dont' be sorry... the rules are pretty much the same for all coastal waters and the rules Marmot quoted from Ma. apply in other states as well....
Having two heads is nice obviously and redundancy is always a big plus so if you have room I d go for it.. For a couple onan44 footer a VENTED...
The best upgrade is to add pumps not replacing the existing ones as it increase redundancy Regardless, you still need to check them regularly (...
then indeed permeating hoses are not the main issue. it sounds like the typical "air" leak in the tank, gauge sender or vent line.
the point is to have the handles off the sea cock... use whatever storage method works for you. in a bind, wisegrips can be used anyway.
filters are usually installed as high as possible so you need to see where the vent is on the hull and check if there is an access panel inside...
With vacuflush nothing can vent back in the cabin! Think about it ... How could the venting air go thru the vacuum in the vac tank and hose then...
he never managed anything in his life... not even a lemonade stand since they don't even have that where he was raised! had he managed a...
i dont' know what planet you are from but do you really think any employer will hire when the current administration has put forward so many bills...
speaking of oil and DDs, many yards still use Delo 400 in those which has been reformualted aroudn 2003 and is no longer "approved" for use in 53,...
where do you see that the poster expects the captain to do double duties and take care of the guest? it's very common for boats running day...
well, i've had a vented splendid for years now and just put in a queen sheet set in there... with clothes, i usually put in 3 or 4 polos/Tees...
"Mark, a washer/drier is a fairly common item on a 50' to 60' boat. Most aren't good for much more than a T-shirt or towel though." not really.....
Mark welcome to YF... you got some good advice/info above although based on your experience and comments I dont think you should worry too much...
if you dont' have a router handy, you can use adhesive numbers and cover them with a layer of glass and resin... i usually put that in the anchor...
it all comes down to havign the right anchor and settign it. Last run south from New England, I think i spent about 3 nights at the dock and 25...
a 53MY without a lower helm? that's unsual and not something i'd consider at all. the lower helm and side doors makes a huge difference when...
at the lower end of the size range you mention, i dont' have the luxury of having crew on anchor watch so i rely on GPS. I keep it simple... a...
I've backed many boats on 20kts day and never found the need for a bow thruster. when you back into a slip, the bow as nowhere to go but follow...
"across the most highly guarded border we have" you're joking, right?
