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    Do deals like this happen?

    We currently have our sailboat for sale. We have found a Tollycraft that we are really interested in but can't buy until our boat sells. Here is the situation. Our boat is listed for $30K more than the Tolly. Lets assume that neither of us will get what we are listed at. Both boats are...
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    Breaking News

    With the announcement this morning about normalizing relationships with Cuba, wonder how long it will be before we can freely travel there. Might be a big bonus to cruisers. Betting American business can hardly wait to get their hands on Cuba.
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    What are the odds?

    There was a discussion yesterday about restoring boats and the associated expenses. Sure, some people just do it for the pure enjoyment. I can understand that. Check out the following link. Would love to know what everyone thinks are the odds that this fellow will sell this boat anywhere...
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    Lower Helm Station

    At the risk of starting another controversy, I'll ask anyway. After owning 19 boats in the last 64 years, all with a single helm, is a lower helm station on a motor yacht just a waste of space and money? I just know I'm going to be sorry for asking this...............
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    True displacement models

    With all the discussion of semi-displacement, full displacement, what do the TF'ers consider true displacement models/manufacturers? We keep looking at trawlers, single and twin screw, but most are probably semi-displacement hulls are are probably over powered for the way we like to cruise. We...
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    Diesel wear and tear

    Every day I get closer and closer to severing my ties with 64 years of sailing. Well, the boat hasn't sold yet, but, getting closer. Anyway, after all these years of boating you would think that I would have some informed opinions about engines in general even if the largest diesel I have...
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    Navigation Software for new tablet

    Got a new Nexus 7 32gb for Xmas. Any suggestions/recommendations regarding navigation software? Looked at a few potentials but all seem to have their critics. Anyone using a new (2013) Nexus 7 for navigation? From what I can gather, Navionics only supports last years model. There are a few...
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    1985 Ocean Alexander 40

    Does anyone had an idea what an Ocean Alexander 40 sold for new in 1985? Doesn't seem to be any information available online.
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