height stuff before. Makes ya want to stay factory? Maybe there was an exception filed by Cabo. But once you...
I think Ken answered your first question best.
I've re-read that (g) line a few times now. Government lingo can be fun. not greater than three quarters of that of the forward masthead light...
Think I found something; (g). The sidelights of a power-driven vessel shall be placed at a height above the hull not greater than three quarters...
Anchor lights, Rule 30 (a). A vessel at anchor shall exhibit where it can best be seen: (b). A vessel of less than 50 metres in length may exhibit...
I'm at my desk looking it up. Let make sure I'm reading correctly; You want to install your combination steaming (mast head) AND anchor light and...
