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Skip, congratulations on your order, and welcome to the growing family of owners.

Have you tried selecting the box for mirror image?

This is helpful in understanding your perspective. I had the impression you were looking for higher speeds as a matter of routine. In my opinion: the Helmsman hulls are perfect for that goal. Cruise at 8, but with reserve power and speed for more when the occasion demands it. Until...

Since no one else has yet to respond, I'll be the first a take a crack at the long list of questions. Bear in mind, I own a 38, and the home waters are the Chesapeake so there are obvious limits to what I can contribute. In a lot of ways the Nordic and American are two variations of the same...

Good observation Well known brands can have a big following because they are volume production boats, hence lots of owners. One brand that comes to mind has owners who like to say they are well built yet has multiple owners websites devoted to repair, often new boats. A few telltale signs...

Congratulations and welcome to the ever growing group. What lies ahead? Good times. I’ve been giving my baby a lot of love this week. In the form of a polish followed by Fleetwax. Hard work, but nothing like messing around boats in the spring, anticipating the season. What region will you be...

Congratulations! She looks great

Interesting. This the first time I've seen a pic from this angle on this stage of construction. Obviously on a finished boat the whole frame is covered with the breaker panel with no hint of what's behind it. At first blush, I'd say that wooden panel covering half of the opening is needed...

Good piece. Thanks for posting it. Its just a hunch, but my guess is the biggest barrier is among those still asking the "what do I want in a boat" question to themselves. They don't know what the experience differences are between slow and fast. I am a half season into my H38. It was run...

I watched a Seaboard video on the topic just the other day. Apparently the answer depends on the vintage of the engine. They also said since zinc is pretty soft its easy to cut them shorter if need be. Just being careful not to crack the zinc apart in the process. So I suppose the short...

Welcome, from Kent Island.

Nice windows It appears to me things will now come together pretty fast

This isn't criticism, but just the hurdles to cross. Anything envisioned can be achieved with enough effort and budget. You describe needs that say big (workshop). You also describe being cheap, which says old. Insurance is very hard for a newbie trying to go big. Insurance is very hard for...

There are idiots on the water I do wish they had autonomous piloting gear. Might not be as safe as a pro, but safer than the idiot. Autonomous cars will be a godsend for Grandma whose skills are declining. Even imperfect, they may well be safer than her.

FYI to others, this app is limited to PNW