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How's My Bottom Look?

Pic attached. Just had bead blasted. Sorry plastic is still on, was a lunch visit as they were wrapping up. Will add an wrap off picture at my...

 
 

Tools On Board. Metric? SAE For Sure.

When I was an auto tech in the '90s, I ran into vehicles with both standard and metric fasteners. I still see it from time to time with some...

 
 

Boarded By NOAA

Three days ago in Clarence Strait, we were boarded by NOAA. Their boarding included the typical checking of licenses and gear and fish on board. ...

 
 

Following Seas

I've been reading posts where folks encounter rough rides due to following seas causing broaching. My question (maybe silly) is " how fast are...

 
 

Diesel Tank Biomass Removal

I have a significant biomass problem in my stainless steel fuel tanks and I have no way to access the inside of the tanks without radical surgery. ...

 
 

Time To Replace The Pooper!

Now that we're buying the boat, its time to replace the sanitation system. We currently have Jabsco 37010 heads that are fairly old, but still in...

 
 

Heads Up Alaska Boats

A new law took effect yesterday that no one knew about. If you are a USCG documented you must now go to an Alaska DMV office and register your your...

 
 

Down East Style Boat

My wife and I have purchased a used Atlas Acadia 25 footer. With a 100 hp Yanmar she cruises around 10 knots nicely . It is not a trawler but with.....

 
 

If It Looks Like A Gypsy, Is It A Gypsy? Boat ID Help Request

Found this "gypsy" and thinking about restoring her, looks like a LOT of work. Trying to establish heredity and bone structure - started with 23andMe....

 
 

Curved Pilothouse Windshield Windows

My '75 Hat 58 LRC has 5 "windshield windows": 3 flat-plate glass panes, and a curved plexi or Lexan window on each side. Those curved plexi/Lexan...

 
 

Staying In Touch In The Broughtons?

Hi I'm heading up to the Broughtons(British Columbia) for a month or so and I wonder about keeping in touch with the folks back home. Is there any...

 
 

Silicon Dioxide Batteries

Ahhh, the Internet. So many things to discover..... Can anybody reference some independent third party testing of silicon dioxide batteries? So...

 
 

Prop Size And Pitch

I am looking at a boat that is getting 5.2knots at 2200 rpm. 35 ft trawler type. Prop is 23x17...3 blade...Perkins 135 hp..does this sound right or....

 
 

Cruising Permit Required?

Hi Folks, I am a Canadian, who purchased a boat in Ohio, and getting ready to bring her to Solomons Island in Chesapeake Bay.Other than a transit...

 
 

WiFi Range Extender Vs MiFi Hotspot Vs Etc

We're wondering what everyone is using for internet access. 1. WiFi Range Extender 2. MiFi Hotspot 3. Phone hotspot 4. Direct cable...

 
 

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