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Pretty slow last year but every year new blood arrives in TF. Also a few said they didn't hear till too late or after the fact. Spread the word and let's start adding names.... not maybe I will think about it.... or some distant inlaw has a cough so I can't make it replies....honest to...

TCL.... I tried to respond but your private message storage is full and will not accept new messages.

I see in many threads and hear horror stories on the docks about marinas with 5 knots or more ripping through them. My old home marina that I also operated an assistance towboat out of...and did many dockings with tow and rescued many others who crashed.... had about the worst daily current max...

For all the keyboard stability experts that can tell stability from one not so great picture.... :rolleyes:

Next time you wonder how many your 40 foot trawler can safely hold.....remember this one made it from Haiti (maybe Bahamas) nearly to Florida before the USCG stopped it with 96 people aboard. It was at sea for nearly a week. Your main concern would be lPFD storage. :popcorn:

Start of thread. Interested? Please chime in. Suggested location - Ft Pierce City Marina Suggested time frame - Feb 23-26, 2023 (after Miami Boat Show) Coordinators welcome, dinner hosts welcome.

This was in the latest I just saw online. Seamanship: How To Plot Your Course Across the Gulf Stream Old-school pencil-on-paper vector piloting is the key to crossing the Gulf Stream. By Tim Murphy August 10, 2022 After reading it.... and being a professional navigator for 35 or so years...

Any interest? Any participants? Any ideas?

Friend needs a good fuel system mechanic. Any suggestions?

Kinda miss the old adrenaline rush...especially when the barge was full of fireworks...:eek:

Almost looks easy.....NOT! :D https://m.facebook.com/watch/?v=761912647913099&_rdr

Complete Vetus Alexander Windlass for parts. Motor burned up. 2 Wildcats...3/8 & 5/16 BBB chain (each over $300 new) internal gears and keys in good shape. $100 takes all or piece out by BO. Shipping extra (USA lower 48) depending what you want.

The C-Series switches represent the classic cam switch by Kraus & Naimer. This series have either easily accessible terminal screws, or can be connected with ring type terminals. The terminals are accessible either horizontally or vertically. Perfect for 2-30A power inlets and 8Kw...

Working takeout. Switched 2 - 30A shore power inlets to 8KW genset. Made by Kraus & Naimer. Over $300 new as well as the Blue Seas equivalent switch. Asking $50 plus USPS priority shipping so say $60.... PM if interested in buying, just post for answers to questions.

Cruising singlehanded this year between Cape May, NJ and Ft Pierce, Fl between 20 October, arriving in FT Pierce around 15 Dec. Laying over in Wilmington, NC vicinity for about 14 days. Debating whether to look for a hand, possibly a couple to ride along for bits and pieces. Would be anchoring...

Looking for a weekly or monthly slip starting around the 27th of this month in Wilmington/Wightville Beach. Planning on stayingi in the area for 3 weeks. Striking out and only getting daily rates available. 40ft plus overhangs, 4ft draft...no dogs or kids.... Thanks!

Those that have spent a lot of time in the Keys and primarily anchored out..... Where did you top off your fresh water supply? So many marinas are too shallow or full...what was your approach?

Remember your company was involved in the boat cleanup in Florida. Had the tug Little Bully and barge coming through downtown New Smyrna yesterday about lunch time all the while they had search going on under this bridge for a PIW. Had a few wrecked boats on her. While still many boats strewn...

Anyone here know the outside diameter of their cutless bearing for a 1.5 inch shaft, stern bearing carrier (single engine)? Late 1980s vintage Albin 36, 40 or 43 if a single. The bearing carrier would look like this on the aft end of the keel.

My boat had a Lehman 135 as the original engine. The PO damaged the block from overheating so he replaced it in 2009 with a 120. He gave me the parts that did not bolt onto the 120 block. So I have an injection pump and 6 injectors that were working fine 7 years ago and stored in a garage...

Having trouble locating specification on leakdown pipe test. Thought it was a few psi over 10 minutes, but cant find it in my files or numerous searches. Anyone know what it is please? Thank you.

Manual says not to machine head. Amercican Diesel I believe said up to 0.009. Machine shop says way more (up to 0.040) typically done with no issues. Shop is very experienced in modifying gas engines for tacing but has good experience with marine diesels too. Any experiences or strong opinions...

Been determined by several that I should pull the head for a gasket replacement. Bubbles in coolant, steady rise in pressure in coolant system after warmed up, oil and/or carbon in coolant overflow bottle, and a few other minor guesses by mechanics. No overheating or unusual issues. Block was...

$175 includes US shipping. Go Power!*75 Amp Smart Battery Converter / Charger Features: Designed for flooded lead acid and AGM batteries Converts 120 Volt AC (nominal voltage) to 13.6 Volt DCAs a power supply, tightly controlled regulation allows user to operate any 12 Volt DC load up to...

Was thinking of stopping in there weather permitting this year. Getting tired of the Waccamaw and Ditch drive. Anyone from there or regularly make that inlet? Trouble getting a slip in there or anchoring? Looks to be limited slips and negative comments on any anchorages.