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Humorous/cute Boat Names

Why do so many boaters name their vessels to make a joke or otherwise demean their boats? "Got beer" is only one of many.

 
 

Moving Boat From Stuart To Jacksonville

One of my sons and I are going to make the drive from Texas to Stuart to move the boat up to Jacksonville next week Monday. She is sitting at the...

 
 

Fire Suppression

Comments made by a surveyor set me off on a research project on fire suppression on boats. For background, I am a degreed Mechanical Engineer with...

 
 

Heat Choices

Hello Knowing what you all know now what choice of heat would you choose 1 propane forced air with one thermostat 2 propane units with 2...

 
 

BC Parks & Marine Parks To Open

I will just do a copy and paste: BC Parks: Re-Opening May 14 BC Parks staff and park operators are looking forward to welcoming you back into...

 
 

In Line Squeeze Bulb

Does anyone use an in-line primer squeeze bulb on their diesel system to assist in in priming? The type you see on most outboard fuel systems. If...

 
 

Lehr 9.9 HP Propane Issues

The 9.9 HP Lehr engine won't start, unless I bleed it for 5 or 7 seconds. This happens Cold, or Hot, every start. The battery is new, and...

 
 

Replacing Damper Plate

I have a 1982 Albin 40 with a 135 hp Ford Noreast diesel (similar to a Lehman) and a Borg Warner 1013 transmission. I have owned the boat since...

 
 

Why A Trawler

I grew up on a lake, so have been around small boats all my life. Whenever we'd visit the coast I always enjoyed checking out the marinas with all...

 
 

Insurance

Just purchased a 1984 Grand Banks 36 Classic Hull #698. Finished survey last week..surveyor verbally indicated no serious problems, told me boat was....

 
 

My List Of Boat Pre-purchase Questions

Pre-purchase 55ft trawler questions. I have compiled a few questions to ask before signing off on a purchase contract. I have tried to think of all...

 
 

Oven Microwave/cooktop On Inverter Circuit

I need some better electrical minds than mine to sort through a wiring question. We installed a GE Advantage Convection oven/microwave (1,800...

 
 

American Dingo

AKA Carolina Dog. Anyone on here ever own one or does now? Or know one at a family member of neighbors? Interested in overall thoughts of...

 
 

Bow Thruster Battery

When we purchased our boat it had (3) Optima blue top batteries in a separate bank for the bow thruster. Shortly after, one of the batteries died,...

 
 

Solar Question

Ok I've read the forum and Nigel Calder's book and am about to bite the bullet and add solar power. The boat came with 3 100W panels on the Bimini...

 
 

Shaft Packing Replacement

I hauled for a new bottom and stuffing box maintenance and have a question regards what should be expected as part of the work. My Buck Algonquin...

 
 

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