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Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape 03-27-2024, 11:07 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,770
Posted By bumpkin
I used Connie Crews at All Yacht Documentation. ...

I used Connie Crews at All Yacht Documentation. I wanted an Llc and she worked with an excellent fast attorney. She was the best. The lawyer had definite opinions on which states were best to have...
Forum: General Discussion 02-26-2024, 09:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,426
Posted By bumpkin
I resemble this remark. We bought a boat and...

I resemble this remark. We bought a boat and finished the loop in a little over a year. It was a great year.

Mike
Forum: Boats | For Sale 02-26-2024, 09:37 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,414
Posted By bumpkin
Mr RT, Thanks for the figures and setting...

Mr RT,

Thanks for the figures and setting the record straight. I was parroting some friends who went did both the Rideau and the Trent-Severn. They talked about the narrow canal and the big...
Forum: Power Systems 02-03-2024, 07:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,672
Posted By bumpkin
Mine burnt some, not enough to wee while tooling...

Mine burnt some, not enough to wee while tooling around but the exhaust was always black and it leaked, a lot. I don't know of any that didn't leak.
Forum: General Discussion 01-31-2024, 10:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,282
Posted By bumpkin
Check out the American Great Loop Cruisers...

Check out the American Great Loop Cruisers Association. Most years they have boats going north. TennTom or Mississippi is usually the question, even if they start in New Orleans area. Those who go...
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 01-28-2024, 11:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,134
Posted By bumpkin
The ICW is getting more and more houses putting...

The ICW is getting more and more houses putting up docks and these new homeowners will put out speed limit signs so it will help you to learn what the official signs look like.

I have 3 foot draft...
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2024, 10:47 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,961
Posted By bumpkin
While the talent may not get much in the way of...

While the talent may not get much in the way of compensation from YouTube, they get the platform to use. What do you think it would cost the presenters to build a delivery system and then advertise...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 01-27-2024, 01:31 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 4,162
Posted By bumpkin
Raymarine

As a neophyte, who doesn't understand much of the jargon flying around in this thread, I was very happy with Raymarine equipment and I can't say enough about how wonderful the company was to work...
Forum: General Discussion 01-26-2024, 04:36 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,616
Posted By bumpkin
2 years ago I was in the same boat, err place, as...

2 years ago I was in the same boat, err place, as you. We got our insurance from Geico, it was a simple and straightforward process. The price was 2,000ish per year and it was our only dealing...
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2024, 09:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,906
Posted By bumpkin
Experiencing different boats is important. I was...

Experiencing different boats is important. I was in your shoes 2 maybe 3 years ago and couldn't find a true trawler to buy. It was the luckiest thing to happen to me in boating. Trawlers are slow...
Forum: General Discussion 01-23-2024, 10:24 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 8,083
Posted By bumpkin
I would buy my SeaRay 390 again: lots of room,...

I would buy my SeaRay 390 again: lots of room, decent handling, built well, goes fast and slow.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 01-12-2024, 07:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,045
Posted By bumpkin
I think Raymarine was sold. The new company very...

I think Raymarine was sold. The new company very helpful. I'm not the brightest bulb and they answered every call and waited on line while I did as told. I ended up sending the unit back twice as...
Forum: General Discussion 12-26-2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,944
Posted By bumpkin
Surprised

Wow, I expected everybody to identify with rich buzzards, not cause any ruffled feathers. The cost of owning boats, seems to be one of the main topics on the site, if not the main topic. Rich...
Forum: General Discussion 12-20-2023, 03:57 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,508
Posted By bumpkin
Camping stores are another source of information...

Camping stores are another source of information for canvas enclosures. I've used a number of different tapes paints over the years.
Forum: General Discussion 12-20-2023, 03:17 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 5,944
Posted By bumpkin
As a buyer looking for a PNW boat, the more...

As a buyer looking for a PNW boat, the more turnkey the boat, the better. If the current slip is not available find one that is available so that information can be included. I disagree with the...
Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 12-15-2023, 10:53 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,082
Posted By bumpkin
Don't stress about retracing part of your route...

Don't stress about retracing part of your route on the Erie Canal. It is a wonderful trip, enjoyable enough to retrace. I met a cruiser, claiming to be a looper, who was on the Erie Canal for his...
Forum: Boats | For Sale 12-15-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,414
Posted By bumpkin
Draft would be my guess, for your biggest problem...

Draft would be my guess, for your biggest problem on the the loop. I had to be very careful with tides to have enough water under keel and my draft is 3 feet. The beam will keep you out of the...
Forum: Liveaboards 12-15-2023, 04:11 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 11,903
Posted By bumpkin
Me encanta Mexico

I used to go to the west coast of Mexico every year. As of 5 years ago, Mazatlan was a much more complete town. PV was a great tourist town, a wonderful place to visit and party but it didn't have...
Forum: General Discussion 12-12-2023, 04:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,792
Posted By bumpkin
To the OP, if you are following a couple's...

To the OP, if you are following a couple's adventures and it sounds like something you would enjoy doing; go buy the boat, now. Your podcast will have told you about the worst the model, 34 PDQ,...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-03-2023, 11:49 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,859
Posted By bumpkin
It is hard to tell how much farther an extender...

It is hard to tell how much farther an extender extends. I know it sounds funny but even the companies who make them only talk in dbs of gain, not extra miles of connectivity. I found in marginal...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation 11-02-2023, 07:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 2,859
Posted By bumpkin
I used the T mobile home wifi for a year and half...

I used the T mobile home wifi for a year and half with a cell extender. It was not perfect but it fit my budget, $50 per month. I was continually surprised where it would work and where it would...
Forum: General Discussion 11-02-2023, 07:02 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,076
Posted By bumpkin
Didn't like the swamp

I went last year during the summer with a 3 foot draft. I had several bumps during my run. Friends who went a couple of weeks later with a 3 1/2 draft didn't have one bump.

I found it a boring...
Forum: General Discussion 10-17-2023, 12:16 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,035
Posted By bumpkin
Option 1

Welcome aboard.

If you buy a good 15-20 year old used boat you will have a chance at recouping your purchase price should you decide to sell and you will have a reliable boat while you own it. I...
Forum: General Discussion 06-30-2023, 03:47 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 920
Posted By bumpkin
I don't think you can get away from Chinese...

I don't think you can get away from Chinese workmanship. Recently I had a Delco alternator, purchased from Cummins, go out after one year. I installed the spare Delco on the boat, per the PO, also...
Forum: Power Systems 06-28-2023, 03:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,559
Posted By bumpkin
??

I've read your post a few times and I'm not sure what you are after.

If you are after consensus, I agree with you, at gas stations, on the street diesel is more expensive than gasoline. On the...
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