What Capt. J described is the school of Hard Knocks. But it's a very long course. I've been attending since I was 14. Since I could never...
Keep getting that wheel time and sea time. Mouth closed, ears and eyes open. Remember that the right way to do things is the way the captain...
As long as you only wish it and don't expect it you'll be ok. Quite frankly half the smaller motoryachts, convertibles, etc. would barely pass...
You're talking about a housebarge not a houseboat. Houseboats are self-propelled. There used to be a custom built beauty over at Hall of Fame...
Sounds like you're talking about the small boat arena (under 80'). For the most part I've found they look for no engine qualifications or...
Sinking when the seas get rough and many dollars. But a houseboat will have a lot more space than a sailboat of the same size.
In my 20's, and newly married, I moved cross-country to Tucson, Az. Within 2 weeks I knew it was the wrong place for me and we were back living...
Sorry that you took offense, but I've lived through it and it would be doing her a disservice not to at least encourage her to consider it. As I...
If you have a passion for boats, and are financially secure, maybe you should consider being an owner rather than a worker. Maybe even go into a...
You're on the right track. Signing up with an agency isn't a bad idea, mostly though you'll need to walk the docks, and network starting with...
Hi Kate, and welcome to YF. Unfortunately the answer is no it's not a career for you at this age. You'd be the crew mom, and the closest there...
Don't plunge it. You'll probably blow the hose apart. Don't snake it either. This is not PVC pipe. These pumps will swallow almost anything,...
You probably have a clog from someone forgetting to hold the button for the full 5 seconds. Go to the intake side of the pump with a bucket,...
Carl, that post made this old head positively spin. All I could think while reading it was 'Better him than me'. Thanks for all your hard work,...
From a 10 year old anything is acceptable. It's amazing though how many adults actually think that way as well, and that's insulting. During my...
Hate to be your buzz-kill, but I hope you have some serious money behind you. Your age, work history and moving to a new area will keep you from...
Compounding (or even Soft-Scrub with bleach) will help, especially along the edges of the old lettering so as to blur the lines a bit, but it's...
If I told you how often I've been offered drink or drugs, ashore and even while cruising, you'd be amazed. You make a very good point about...
You and your colleagues pressed on to your subsequent issues. Some of us do. So many, especially under 100GT, come in on a dream (certifying...
Yeah that's it, LOL. I used to take the attitude that what a crew member did on his own time (in port) was his business. After that trip it...
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