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Running Gen While Moving

I have a 1988 3818 Bayliner getting ready to start the loop. Trying to learn the boat on the Upper Mississippi. I found out when I disconnect from...

 
 

Whats Up With Marinas That Have No Cleats?

Been visiting a few marinas in the PNW including BC Canada and often find when you pull up; instead of cleats they just have wooden horizontal 4 x 4.....

 
 

40' To 50' Trawler

Wanted: Trawler, lightly used dependable, 40 to 50 foot long with max bridge clearance of not over 19 feet. The trawler will be used for...

 
 

Keeping A Log

Who keeps a "proper" boat log religiously? Not talking maintenance log, but a trip log. I used to, including starting point, miles traveled,...

 
 

The Craigslist Vexation....

I've had my boat listed for a little over a month now. In that time I have received countless trade offers for motorcycles, cars, and even house...

 
 

Uninvited Guest

That time of the year. Watch your step! http://www.trawlerforum.com/forums/members/1429-albums308-picture4374.jpg

 
 

Waterborne Bacteria

Sharing our story so others are informed. This spring while cruising back north from Florida my wife contracted what the doctors believe is Vibrio......

 
 

1967 Chris Craft Commander 31'

Someone suggested that I start a thread on my Commander, and since I'm at work behind a computer for the next 12 hours, I thought why not! I...

 
 

Fusing Batteries - Con-fusing!

I've read all sorts of opinions about fusing batteries. ABYC requires fusing batteries for non-starting loads, but not on starting circuits (unless.....

 
 

Mind The Stern When Maneuvering...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmZ3gRxnHQ0 THIS is the moment a British registered yacht brought chaos to a swanky Med port as it bungled its...

 
 

Monk 36 Trawler 1996

For Sale: "Regalita" Our Monk 36 is just completing The Loop.Her last leg is up the Trent Severn Waterway to Bobcaygeon Ontario.She has 2700 hrs. on.....

 
 

Thoughts On How AC Power Comes Aboard

Kingfisher is wired differently than previous boats I've had experience with. When I wired my sailboat years ago, I installed a transfer switch so...

 
 

Lest We Forget ....

68 years ago, the Allies landed at Normandy. I was rather surprised to see zero mention of it in the big internet news sites or in the papers. D-Day.....

 
 

Doing Nothing

https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i2DNxGN7Rgo/VUkZbs2MaxI/AAAAAAAAAPs/CDydGzxFrjs/s1600/2015-05-04%2B11.15.12.jpg The thought of spending even a few...

 
 

What Is This Holding Tank Vent?

The holding tank on my Grand Banks Eastbay 47 has what looks like some sort of valve on it. The boat is 'new to me' so I'm getting used to how...

 
 

Fresh Water Pump

Any suggestions for a good water pump ? I’ve got one head with a Raritan Elegance fresh water toilet, stall shower , sink and a Galley sink. I’m...

 
 

ICOM VHF Command Mic Feedback

This is a problem I've been dealing with for over two years now. I have a stop-gap solution but I'd really like to get to the bottom of it. The...

 
 

1993 Detroit 12V71TA Goes From Starting Perfectly To Starter Not Working At All After

the shore power was disconnected. So figure maybe batteries getting weak, reconnect shore power and it's starter still does nothing. Something...

 
 

Starting Generator After 4 Years Idle

Our 12.5 Westerbeke (c. 1987) hasn’t been started in almost four years because I allowed all the other upgrades to distract me and because we haven’t....

 
 

Trawler B&B

In doing my research, I'm coming up empty handed and knew someone here may have some answers for me. I'm in the initial stages of finding and...

 
 

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