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The Cult Of Brother XII

When we were cruising this summer in the northern Gulf Islands in BC, we stopped in on the DeCourcy Islands, which has a famous anchorage known as...

 
 

Odd Questions From Canada Customs

I had a rather interesting series of questions when crossing the Canadian border this month. I choose to check in at Bedwell Harbor (Pender Island i...

 
 

Forum Intro - Tvtfc

Hi All. This is a terse 'intro note' for people who wish to check before communications with me (if anyone.) From Pacific NW mainly. Moved...

 
 

Alternator Output On Start Up Mainship 400

According to my Victron BMV, my stock alternator does not put out any current for exactly four minutes after the engine starts. I cannot find any...

 
 

Plow Or Bruce?

I have a 30ft Lien Hwa, and do not intend to extensively cruise nor fish the Hudson Canyon. The anchor on my pulpit is a Danforth style. I have acquir...

 
 

Wood Water Damage

I am going to show my ignorance so please forgive me. I have a 2017 Helmsman 38 ft helmsman trawler when I noticed this damage to the wood in the...

 
 

Mini Split Heat Pumps

Any feedback on installing these versus Marine units? I have a place outside for a compressor. My 18.5btu does a terrible job cooling. I have a Mini.....

 
 

Questionable Billing Policy At Juneau Harbors

I encountered what I think is a pretty sleazy billing policy at Juneau Harbors. They charge for any portion of a day, midnight to midnight, not...

 
 

Want To Change Boats But What?

We presently have a 36 ft Gulfstar. We have owned it for 9 years and it has been a nice boat needing usual maintenance and repairs. We want to switch....

 
 

Continental Divide

Hope my question fits here. Does anyone know the furthest west you can navigate a trawler from the Mississippi towards the continental divide? I am...

 
 

New Boat, Need Some Check List Ideas

I guess you can call it a fast trawler, well if 16kts is considered fast...lol. It is a 38-foot Osmond Downeast. 500 HP Yanmar, single screw. ...

 
 

Bilge Cleaner

Need suggestions on a good bilge detergent. I am trying to clean green stains from seawater, rust, and oil stains on a painted bilge. These stains...

 
 

Leaking Shut-off Valves For Sight Gauge

These push-button fuel shut-off valves don't always seat and then leak. It looks like they can be disassembled and rebuilt with maybe an O ring or...

 
 

Eco-worthy Batteries

I have been a fan of L16 FLA batteries for their longevity and price. I noticed these LiFePO4 batteries at a very good price. At this price they...

 
 

Identify This

Just discovered this item under the floor of my boat. We own the boat for 18 months and thought I knew it all haha. Hope the TF brain trust can...

 
 

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