Like the old saying goes “It’s the song, not the singer”. And to a certain extent, “it’s the whole boat, not the “x”, in which X could mean...
I have the Fujinons and they paid for themselves the first time I used them on my first trip to Bimini. I didn’t grow up boating so I don’t have...
Check Out the book “Cruising the Big U” by Ade & Jo Salzer. Although it’s on a 43’ trawler, they discuss going from Seattle to Alaska, the. down...
Maybe Don Denkinger was the Captain driving that Pardo. (Gulfer knows what I’m talking about) Glad they fessed up- hope it’s minor after what...
[ATTACH] Lots of ways to do bow seating; on our 54’ we have a sunpad with backrest, and if we are anchored or ICW idle speed in Calm waters we...
There is a Pama54 LX named Adesso for sale in Ft Myers you should look at that is in your zone/range. Not sure of the rules if I can link it here,...
I’ve been to Faro Blanco twice - good restaurant and other places to eat nearby... just try not to look at all the muffler shops and ratty...
I flew Freddy’s People Express to Newark back in the day....traveling to training for my first job out of college at Merrill Lynch. In 1982 the...
[ATTACH] LuvBig I have a 2007 Pama 54Lx. These were built in China and I assumed they ceased production after the 2008 crisis. There are a...
All those sound great; -Flemming, Hat, BG...etc Look for add ons like a stabilizer, yacht controller remote, crane/davit/tender, water maker....
[ATTACH] Last pre Covid trip we went -Bahia Mar to Faro Banco 9+hrs -FB to Key West 3.5hrs stayed @ AB Marina -KW to Naples... 6 hours stayed...
We have the Yacht Controller brand and I love it. When backing into a slip from the Flybridge I can move around the blind spots to see where I...
Agree with all advice given so far: Coastal, Keys, Bahamas and even ICW are great Cruising grounds; Caribbean you’ll want to fly to snd then...
Good advice from Judy, Cap’n J and Mapism My 2 cents: I think your $1Million budget is way low for an “ocean passage capable yacht”. The safe...
[ATTACH] I second Older Boater; what you think you want changes the more you do-know-see. My 10 year ideal concept of a 44’ trawler to do the...
You sound like me 4 years ago. My 2cents: - my 54’ flu bridge is awesome for Bahama runs - 2 couples are great: 3 cramped - Ladies love “being...
I’m mostly hull speed- However I run fast 20-22kts doing a Gulf Stream crossing; being a Native flatlander I tend to minimize the time doing blue...
My setup is close to your sweet spot. After looking for a few years I decided against a trawler and went for the speed of a M/Y. I have a 2007...
Cap’n J Love following your progress & your general posts. You are making great progress and I may make that same trip because I grew up in STL...
These last 8 weeks have been unprecedented, the topics here have been sobering, but surely a sign of the times. We have been (and are still)...
