Yes. I have a similar size boat, with unrestricted seasonal/geographic coverage. My primary advice is to write down a plan that you are 100%...
Actually, I just noticed that Marina Jack publishes their rates online. You might find that helpful.
I'm at Marina Jack in Sarasota. In my opinion, it's one of the nicer marinas in Florida, and certainly one of the nicer marinas on the west...
I have Max Power 225 electric thrusters on my boat. Twice, I've lost a propeller blade on the bow thruster. (There are duplicate 3 blade "props"...
It's only 4' 1". I'm sure that part of the problem. I'm going to try a longer snubber, and turning the rudders ... Didn't think of the...
Not sure he's the only one with that folly. I can't remember seeing a new boat (of this size/style) with more than one anchor up there....
I can see where that would help, but my spare anchor is 90 lbs, stored in a transom locker. Sure would take the fun out of anchoring if I had to...
Yes, all chain. I'd prefer that the boat have two windlasses, one all chain, and one chain/rope combo. I can run an all rope line on the...
You're describing a very distinct possibility, but a Carver isn't going to melt in those conditions, it's just going to be more uncomfortable than...
Our Lazzara 68 doesn't behave well at anchor. The boat has a lot of height/windage, and she sways back and forth. As we have an all chain rode,...
Cruising around Florida is coastal cruising. It's probably not a lot different than the Great Lakes. You don't need a safe boat, you need to...
Well, you've got your radar tuned a long way out! You're now at the polar opposite boating spectrum with a Bering trawler. I don't know much...
I would concur that the Sea Ray is a better built boat, at a similar price point. The Carver/Marquis lines tend to focus more on accommodations,...
I disagree. There are many days when outside cruising, and even trips to the Bahamas, will be perfectly comfortable in these boats, assuming you...
I like your response. I grew up sailing, and I miss having "something to do" when we're on a long cruise. I'd trade a 7 knot sail, for a 7 knot...
Darn job.
. Nope, but it's hard to find stuff last minute. She's back in her slip in Sarasota, where she'll get the TLC she's accustomed to .... While...
Yeah, tried that. The marina is City owned, so they don't make recommendations. Opposite politics, I guess. Thanks though.
I agree. Fuel consumption is often cited as a major factor in the purchase decision for boats and planes. Yet, in reality, it's a much smaller...
I bought a 2005 Lazzara 68. Things I like: 1. Robust systems/components such as pumps, panels, rails, cleats, etc. 2. Hardtop with enclosure...
