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Grounding Video

Sad tale. Mooring ball for a lunch stop. The ball gave way. Possible total loss.

 
 

Cost To Take A Trawler Around The World

I have been searching all over the internet for an answer to this question. I am trying to budget for this over the next few...

 
 

Fresh Water Flush

I have read some recommendations to flush the main engine with dock water after use. I see some water connections that utilize the sea strainer but...

 
 

Lehman 120 Rebuild Or Replace In 2024?

Hello friends, Sadly, my beloved Ford Lehman (2715E) 120 in my single screw CHB 42' seized up last summer and disassembly inspection showed...

 
 

Oil Pressure Gauge Pegs To Max

I want to write down what I have done to figure out why my gauges are not working so hopefully you can find something I have missed and point me in a....

 
 

Charging Batteries And 12 V System Underway

I would think that the charging system (alternators) of a boat would be sufficient to recharge all battery banks and supply enough extra current to...

 
 

Refrigerator Power Consumption Question

If looking at the specs of a 12v refer and it claims rated current to be 9 amps how does that convert over to amp hr. usage per day? If it is 9...

 
 

Running On Board Generator

Has or does, anyone run their onboard generator to cook a meal or run their air conditioning while underway? Most of my boat trips take several hours....

 
 

Rudder Port Bolts Corroded Away

Hey, New to it all. Nice to meet you. "86 Marine Trader 36SD, Single Lehman 135. All 4 bolts (that I assume are thru bolts) on my...

 
 

Teak Damages

This week past, I got onboard for a monthly off-season inspection and found the upper teak handrail broken apart along bent SS strutters with torn out...

 
 

Internet On The Water

Looking for some advice on the best way and most economical way to get internet access while cruising. I've done some basic searching but wanted to...

 
 

Canadian Digital Charts

This is more for the 'Northern' TF groups. We are planning a cruise this summer from Lake Michigan, up through the North Channel of Lake Huron,...

 
 

Hello From OC California

Hello folks, I am new to the site, I have a 68' Serina in FLL. I am looking to sail to CA this May. I will be asking you all for your experiences...

 
 

Vertical Windlass On A MS 400

I installed a new Lewmar V3, vertical windlass with rope drum several years ago. I had a chain/rope rode combination and it seemed to work OK. I just....

 
 

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