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  1. jay b

    Going through Norfolk

    We are hoping to take our boat from the Mouth of the Potomac down the Bay to Norfolk and up the James river to Richmond. I have not been in this part of the Chesapeake before and am concerned about heavier boat and Naval traffic. Any pointers or cautions to suggest, places to stop, radio...
  2. jay b

    Digital Log Book

    I am not extremely tech savvy, but instead of writing out our adventures I would like to type them, add pictures from my phone and store on my devices or even the cloud and be able to share. I own a Mac laptop but know just enough to be dangerous. Anyone doing this or have suggestions for a...
  3. jay b

    Mainship Pilot 30 not starting

    our fairly new to us 2003 pilot 30ii with 315 Yanmar was left off the charger for a night with some 12v stuff on (refrigerator) and would not start the next day. I recharged the batteries and still no go. Not knowing the age or condition of the used batteries I installed two brand new 800 CCA...
  4. jay b

    Windless Question

    Our Mainship pilot 30 ii has all chain on the anchor and it seems to twist and bunch up going through the windless. I also have had trouble getting used to all chain and was wondering if 15 feet of chain and the rest rope may solve all my ills. Any knowledge and advice would be appreciated.
  5. jay b

    Managing Avatar

    added an Avatar, come on Spring!
  6. jay b

    Mainship Pilot 30 ll NexGen sound box

    So, I have to gain access to the back of my Nexgen 3.5 kw to replace the main drive belt. The front half of the soundproofing box came of with little trouble but after a couples of hours struggling with the aft half I gave up. Has anyone removed these and if so how, I am about to get the grinder...
  7. jay b

    Newbie from Virginia

    Hello everyone! My wife and I have enjoyed boating for the last 20 years on the Chesapeake Bay on our Shamrock inboard. We are looking at moving up to a weekender and very much like the Mainship Pilot 30ii. Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated.
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