Recent content by OFB

Still without my boat. Repair seems unlikely , just to much damage. The loaner boat is just too sketchy, I am going to hurt myself at best. I gave it the college try, as in what a ****ing learning curve. Yet I been there seems the learning curve over the years is a repetitive thingy. I am...

Look for some silent sailors. They work awesome on exhaust notes. Keep the DD note but bring it down to an awesome level at dock and while at WOT.

Not much will survive after a brushing of acetone. Then a diluted application of epoxy acetone over. Its painted with oil based base paint from the pics. Try a fire resistant paint over effected area . IMO Make sure its well ventilated for any application of what ever and where a breathing...

Sweet Bamfield , West coast Vancouver island.

My access to internet sucks at best so I been a bit getting signed onto the site. The tow company has stepped up in a large way. Very nice , they have taken the boat for repair and left me a courtesy boat so I can continue to work. Along with replacement of some gear and a bit of paint for the...

Kind of, I get to be the marina watchman , along with doing a lot of dewatering around the river. Boats taking on water at sea can be very dramatic , best case. Having a loud alarm grabs your attention quick. Enabling a response prior to the bilge being full of water reducing ones ability to...

I have to spend more time farther up the coast. Some spectacular spots , thanks for the share guys. As a kid spent a lot of time playing in Sannich inlet. Skiing in todd inlet and fishing . Love the pics. Keep em coming please. I cant be the only guy enjoying them.

Yach delivery Yup running other folks boats around just rocks. BC moment. Now there have got to be some other folk with some BC moments caught on camera. A picture or two. Please share I just started thread I believe has a ton of potential. Even in the rain , wind , deep water, lack of...

We all have a story a struggle from time to time, no need for worries. This is a different struggle , marine related. So I share. Lets see how that goes. Gotta laugh. Buddies rock, boat and power salvaged. What I do. Boat is in rough shape, but the structure is in tack

Hard to beat cash on hand , from time to time. Cash rocks. I know this is an open forum, but. I am only here to share my experiences. Put a safe on board , in your place. Water proof , fire proof. Documents, cash, fire arms , passports go in there. Safes are cheap and very effective. Most...

Depends on the vessel. Two high water alarms might be appropriate depending on bulkhead arrangements. I like about 2 inches above my secondary pump. In a location low where my main pumps are located.

Salvaging my own boat. Log tow broke apart, leaving bundles of logs ( 60,000 lbs plus ) to float down river on a big tide. Took out my work boat and damaged my home. Is what it is. In todays world I am some what accountable cause I have chosen to be here. Who knew. Invader took two big hits...

Why not I gotta ask. Why not. Don't care if its a rule float switch or a mouse trap with asprin. that triggers any kind of alarm. ( Fire bell good. imo ) Anything that gives you or anyone else notice of water entering the basement. EARLY. Based on years of experience this simple addition to...

Juan De Fuca Just hanging around Race Rocks Late October.

Pencil, screw driver, wooden spoon, chop stick etc wrapped with a towel, rag, wash rag, pounded into the hole. Worked, works for me. Just saying.