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We’re looking at a 1987 43 Marine Trader, aft cabin. The boat looks well maintained but we have a concern about the black iron fuel tanks. No leaks are evident but they are enclosed behind acoustic tile of some sort and a visual inspection doesn’t look easy. Any hints, tips, ideas on how...

I found a shop-vac will find about anything in the bilge... even what you wish you hadn't found. I've put a knee-high woman's stocking over the end of the shop-vac so I don't have to go digging through all that stuff I didn't want to find... the bolt/keyway, etc.. gets stuck on the stocking...

Hey Bill, sent you an email. My sister lives and DC and I'd like to send her down to take a look at the boat for me.

Please send rates for feb charter 2015, bareboat.

Allan - Most of the trip we were rolling along at 11-12kts when offshore. Doing the ditch, we just idled along, more controlled by courtesy than the boats abilities. For those interested our routing was as follows: Boston Pt. Judith (via CCC) Manhasset Bay, NY (Long Island Sound) Cape...

Ted - I'd go with under the water and put on a thru hull that you can close. I've seen a few guys put these above water and it is NASTY! You wouldn't use that when divers are in the water would you? lol On the electra-san/scan question. I have mine going below water, but, during...

You get used to having everything you need already on your own boat. It's a different mindset when your walking onto boats you're delivering or chartering. You've got to have check lists or you'll be walking up to "crap, I forgot coffee" the first morning..

Scott, I've attached a provisioning worksheet I use for traveling and moving boats. It'll give you an idea of what you need to have, use or abuse. -Matt