Dockings can be almost as amusing as boat ramps. I find that one of the sure signs that entertainment is coming is when I see a wife on the bow...
Again it comes down to 'So what'. We don't have 5 months to get from Troy to Chicago. We have a lifetime. It's not about getting anywhere....
Our wintering is mostly due to our wives having major operations earlier in the summer, and our desire to only be aboard about 10 days a month....
Exactly. Different strokes for different folks. At the AGLCA spring rendezvous there was everything from our Hatt to a Kady Krogen to an old...
I think you missed the point of doing the Loop. Although speed would be nice when trying to outrun a storm, the key is to pick your weather...
First, second and third, Can tell you've been in Florida for awhile. lol.. Want to know the weather? Look up. That's about as good a forecast...
First, I have zero faith in a forecast 12 days out. Second, I don't buy a plane ticket until at most 4 days before so I can have a reasonable...
As long as you're going faster than the current you're moving forward. It just requires care. Really the biggest challenge is a following...
Snailboats do it all the time coming up the East River and through Hell's Gate, although the smart ones play the tide. I had to do it with a 51...
She'll go. If necessary the boss will come off and a mate will come on. I've got 3 to 4 cruising days left. I'm up on the 20th and will stay...
" We're leaving Valhalla in Charlevoix, Mi. for the next few weeks due to bad weather coming in." I'm pretty good at forecasting the weather and...
Every docking situation is different, so be prepared for all. I spliced 3' loops into my lines so they can easily go over most pilings. I don't...
Built In Obsolesence I replaced my home fridge a year or so ago. The space it was in was a fairly snug fit. What I found is that the newer...
I like. Only drawback is the speed. Be aware that there will be places where you'll face a 4 kt. current, which can make steering a bit dicey....
The trouble with the power cat is her beam. It'll severely limits the docking options. A big problem with SF and such is the lack of a lower...
Single vs twim. All depends on whether economy is more important than maneuverability.The Hatt I'm running doesn't need a thruster, but we put...
Good thing to practice. Now this will be telling. Assuming you're in 10' of water (safe for that boat), and you'll want at least a 7:1 scope...
What we do have shows him cruising just past the surf line where you're likely to encounter swimmers and no time to deploy an anchor should your...
Don't invite all those kids or grandkids on the same weekend, and check the weather report to make sure it'll be sunny when they do come.:) Also...
Since your plan is Looping, I'd keep it closer to the 39' size if you can handle living on that. We're currently Looping on a 56' Hatteras...
