Miss Geico currently is racing a 50ft Victory with Mercury 1650's. Their previous (most recent) boat was a 50ft Mystic with turbines that burned...
I know of a 56 Carver where a muskrat crawled in the exhaust outlet, chewed its way through a rubber exhaust hose, and caused 200k in damage to...
On a 53 voyager, backing into a slip requires someone calling distances unless there is absolutely no wind or current and you can actually walk to...
When working or docking a big boat, with 3 or 4 people on lines, we always sent the loop to the dock so that the crew could adjust lines as we...
I went to MPT maritime professional training for my STCW. The rest I had before I went down there. I was in Florida for just under a year. Now,...
Choosing to move to Ft. Lauderdale came after a regatta with many drinks, and my friend was in the same position as I was, and we hatched a plan...
I can give you a little different perspective. I was 23 when I moved down to Ft Lauderdale to work on boats. I was the same, grew up on the...
Triumphant Lady used to spend a lot of time at Bahia Mar in Ft Lauderdale. Don't know anything about the others.
Congrats Ken and Kaveen. Sorry I am going to miss you guys at the end of the month. I am planning on visiting at the end of the month for a...
Last I heard Johnny was still living in Australia. I believe his father has taken over Ship Shape.
If you are in Toronto, I would put it indoors at outer harbour marina. With a 50 ft cruiser, you are somewhat limited to who can haul out. Other...
That is pretty cool. I did not know it was a former Gallant Lady. I met Jim ***** at Pier 66 when I was probably 14, so 1999? He invited my...
Nice. Lady sandals has always made an appearance in Toronto for a few weeks each summer. She is looking good!
Like the others have said, most of the time if just out in an anchorage you use one anchor. If docking med style, drop one, swing over and drop...
So, it looks like I might not being going for my first boat ride of the season at crystal beach this coming weekend. Lets hope the ice clears...
Yeah.... In my experience it usually works the other way around.
I can not comment on an 80 ft, but when I was working on various 130-200ft, food was always supplied. When it was day work, lunch was always...
I would try looking on offshoreonly. If someone knows of the parts or where to find them, that is where it will be. Good luck in the hunt
Rodger, are your pics from crystal beach? I have not been to my cottage since new years, but it looks like the ice has piled up on the beach.
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