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I am curious as to how many folks are ready to stop their boats using an anchor. And if that is via an anchor on the bow or stern... I've never dropped my primary anchor in an emergency though my cockpit Stop anchor did save me once. Of late I have not seen stern anchors on vessels however to...

In reading the What Would You Have Done? thread "What would you have done?" deploying an anchor was mentioned. I wondered how many have anchors ready to drop. Do you have more than one? Do you have an anchor at your transom in addition to the one (or two) forward? Windlasses? Thanks.

Thank you for the report. Your actions were decisive and correct. Shutting down your AIS transmitter was Excellent. Putting them between you and the setting sun was brilliant too. Congratulations on your smart moves which kept you both safe. Some things don't change. We were shot at north of...

Years ago I tried regalvanizing with a group of friends using a commercial place. I will not do that again! The galvanizing company apparently did not tumble enough after dipping, AND the fellow who picked up didn't check so... A few years later I was due for more chain. Because the bitter end...

As mentioned previously do make sure your float is buoyant enough to float the chain. Mine was, BUT the current was so strong both fender and chain were only visible at slack tide.

I love that your engine is white. Please stick with that. Short story: I had my Kubota repainted white. While cruising along I noted a minor spot of pink coolant. Had my engine been any other color I doubt I would have seen it. I am a huge advocate for white machinery. Good luck with...

Holly Lynn is looking great. I love the progress you have made. Quite frankly this past year-plus has entailed system upgrades and replacements for me on my 1983 Schucker miniature trawler. Pre-purchase a friend did a quick survey for me on an outer reef down in southwest Florida. They are...

I loved the restaurant at Faro Blanco... and the swimming pool too. Way back when there were loads of cottages available for out-of-town visitors between the marina and the Overseas Highway. Enjoy your time there.

Keep the anchor. Have it ready-to-deploy in an emergency situation. Here's why: When I was going down a river with a ripping current my engine cut out on me due to dirty fuel. There was literally not time to drop the main anchor because I was so close to a turn in the river. Fortunately I was...

I believed the term meant the travesty of moving off the boat, at least that's what it meant a half century ago. Has the meaning changed? Eek! My friend Rich is alive and kicking (cataract surgery just last month)

Great to know the best days. I do prefer weekdays so Monday, Wednesday and Thursday are perfect. With these winds and the holiday weekend, I will not venture onto the G-ICW as initially considered earlier this week. These weather temperatures are perfection. I truly prefer overcast days such as...

Nearby... was just speaking tonight and IF the wind drops the plan is to take Seaweed over to the American Legion or the Elks club for a cup of sangria over ice. I will be back at the dock long before dark as the idiots come out in droves on holiday weekends. I'm sure you know that the first...

This!!! I have pictured your gents as 50s or possibly a few a bit older. It is fabulous to realize (appreciate) how much life experience is freely shared here on TrawlerForum. I am grateful. B and B were young however I've not seen them of late. My friend Rich swallowed the anchor recently...

The missing features you desire cannot be rectified at your price point currently. In my opinion (because you are a boater, understand the complexities, maintenance expenses) I would consider spending the money to get what makes your heart sing. Example: a guy I know LOVED an aft deck. He...

Thanks for a great report and your insight. Both ring true to our experiences 50 to 60 years ago. The east coast was remote with little (to my memories) "civilization" which was just what we preferred. We only made it to Venezuela, then hopped along the coast before crossing over to Cuba...

I used David Vargas of State Farm here in Florida. My Seaweed is 40-plus years old and did require a fresh survey. 727-564-9599

Daddy died aboard our 40'er... it is doable. Now he had intended to build a houseboat for when he got old, however age caught up with him and that never happened. He stayed aboard the sedan cruiser he built in the 1950's. Daddy's boat: Here she is in the 1990s. We sold her in the early...

I prefer silpruf. My friend Rich has decades of sailing experience. He said SilPruf will flex with the boat and keep things watertight. I was having hatch issues. It worked for me. Caveat: I'm in Florida without deep freezes. I do not know how it functions in the north. I replaced uv4000...

The St Pete Boat Show is happening this weekend. Specifically, they open on Thursday. I will definitely be attending on Friday and possibly one day over the weekend... Lots of good stuff of course. Here is the website: https://www.stpeteboatshow.com/en/home.html The seminar list is here...

Mother loved scallops. Each time we passed through Biscayne Bay (Miami) it was my job to capture a bucket full for her. It wouldn't take too long, though I confess that the long seaweed would sometimes snag me. Always an adventure... I'm not sophisticated enough to discern sting ray from...

Aboard Seaweed I have an electronic 12v diesel fuel pump between the tank and the racor 500. The thing is, I really abhor bleeding an engine. So my pump pulls from the tank and shoves the fuel through (thus filling) the Racor, then on through the engine. My setup: Sside Note: I had the...

To OP, if you have one of the two-door under the countertop dorm fridges, mine in 80 degree ambient temps used 60aH over 24 hours. Buy yourself a Kill-a-Watt meter... it is fascinating to discover the power equipment actually uses. Regarding the 1500 watt inverter, I purchased a 1200 pure sine...

Sad to hear... his posts were appreciated by me. An experienced boater lost to us all. Wishing his bride comfort. I will miss his posts. Not ten minutes ago I was enjoying his input on anchoring. Folks with valuable insights such as his are one of the reasons I enjoy Trawler Forum so much.

Wye are available on Amazon, along with Tee configuration. I did not check for the ducting hose though suspect it is offered too. To find the wye, check under any of the diesel heaters offered. That is where I found my thru hull fitting. I have read that insulating the ducting makes a big...

I bought this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097MSLTS6 for my heater. Dry fits together tight. Mine is angled up with the exhaust looping down into the unit. It was/is tight. Waiting for the exhaust wrap and Webaso muffler (thanks to advice picked up in the Chinese diesel heater thread) to...