Not sure of the color, but it's factory paint from Formula in 2004. After 9 years it always looked great, never faded or showed dirt or salt, and...
We did a refit on the Hatt from January to May (was supposed to be March/April) of this year, took it out and immediately sent it back into (a...
Very well put. I come from the perspective though of valuing the independence boating gives, the hands-on approach and experience. That's why I...
In that context I would say aprox. 170' to 240' would fit the bill.
Yes I have. I'm not talking from a perspective of how big a house is comfortable with all the household staff. I'm talking from the perspective...
You know what's too big for a guy who's been running boats for 57 years, 25 professionally, specializes in segment under 80 and has run up to...
Sorry, but I disagree. With race cars crashes are part of the game. If you crash while pushing the limits that's how it goes. But if you crash...
We'll have to agree to disagree. Over 45' you need to reserve a lunch spot. Under you can make the decision as you pass the dock with almost any...
I know of one local big ship captain whose career ended after a well publicized grounding, another small commercial boat captain who smartly tried...
Keep in mind that more boats sink from fresh water than from salt. All too often an owner will walk off leaving his shore water turned on (or...
I think too big is when you own it just to show off because you can, and don't use it. If you want to entertain 300 people rent a cruise ship or...
Maybe it's just a stateside thing, but I've never heard of a marina that shuts off the electric. That's one of the main reasons for getting a...
We definitely run in different circles.
Belle, I'm just glad it wasn't a boat I saw the other day in Topsail..."Buttered Nipple".:D (Please don't anybody touch it or we'll be way of...
See now I recognized the sarcasm in Belle's comment, but not in Sunchaser's. Such is humor. The owner's relevant comment are: "The captain got...
Sorry, but everything that happens on or to a boat is the captain's responsibility. He starts guilty and has to work himself out from there....
Sometimes you just have to make a joke out of a bad situation, and sometimes a boat's name (or the captain's actions) can open that opportunity. I...
Bomb squad called after Seattle man allegedly takes ferry boat for joyride - U.S. News Bomb squad called after Seattle man allegedly takes...
That should be a career ender.
When I was up in Baltimore a couple of months back there were a bunch of older Hatts over at Henderson's Wharf Marina I believe. A walk down that...
