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Forum: General Discussion 09-22-2023, 03:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,056
Posted By FIRE
BKF! Bar Keepers Friend. Excellent on non...

BKF! Bar Keepers Friend.
Excellent on non skid as well!!
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 02-14-2023, 07:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,388
Posted By FIRE
Great info! I think we are settled on Narrows...

Great info! I think we are settled on Narrows Point. Paperwork in process.
Have any thoughts on the Diesel at cost benefit?
Forum: Power Systems 01-11-2023, 08:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 578
Posted By FIRE
Annapolis School of Seamanship - Diesel

Anybody with recent experience with this school/class or another reccomendation in the Northeast for Cummins training? Not that the school is engine specific but I have researched a little and can't...
Forum: General Discussion 01-09-2023, 08:57 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
One important point regarding boat...

One important point regarding boat ownership/purchase.
Really, just about anyone can buy a boat these days. You might even say that just about anyone can afford to buy a boat these days.
BUT, (and...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 01-02-2023, 04:02 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,388
Posted By FIRE
Safe Harbor

Investigating marinas and came across Safe Harbor. Anyone a member on the East Coast? I am looking for a marina on the Chesapeake as a home base and became interested in learning more on a Safe...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 12-31-2022, 10:40 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By FIRE
Northern Chesapeake Dockage

Just acquired a new to us Trawler 60' LOA 16' Beam and looking to keep her in the Northern Chesapeake area for the coming year. I have dockage through March but it is a bit pricey with $1750 2023...
Forum: General Discussion 12-13-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 741
Posted By FIRE
Flag Pole

Silly question - One of my many winter projects on a new to me boat was to refinish the teak burgee and rear flag poles. Came out very nice by creatively using a drill as a lathe motor (secured in a...
Forum: General Discussion 11-15-2022, 03:15 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
Bought it

A quick update on our path...We bought it! The right boat came up with (almost) the right price, solid survey and more features than we were expecting to be able to afford with the purchase...
Forum: Power Systems 11-04-2022, 07:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By FIRE
[QUOTE=DavidM;1133433]Talk to the parts...

[QUOTE=DavidM;1133433]Talk to the parts department at Seaboard Marine (sbmar.com) to get a price for the thermostat and ask them what is required to


Thanks for the tip - Excellent resource!
Forum: Power Systems 11-03-2022, 08:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 640
Posted By FIRE
Thermostat Replacement Cummins 500

Anyone know why the quote I got from my dealer is $2900 for replacement of a thermostat on Cummins 6CTAB8.3? I don't know diesels all that well but in the process of learning. Do you need to take...
Forum: General Discussion 11-01-2022, 01:26 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,367
Posted By FIRE
I was wondering if that was a ludicrous...

I was wondering if that was a ludicrous proposition. And based on your website that is a pretty big tender to hang off the side as you suggest.
Forum: General Discussion 11-01-2022, 09:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,367
Posted By FIRE
Tender Service on a Davit??

Of course not...but I am close to a big boat purchase with a 12' tender and 4 stroke engine. I have serviced many outboards over my boat owning life but am stumped on how to do this (let's say...
Forum: General Discussion 10-06-2022, 08:26 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
Inflated dollars?....assuming I am still working...

Inflated dollars?....assuming I am still working and receiving an inflated salary! HA.

I have also heard that the hedge against inflation is assets! A big boat is an asset - And I am not going...
Forum: General Discussion 09-29-2022, 07:11 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
All of your comments ring true for us as well. ...

All of your comments ring true for us as well. When family has asked what I did to be able to be looking at such an extravagant purchase my early answers were that I worked hard...not necessarily...
Forum: General Discussion 09-29-2022, 07:03 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
Love this - Our plan is 50% on and off as well. ...

Love this - Our plan is 50% on and off as well. While I am on the east coast at one time I worked for a company out of Fresno and loved my side trips to the central coast SLO anyone! Great towns...
Forum: General Discussion 09-29-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
"BUT, I am happy to be where I am at" ...

"BUT, I am happy to be where I am at"


Sounds good to me!
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2022, 11:50 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
I think a lot of shoppers get tunnel vision on a...

I think a lot of shoppers get tunnel vision on a limited number of brands and models. Best of luck.[/QUOTE]

I don't think we have tunnel vision....My wife and I have been " window shopping" for...
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2022, 10:38 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
[QUOTE=mike66;1125768]In the end, the only time...

[QUOTE=mike66;1125768]In the end, the only time anyone needs a boat is when the one they are on is sinking and the one next to them isn't. Other than that, it's discretionary.

Fuuny!
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2022, 10:37 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
But do you want to wait? Are you young and have...

But do you want to wait? Are you young and have time to be patient, or is your boating going to age limit out in a few years? You can lose a lot of fun time waiting, but maybe can get a better boat...
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2022, 10:34 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
But if you're looking for a very specific boat...

But if you're looking for a very specific boat and they are in limited supply, you don't have a lot of choice. Even if the market relaxes, no guarantee your heart throb won't have suitors.

Good...
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
I am actually to afraid to play my cards out of...

I am actually to afraid to play my cards out of paranoia of someone reading this and says to themselves...I have money and never considered that boat - I should go look at one. Once I purchase I...
Forum: General Discussion 09-26-2022, 09:35 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 9,986
Posted By FIRE
Buy Now???

Am I insane to be considering the purchase of a substantial boat in the economy we are in right now? Especially considering every pundit and bank president alike seems to be indicating a global...
Forum: General Discussion 09-19-2022, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 971
Posted By FIRE
Offer Letter

Searching for the right trawler for years and honing in...I wanted to ask the collective if having an Offer Letter written by an admiralty lawyer was worthwhile? Pros / Cons?
Forum: General Discussion 08-16-2022, 07:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By FIRE
Thanks TowLou. Appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks TowLou. Appreciate your thoughts.
Forum: General Discussion 08-16-2022, 07:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 633
Posted By FIRE
Shrew - This site never seems to disappoint! ...

Shrew - This site never seems to disappoint! Your points are well taken and make sense. Thanks for the response!
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