What size boat are we talking about and what kind of finish are you looking for? If you want the wood to be visible you are limited to a single...
Once you re in the current the last thing you want to do is attempt to turn the boat around... This guy was very lucky.
12 kts is just about the worst possible speed for a boat that size... You're nowhere near being on plane and are just pushing a big wave. Throttle...
I believe these MYs were built for viking by the Lazara family back in the Gulfstar days, weren't they? They may be the folks to ask..
How does the surveyor Know the "shafts are perfect" ? Did he dial them? Where you there?
Well if you want to do the exumas Nassau is really the place to pick up people, reprovision and refuel if needed. But I fully agree, one day, two...
Normans is a great spot worth spending 2 nights. There is a lot to explore there besides the DC3. Very nice sandbars and spots around the entrance...
Stocking is ok but a but crowded My favorite anchorages in southern exumas are Rudder Cay, Williams bay / lee stocking (nice elevation and very...
Atlantis is always big boats, at least mostly. And I think many spend most of the winter there. Great exumas and Nassau only? You guys missed the...
Doesn't ring a bell down here either. 10am fire on Saturday? Feel bad for the Miami Dade fire boat crew who must have had to skip lunch out with...
Anyone who s ever been on a boat can figure out that this question makes no sense whatsoever!!! The first factor will be the shape of the boat...
The key at slow speed is to realize that even a single knots will make a huge difference When you say 9.5 to 10.5mph, that can be a 60 to 75%...
The big issue with the overhang will be when coming in and out of a stern to slip. Most of the time, If you're pulling out of a side tie bow...
A foot per side is a lot and going to be a PIB not just when docking but also just using the platform, in the slip etc A 13' whaler is pretty...
Xantrex quality has come come down in the past 10 years lots of complaint. My own freedom 30 (2004) was repaired twice under warranty and crapped...
Yes, Bounty had been on the hard in Maine, for a month. Plank caulking, bottom paint, new hatches, new dog house, some spar work and also tanks...
"Not very deep" ?? Take a look at charts and see how deep it is 90nm off the cape... Here is one of the lasp post on FB hours before she went...
It s a disease called Accute Getheritis which has killed many pilots and captains. Seems that they had to get to Florida and made the decision not...
It should be unless there are local regs more strict than CFRs but it shouldn't affect where the boat is built
Not sure what size boats you are referring too. On smaller boats (under 70/80') it comes down bring a compromise and personal preference. Yes...