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From: "Al Johnson" <ajohnson@kpunet.net> To: "Al Johnson" <ajohnson@kpunet.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 4, 2023 3:59:22 PM Subject: chb length Here is the issue and need: Stall length limitation are maximum overall length 33'.(10% over length-30-foot stall by design) Here is the...

Had my boat bottom swept after a six months period preceded by a haul out a year before that. At each point the zincs, all of them, were deemed to be in great condition. Not possible!!! So I have been inquiring from the wizards of smart on the waterfront here in SE Alaska, with really no...

Any source for BMW 150D marine engine parts? A general search only brings up auto parts:banghead: fully understand the negative thinking on these engines, however there you are with one and needing parts source. Would appreciate any clues, Thanks, Al

Seeking to purchase a 37 foot Lord Nelson trawler. There are 24 of these in the PNW, Puget Sound and one in B.C. If any members know of one available or soon, please pass on my phone# (907) 617-0710 or email: ajohnson@kpunet.net I am a cash buyer- Cheers, Al-Ketchikan

Would any of the Lord Nelson owners on the forum respond with the diameter and pitch of their wheel?. Either with the BMW or Cummings Thank you Sorry about that double posting! I want to add, that if you would include your gear ratio and cruising RPM at or near 6.5-7 knts. Now it the inquiry...

Finding statistical numbers which are not representative of cruising speeds so turn to the forum for information. the subject is a twin jimmy 4-53 powered trawler with a crusining rate of 8 knots, so suspect a RPM turn of around 1800-2000 RPM, to my way of crusining the desired traveling speed...

Greetings- Last week undertaking a voyage from Ketchikan, to Wrangell, a 90 mile adventure, departing in a London Fog, traveling with radar and GPS, had made approximately 35 miles into the trip when the engine temperature began to creep beyond 180 degrees. Having had a similar issue just prior...

Greetings to the Forum, Have come up with another offering in the line of man over board proactive suggestions. This one is light on the pocket book and thought of as a really good investment The article is called a 'Safe-er-Grip" ...

:flowers:I know there is a thread somewhere on the forum but need a quick summary if there is a current poster that can assist. In discussion with a boat owner on a sale in Seattle area. There two options to bring the boat here to Ketchikan, run it up or barge it up. Of course running the boat...

Okay, to the forum, I require the thinking on a fluid transfer situation. First, I have not visually reviewed the situation, only have had it transmitted to me verbally. I will attempt to pass on that vision for consideration by those who possess the mathematical or science level to take a...

Greetings:flowers:- Often as I look at boats for sale, looking for sure, the perfect boat, I am drawn to the 34 foot CHB I have done extensive reading on these boats and have drawn conclusions based on walking through numerous boats on the market or viewing the photos, making visual...

Greetings- Attempted to locate a older thread that I had started some many months back. It regarded obtaining a older crusier in the 36-40 foot range that was powered with large gas engines...

Hi folks, I have a suggestion to make on the subject of oil cooler failures. I recently made a day trip with the family and had reached a 15 miles from port point when the oil pressure dropped to 20# from the normal 40#. The buzzer had not activated yet, so the shut down was early. Checking...

Greetings, Addressed to our Canadian members, looking for data on Easthope anchor winches. Particularly the purpose and use of a lever. I have no conception of the winch, save to say an acquaintance purchased a Canadian troller with a Gardner Diesel and a Easthope anchor winch. He has no...

So, the question is: by increasing the length of the boarding step extend the length of the boat?. Is the purest among us going to agree, as the harbor masters do, or is the actual manufactures measurements to be the holy grail.

While familar with the 31 foot version of both, is there a longer length model of either? One when by the house the other day that appears longer. as the waterway was a bit brisk, Westerly 15+ with short seas, the motion of the boat appeared comfortable with the length of the waves contrary to...

:flowers:Crossing the Queen Charlotte's on the Ferry Columbia Friday in about 5-6 foot Westerly, a black hulled Diesel Duck under stabilizers was bucking North. She was weathering well, but I'd guess hand holds were in play. Looked good. I will be watching in the next week if one such Duck...

:flowers:Often I think about the current pricing of these classic Chris'es housing huge 454 cu.in. engines laying about due the gas prices making boating any fun. These classic boats are often found in predestine condition with all the luxury one would desire.but can not afford with "New"...

Are there members who have flooded their teakhouse top/ decks on any of the various CHB model trawlers with straight fiberglass resin?:flowers:

Hi folks, bad news.:banghead: Alaska Fish and Game have sent out notice that King Salmon fishing through out Alaska will be severely affected by shut downs of King salmon retention. I can speak to Southeast around Ketchikan. April 1 through June 24th there will be no sport fishing with King...

Thought you folks would enjoy a pretty good video on the various aspects of Ketchikan. Please view each of the offered subjects. One would hope you would take away a confirmation on how fortunate I was born and raised here, choosing to live my life span within the State with the majority of my...

Well had an interesting lesson today. After sometime without excising the engine and planning a short trip tomorrow a trip down to start and warm up the engine as a pre voyage move found the engine non responsive. Double checked to assure the shift was in neutral, batteries condition, and no...

I may be a small pocket trawler owner of a different breed, but that doesn't preclude being on the Grand Banks "Spray" list. Maybe some have and some not, seen the newest introduction model. Here you go. https://grandbanks.com/our-yachts/grand-banks/grandbanks60/#videopromo Al-Ketchikan- 28...

Want to know what panic looks like? Put yourself in these folks boots! Man there is a case here for lessons to be learned.:banghead::facepalm: Fisherman sues after speedboat crashed into him | Daily Mail Online

Great chance to obtain ballast lead in ingot form in the Bellingham WA area. Were I there it would be sold!!! https://bellingham.craigslist.org/bpo/d/lead/6396307090.html