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Are We Getting More Gales Here In PNW & BC

Seems to me that here in normally windy Qualicum Beach even for us we are experiencing far more gales than normal. What say you on the rest of the...

 
 

Portable Power Station

I recently bought an "east coast" boat and had it shipped to the PNW. It has electric stove plus AC/heat pumps...but no inverter. Our boating season.....

 
 

Vaccination Passports

Watching a news program in Canada around the topic of "Immunity Passports." The expert is a bio ethicist out of University of Toronto. His take is...

 
 

Nordhavn

I have been “boat shopping” for the last 2 years, basically an online search and research project— subscribing to YouTube channels etc. Orignally I.....

 
 

Which Diesel Engine Oil To Use

Hi I'm a new owner and I'm not sure which oil to use, I have a 1979 Californian Trawler, these are my specs: Ford/Fiat Model: in line 6-cylinder...

 
 

Top Layer Paint Removal, How?

I want to paint the topside next month, when the boat is pulled out at the yard for bottom paint/zincs/etc. The top layer (white) on the upper side.....

 
 

Update On Russian Trawler#2

Hey All! Hope you are having a great 2021! I am checking in so you don't think we've given up, although not much has happened. We've been...

 
 

Fuel Consumption Question

I am thinking about purchasing a trawler having put my sloop up for sale. (I am "a gentleman of a certain age"). But I have no idea of what fuel...

 
 

Ford Lehman 120 Broken Exhaust Elbow Stud

I'm replacing my exhaust elbow and while removing it I broke one of the studs/bolts. Any advise on removing and replacing the stud? Thanks

 
 

Fuel Tank Design Assistance

Good Day! I am in the process of designing new diesel fuel tanks for our vessels main tanks. Our 1979 Albin Trawler is equipped with two ~150gal...

 
 

How To Secure Lead Ingot Ballast???

Part of installing a bow thruster on Weebles involved removing the concrete/punching ballast beneath the forward cabin. About 850 lbs of it. I have...

 
 

Lobster Boat

Maybe it's me, what am I missing? In what universe is this a lobster boat?

 
 

1990 52' Californian CPMY $172,500.00

I have narrowed down my choices for my next yacht and will be making offers soon. As a result Moonstruck is now seriously for sale. Yes, I am still....

 
 

Heat Exchanger Tube Repair?

I had my heat exchangers pulled this year for a pressure check. There had been some increased coolant usage on one engine over the other on end of...

 
 

Rebuild And Core Deposits

Hi all, Some may remember my prior post about swapping my port 6.354(M) engine for a reman after a chronic low-oil pressure issue and the finding...

 
 

Tendering An Insurance Claim

I found this a good read. What happens when a vendor (mechanic) is injured on your boat. Did you know (at least in California) "the injured party.....

 
 

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