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Sometimes, when we arrive into new anchorages in Alaska, we are not confident or satisfied with the bottom mapping we see in our navigation software and the other charts that we have available to us. Whether we are concerned by recent shoaling or possible uncharted rocks, we want to create our...

Sometimes, when we arrive into new anchorages in Alaska, we are not confident or satisfied with the bottom mapping we see in our navigation software and the other charts that we have available to us. Whether we are concerned by recent shoaling or possible uncharted rocks, we want to create our...

In a couple of weeks, I’ll be entering Canada on a southbound trip from Alaska. For those who have recently made this border crossing with a dog, was any proof of vaccination required? ?

Good morning TF. I’d like to have some custom carpets made for my Selene 43. I’ve seen some excellent projects in the past that have carefully accounted for the various curves, angles, protrusions, hatch openings, etc. and still look great. Does anyone out here have any recommendations for...

Good morning. A little while ago, you posted regarding adding tea tree oil to teak oil to inhibit mold. I’m wondering how much tea tree oil you have used for this. I’m going to give this a try with the Penofin that I use on my caprail. Thanks!

Because of the COVID situation and our inability to cruise in BC this summer, we brought our boat up to Alaska a few weeks back. Right now, we’re at the public docks in Petersburg - an amazingly beautiful town. (Beats the hell out of Ketchikan in my opinion.) I know that there are many...

Sorry if this has already been covered on one of the various threads dealing with the WA to AK transit through BC this summer. I plan to depart Friday Harbor late next week and clear into Canada in Sidney. My understanding - please correct me if I am wrong - is that I need to have proof of...

My elderly parents are planning on joining us on our boat in southeast Alaska this coming summer. While my parents have been able to get into and out of the dinghy in years past, we’re all a little bit concerned about whether this is safe and comfortable for my mother any longer. We’ve...

Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving TFers. I'm in the market for a FLIR camera. I notice that the camera that I'm looking at is available from Star-Marine.com in Australia at a price at about 50% of its price in the US. Has anyone in the US bought anything from Star-Marine.com? Is it...

Good morning TF. We’re contemplating a transit from WA to AK in April or May of next year, assuming that such a transit is allowed by Canadian authorities. Is anyone else planning likewise?

Good afternoon. I intend to keep my boat in Friday Harbor marina through this coming winter, and I am looking for a responsible and responsive boat watch service in the area. Any recommendations? Thanks- Steve

Good morning. Does anyone out there know whether boats are being moved from Canada to the US or vice-versa by commercial delivery captains? I'm not clear whether such commercial deliveries are still occurring while the border is closed to non-essential travel. Thanks in advance.

We are Americans, and took possession of our new boat on March 7 in Sidney, BC. Our permanent moorage is in Sidney, and our plans were to spend the two weeks after our closing doing some work getting the boat ready for a three month cruise beginning in mid-May. After a brief shakedown cruise...

We just bought a new boat, and we're replacing the dinghy. For sale is the dinghy we are removing from the boat: 10'4" Walker Bay RIB with a Toyota 15 HP. Good condition. 2007. The dinghy is in Port Townsend and is priced to move at $3,000.00. Thanks - Steve

Good morning. I'm looking to put a stern tie line on our new-to-us boat. I've chartered a couple of Nordic Tug 42s over the last years in the PNW that were equipped with 600' of 3/8" polypro line. This line was invaluable in the Desolation Sound area for stern tying, and really helped us...

I’m under contract on a 2007 boat, and about to go to surveys. Of my many concerns is the current state of the batteries (house, starter, genset, and thrusters) and whether they will need to be replaced relatively promptly. Can I get some feedback, please, on whether it’s possible to assess...

Our new-to-us boat comes along with a 40k Rocna, which is a good size for the boat. My partner, however, has watched all the “SV Panope” anchor reviews available on YouTube, and on that basis has decided that Rocnas aren’t reliable in a situation requiring a reset. (We’ll be in the PNW.)...

I have a 65 pound Mantus for sale. It’s located in Powell River, BC though. Since you’re looking for a Mantus, you probably already know that these are bomb-proof anchors.

I am buying a boat from a gentleman who will carry a small loan for about a year. As a condition of this short-term financing, he is requiring that I maintain appropriate insurance coverage until the loan is paid. I find this totally reasonable, and would have of course insured the boat in any...

My soon-to-be new-to-me Selene currently has a ground tackle set up consisting of a Muir Cheetah HR2500, an 80 pound Rocna, and 400 feet of chain. I plan to swap out the Rocna for the largest size Mantus the windlass can handle. How do I calculate the maximum size anchor here? How do I...

I’m looking to assemble a comprehensive set of charts for SE Alaska and Northern BC (the portion north of Chart 3313). If you have recent charts that you’re willing to part with, drop me a line please.

I chartered an NT42 out of Powell River, BC for the month of June. I know this is unusual, but I was not confident in the ground tackle on the boat so I supplied my own anchor. This was a brand new 65 lb. galvanized Mantus. The anchor performed like a champ. As Mantus says: “First Time...

Greetings. Can someone shed some light on the difference between the HO (high output) version of the Cummins QSB 5.9 and the non-HO version of that same engine? Assuming that the engines are equally responsibly maintained and run for a similar number of hours per year, should I expect any...

Hi TF. I plan to bring an inflatable kayak along on a one month charter of a Nordic Tug 42 Flybridge. When set-up, the kayak will be 15 feet long. Will I be able to fit the set-up kayak on the inside of the rail on the boat deck, if anyone has experience with this boat? Also, does anyone...

Oops! One of the older model Eartec units was inadvertently dumped overboard last month. I'm looking to replace my older system with something entirely new. Please PM if you have a system for sale. Thanks ! Steve