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Planning A Long Hop

In less than 90 days I will leave my home port in Seward Alaska. The first leg of this journey is the longest one, crossing the gulf of Alaska. ...

 
 

Coast Guard Boarding: What ID?

(USA-centric post, though perhaps foreign input may be relevant) I've viewed several videos on YouTube where folks have recorded the event of being...

 
 

Propulsion Cost: Sail Vs. Trawler

Hey All, Wondering if anyone has seen a real world comparison between the "propulsion" costs between a Trawler and a Sailboat. I'm not just talking.....

 
 

Anchoring Fatality

Big chain moving fast is scary!

 
 

37 Year Old Poop Tank- Oh Boy

I never noticed any leaks from the holding tank. Never any smell. I am thinking this area was blocked partially by dried "stuff". I looked at this...

 
 

LiFePO4 (LFP) Battery Poll

What are your current views on LFP batteries for your boat? Already have them? Switching to them at your next battery replacement interval? Will...

 
 

Smelly Boat? - One More Place To Look!

Greetings, Although I have seen this topic referenced in several indirect postings (COMODAVE and Ttsaang), I felt it was worth attaching to the...

 
 

Fatigue Led To Sinking

We saw this boat in Wrangell ...

 
 

LiFePO4 Batteries Could Invalidate Your Insurance

Interesting discussion in another online group about how one major insurer (starts with an M) severely reduced liability coverage after the boat...

 
 

Zincs

I am new to Trawler forum. We have purchased a Jefferson 53 And I have recently had a diver install 16 new zincs. And some of my friends have...

 
 

Shipping Your Boat To Asia?

If you were shipping your boat to Asia from the PNW USA, what port would you choose? My boat is designed for coastal cruising, but not for ocean...

 
 

Twin Engines, Locking One Shaft

Although I hope one of my twin Cummins next shuts down, it certainly could happen based on a plethora of unexpected mechanical reasons. If one...

 
 

Ethernet Connection For Engine Management

Chaps - I have a new build underway specified for 2 by John Deere 4045 AFM85 Diesel engines. The Helm instrumentation/MFD uses Ethernet for data...

 
 

Thoughts About Where Do Old Boats Go?

I was just wondering how the cycle of life works for boats. I know there are lots of new boats continually to be built and sold and obviously they...

 
 

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