Forum: Boats | For Sale
08-18-2023, 02:04 PM
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Replies: 6
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Forum: Boats | For Sale
08-18-2023, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,933
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Forum: General Discussion
08-18-2023, 12:46 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,795
Thanks for all the responses. I will experiment...
Thanks for all the responses. I will experiment with some of the good suggestions provided. I appreciate you sharing your experiences. As often heard, results may vary based on conditions. Be safe...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-15-2023, 02:33 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 2,795
Engine down towing a dinghy?
I've been towing our dinghy more during short hops & have always kept the engine up, however I've seen some boaters towing with the engine down. Is that for better tracking? It would seem to increase...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-30-2021, 10:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2021, 12:55 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
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Forum: General Discussion
08-27-2021, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,709
Towing a Dinghy Question
We have started towing our dinghy more when making short hops rather than hoisting it up to the boat deck.
What is the general wisdom on the outboard engine position while towing? All the way up or...
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Forum: DeFever
07-09-2020, 12:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
We are in Canada now. Not sure of our cruising...
We are in Canada now. Not sure of our cruising plans this coming winter as the border may stay closed for quite some time. We are considering moving our boat to Nassau & cruising out of there this...
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Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast
06-07-2020, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Yes we considered shippers as well, but your...
Yes we considered shippers as well, but your right, no adventure there, that's what we bought our boats for!
Where do you have your boat located, on the east coast? Perhaps if nothing else we can...
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Forum: DeFever
06-06-2020, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
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Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast
06-06-2020, 11:29 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,491
Repositioning Florida to Mexico
Hi All,
After 10 years of exploring the Bahamas & the Keys we are considering moving our base of operation to La Paz in the Sea of Cortez. It is a long cruise down to the Panama Canal & up to Cabo...
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Forum: DeFever
06-06-2020, 11:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 4,142
We have a sistership Grand Alaskan 60 with the...
We have a sistership Grand Alaskan 60 with the same engines & I agree totally with your comments. Great boat, very comfortable & good value for the size. Somehow 8 kts just doesn't cut it when you...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
11-24-2013, 08:06 AM
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Replies: 26
Views: 3,861
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Forum: Welcome Mat
10-27-2013, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
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Forum: Welcome Mat
10-26-2013, 08:00 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,004
Gulf Islands Newbie
Hello all from Pender Island, B.C. After 20 years of cruising the Pacific NW we bought a trawler in Florida a few years ago & have been cruising Florida & the Bahamas. Finding the water pretty skinny...
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