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The Arctic Traveller, a Defever 49 RPH will be coming up for sale soon, but I wanted to post it here prior to officially listing it. If you’re not familiar with the incredibly popular Defever 49 here is a great article published in Passagemaker...

Well, I've finally reached the breaking point. Some of you might remember all the problems I've had with my Tecma Silence toilet, problems that have been going on since I bought the thing (for over $1000.00). If not, I won't bore you with the details, let's just say the toilet is JUNK!! Sure...

Due to a last minute cancellation, we might be running empty on our positioning trip from Juneau Alaska to Ketchikan, departing in about 11 days. Rather than do this, I'd prefer to offer a room to some lucky student at a huge 40% off our regular rates. :dance: If you haven't heard of us yet...

A huge tragedy was averted Thursday night when on of our boats caught fire at 1:00AM. Two people barely escaped with their lives. It's quite likely the fact that one was a light sleeper is the only reason they are alive today. Were all very shaken by this, that they got away is a true...

I know it's early but we will be underway from Ketchikan Alaska bound for Juneau on or about April 7th. We expect to visit Meyers Chuck, Thorne Bay, Wrangel, Petersburg, Hobart Bay, Tracy Arm, Taku Harbor, and several other anchorages along the way. If you see our Defever 49 "Arctic...

I have a Perkins 6354M engine for sale as a core. It's mostly complete,and a non turbo. I purchased it thinking I'd rebuild it as a spare, but never got around to it. I've kept the starter but almost everything else is there. It may also come with a B/W CR2 reduction gear attached, but it's...

Lately, I've had a lot of problems with MSD systems aboard small cruise vessels.* Years ago my first experience was with Orca systems and they proved to need a lot of maintenance.* Lately I've been maintaining a system that uses an electrolizing high voltage book cell, and it seems to need even...

We have the normal 30 amps at the dock, but as liveaboards we often times have to manage the loads.* I installed an amp meter in the galley to make it easier, but often times we have to go to bridge to turn off the water heater or other large loads in order to run the microwave or another load...

Currently we have a large bank of house batteries consisting of 12 Interstate U2400 golf cart batteries connected in a series / parallel configuration.* Actually, there are two separate banks of 6 each, connected to a common point on the 12v buss.* About five years ago, I replaced all the...

I was recently invited by Nomad Willy to stop for a visit in Thorne Bay Alaska.* Since I have passed by there numerous times with out stopping, I figured it was time.* The entrance is a bit tricky requiring one to pay attention as its narrow, has a few rocks for interest, and a possible current...

I'm taking a boat to Tahiti in May (Nordhavan).* I hope to spend a few days there prior to flying home, but have no idea what to do or where to go.* If anyone has been there and has recomendations on what not to miss, that would be great.* I expect to be mostly land based once we arrive, so...

Hopefully, it's OK to post this here as I'm not a broker, insurance salesman or a crook.* I do want to put out word of our upcoming positioning cruise departing Ketchikan Alaska on April 7th.* Arctic Traveller Trawler Training is offering a huge 40% discount off our regular season rates on this...

I can't imagine how this would fail to stop most pirates.* Imagine the surprise when they board, and get 300 gallons of MACE dumped in their face! I guess once they figure it out they might don gas masks, but till then, look out.............Arctic Traveller...

Here is a scientific explanation of why you don't even need an anchor, and as a bonus, how your anchor rode can charge your batteries after throwing away your anchor................Arctic Traveller*** http://www.science20.com/chatter_box/why_anchors_dont_work

I don't understand.* I'm in the process of picking out a class A AIS for a commercial passenger vessel.* Several I have looked at still use a serial output. It's the same with a lot of GPS's* Serial ports on computers have gone the way of the Do Do bird, and a long time ago at that!* Why do you...

I had the pleasure of getting a tour of Delfin the other day, and I can only say that it's a testament to what can be done by someone with a vision and a lot of time* I've got to tell you, it's spectacular.* Being steel, you expect to at least see some waves, welds, or other signs the hull is...

This is pretty funny, a drive-by survey could be the new standard..............Arctic Traveller http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/8140225/

It seems to me that there are quite a few members of this forum in Washington state, and the San Juans in particular.* I'd be interested in knowing how many there are, as I'm thinking of hosting a holiday get together to meet some of you.* We are currently in Anacortes.* So, the question is...

Hey Eric,* you still there?* Hopefully you have not blown away yet.* I'm tracking the weather since we depart next week, and when I checked the Lincon rock report I see you are experiencing some brisk winds...* 87K gusts!!!!!!!!!* <table bgcolor="#f0f8fe" border="0" cellpadding="2"...

The 90ft Scorpius (as featured in the pages of Passagemaker magazine and others) is for sale.* Originally built by Blount marine as a research vessel, she was converted to a long distance passage maker / yacht in the 80s.* Since then, she has traveled to the end of the Aleutian island chain...

It seems like more and more boats are doing the North West passage these days.* This week, the Octopus pulled into Juneau after completeing the passage.* You might remember this is Paul Allen's 414 foot yacht.* With a crew of 60, including a few former Navy Seals I would imaging they are pretty...

I expect to transit the West Coast of Vancouver Island in late July or early August.* I've never done the coastal route, so would apreciate any tips anyone has to offer.* Anchorages suitable for a 90 foot boat, dangers, not to miss sights, good fishing spots, travel stratigys, weather issues...

<table style="height:100%;" width="100%" align="left" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" width="100%" align="left">Arctic Traveller trawler training and yacht charters will be attending the San Diego Trawler Fest on March 5^th, 6^th , and...

Next summer I'll be going to Kodiak Island for a couple of months of sport fishing and sightseeing.* I have been across the Gulf of Alaska as far as Seward, but that's it.* There don't seem to be any cruising guides, so I'd like any available information. I'm not looking for things like fuel...

I could use some advice on varnishing.* Our Defever 49 has a lot of wood on the exterior, and 90% of it is in really nice shape. The cap rails and other wood is a very light golden color that is coated in some type of high gloss coating that is nearly perfect, but there are areas that are...