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? I can't seem to get it pasted here. Stand by -- Edited by Doc on Friday 16th of March 2012 05:53:36 PM

I looked at this boat back in 2006 when they were asking about $50,000 for it. I saw it the other day on yachtworld.com and called the same broker that showed it to me back then and has it for sale now. Why did it more than double in price?, I asked. Did it get a lot of updating? No, he said...

I had sea strainers on all my intakes but always had a problem at anchor with the air conditioner and generator clogging up with sea grass...especially in the Florida Keys. The problem was solved when I added Buck Algonquin 10" x 5 3/4" (part # RSS-1000P) wedge shaped external scoop strainers...

I made one using a auto parts rear view mirror that had a single stud & nut in the center. I put the stud through the hole in a big plastic spring loaded clamp and then clamped the entire unit to a grab rail on the forward side of the pilot house door.

Renault and Ford have joined forces to create the perfect small car for women. Mixing the Renault 'Clio' and the Ford 'Taurus' they have designed the 'Clitaurus'. It comes in pink, and the average male car thief won't be able to find it, let alone turn it on, even if someone tells him where it...

My Grandma used to say that everyone needs a big dose of Black Draught every now and then.

When you carry one on the top deck the decision to launch gets a longer thought. Not that there is that much to it, it just takes time and energy.

One of the things that I have always liked about this forum was that freedom of speech was allowed. It's not like someone is going to reach into their computer and choke a person that they don't agree with. Cursing, extreme crudeness or name calling I won't defend, however. I was once banned...

He must have eaten my brain. I was ready to fill out the form. It calls for the license to be sent to the CG for "safe keeping". When I took it off the wall I noticed that it expired 2 years ago and that my grace period expired 1 year ago. Sh*t!!

Thanks. I didn't know him. Please ignore the PM. Doc

Moonstruck wrote: Otis, I am going down to Palmetto Wednesday. A great friend and cruising buddy passed away. He lived in Riviera Dunes. Don, I just saw this. Who was he? We spent a lot of time at Riveria Dunes about 6-7 years ago. Doc

Following psneeld's advice went to the MNC web site. On the front page it says that everyone must have one no matter what. Then I went to FAQ's and FAQ # 1 is' (Q) Am I required to obtain a TWIC card? Answer The Coast Guard is allowing mariners without a valid TWIC to acquire and renew an MMC...

So KJ, I have had my 100 ton since 1981. I have never had a TWIC because it came into existance between my previous renewals. In your opinion can I renew without*ever having*one? I have ony 4 days until my one year grace period expires. -- Edited by Doc on Monday 5th of March 2012...

I think that CPseudonym is correct about where it is addressed in law. This is what I read on page 24 of the Feb. 2012 issue of Southern Boating: "U.S. Coast Guard eases TWIC requirement for thousands of mariners" "Section 809 of the USCG Re-Authorization Act of 2010 allows the Coast Guard to...

With all due respect, that is not my question. Before they made everyone with a CG license get one and now that may not be true.

I read in a magazine that (as of sometime in 2010) it is*no longer*necessary for Coast Guard licensees to have a Twix. Is this true? I let my 5th issue 100 ton expire last March 9th because I did not want to go*through the hassel of getting one. Anyone know the straight scoop? -- Edited by...

I am looking in the yellow pages for a boatless shelter that will take me and my dog in. His cigars might be a problem. The gun is probably OK.

Why are my posts always hijacked? I guess everyone picks on a boatless person.

Thank you Marin for saying for saying " If the increasing cost of fuel is a major factor in one's decision to get into boating (or back into boating), then I would say the decision has already been made for them and that a boat is not in their future." It gives me a great opening for this quote...

Today I went with a friend to tow the yc sailing dinghies out into the harbor for a social sail. One of our major topics of conversation was the price of fuel. I told him that never before in my life was I so happy to be totally boatless. I want another one but I am feeling that now is not the...

They get around. They both were here in Punta Gorda a month ago. Back in 2006 the Nina was in Columbus Marina on the Tenn Tom. The day it left a front came in with 30 mph winds and it was pined to the dock. Someone got out the Chapmans and we rigged some spring lines and around she went and off...

Don't want dog hair? Get a Maltese. Other problems tho...

Marin wrote: Boat navigation is not an issue because I don't believe in using PC (or Mac) -based navigation systems on a boat. I do believe in using a PC for navigation so I bought a new PC and I ain't gonna take it back. Furthermore I don't want anything to do with Apple's word processing...

Thank you for you thoughts, Marin...I think...

I settled*my PC vs iPad debate yesterday and got a new 14" Dell Laptop. I have more need for word processing than I would want to do on*a tablet. So, which navigation program should I install? A paid one or a free one? I have a 6 year old version of*Offshore Navigator*on my other laptop and...