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Back from Thailand and Cambodia,had a great time. Here are a few of the pictures I took. BB / hmm no pics?

Went for a couple flights and ended up in Bangkok.Staying here for a few days and then on to Angcor Wat, Cambodia, then off to Viet Nam. Haven't been around these parts in about forty years, sup rising how many forty year olds look a bit like me . Lot of stange water craft here, when I get back...

So, I cruise up too Ambergise Caye for a change of scene. Lookin all good in my new paint ,Livin large in my 36'* MT. Everybody around coming by and saying ,Wow what a nice boat, This morning a guy from New York pulls in on the new allutinon 74' grand Banks next to me, (what a buzz killer) Have...

After two weeks of 20 to 25 knts of trades, got the davits done today! Ill make pictures to,,orrow

What did happen with this part of our forum? I really don't know. Did someone offend someone in an area that states if you are offended don't come in because you might be offended? Is it the new owner? I'm being totally honest, I don't know why it was closed. In my opinion, as an adult you can...

A lot of you guys have some great ideas.. Try a solution for this without spending a fortune. I have found a wreck in 30' of water, so far I have counted 7 iron cannons, three anchors and lots of other (things). How do I get them home without having giant equipment? I figure the 7' or 8' cannons...

Got word today that my new davits have arrived in Belize City today on the Hyde Shipping vessal Caribe Mariner and should be able to have them by Fri. out here on the Caye. Just cant wait, no more towing. BB

I see that alot if not most of you only use your boat occainaly, I have the opertunity to use mine all the time, this is due to retiring at a farilly young age because of a brilliant mother and wife, they both knew how to make money from money. Me personally am good at turning a $100 dollar bill...

This is my new 10' AB rib with a new 15hp outboard. The boat was rated up to a 25hp, but Its a little rocket with the 15hp. BB

I noticed alot of the inflatables around the Rio Dulce had form fitting canvas aroud the tubes. Looks like a great idea for protecting the inflatable part. Dose anyone know what they would be called? Ive looked up covers and just get full over covers. Any one know who makes them? BB

After two weeks, got primer on the bottom today. YIPPEEE. Rain,Rain,Rain, Christmas, New year all got in the way.* Sand blasted the bottom, 32 years of bottom paint, down to th original gel coat and then some. About 30 blisters, the biggist on the keel. They ground for three days and after that...

Could any of you with a double cabin type trawler that has a dinghy davit show me a picture of it please. I see alot on the stick boats around here, but seeing one* a trawler would be nice so I can get one made. Thanks ,BB

Hope you all have had wonderfull day.BB

Now that im on the hard,i will be replacing zincs. There is a hole in my rudder directly behind the prop that is about 2.5 inches. and a small hole at the top of the rudder about 3/8" that has a zinc in it. My question is, dose the large hole take a zinc or not, and if not what is the hole...

Leaving in the morning for the Rio Dulce, should take a few days as we are going to explore some of the little cayes along the way. Should be fun. Bill

I dont know what has happened on my charging system, I have shore power to the boat, after mayby 3 days ,tried to start the 120 ford and would not spin it enough to start. Gen starts immediatlly. After runninig the Gen for an hour the 120 starts right up. What am I missing here? I have not...

After finally finishing the Fly Bridge remodel, Took some time to take the old girls out and achored up behind the reef. Found a few Conch and speared a few fish. A coulple beautiful evenings and nice warm days. BB

I want to replace the 110 V college dorm type fridge on my boat. I have been looking at 12V and 12v/110 V. How do thease dual volt fridgs work? Are there two plugs. How would they be wired if only one plug in ? Im pretty sure my 12 and 110 systems are seperate?? How would the unit switch from...

I would really like to find one of the original round emblems that was attached at the exterior front at the fly bridge of the Marine Trading Logo for my 1979 MT. Anybody got one for sale? Also, I am missing the brass cover that screws on over the nut that holds my ships wheel on. BB

Heres a picture of my new truck,wore the other one out. BB

I know its only Sept. ,but I am preparing to go to the Rio Dulce on Dec. 2 and spend a month up the river. Got reservations at marinas and going to haul the ole girl out and paint her pretty side. (Willy, Im with you , I snorkle around my boat just to look at her fanny,Its the prettiest part)...

Just filled up at the little pump here on the island(Caye Caulker, Belize) and diesel was $11.75 per gallon. As the exchange rate goes, thats, hmmm,half of that in US dollars. BB

Ive gone over my 32 year old teak swim step and its just not worth repairing it again,its been repaired a thousand times before I got Her,and cobbled at best. There is a company that makes replacement decks of plastic teak somthing,I cant remember,hell gettin old, cant remember last night...

This could be like getting people started about Chevys and Fords, but What is the best bottom paint to use on my glass hull? Mind you I am in the Tropics. Any thoughts or recommendations? BB

Is there a company out there that makes* "off the shelf" swim platforms? What I mean by that is ,a company that you can order a replacement for a particular year and type of trawler without having it having to be custom made. Being down here I would have to have one shipped to me. Im getting...