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Forum: General Discussion 03-23-2024, 12:11 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 656
Posted By Captain_Michael
Any marine insurance agent can provide a good...

Any marine insurance agent can provide a good conversation and estimate as to (1) what size boat they will ensure you for, and (2) cost. Your experience, training, etc., all play a role.

I did...
Forum: Nordhavn 03-16-2024, 05:07 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By Captain_Michael
The N46 has a lot of room and is comfortable. ...

The N46 has a lot of room and is comfortable. For a couple it is ideal, and the second stateroom offers tight room for a guest couple. I say tight because it has bunk beds, and one must climb to...
Forum: Financial Matters and Red Tape 03-16-2024, 03:54 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,641
Posted By Captain_Michael
In theory you pay sales tax where you will keep...

In theory you pay sales tax where you will keep the boat. If you buy your boat in CT, for example, and keep it there a year or two then move to VA, you will not have to pay a sales tax upon arrival...
Forum: Nordhavn 03-11-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,737
Posted By Captain_Michael
I have a N46, hull 55, built just about half-way...

I have a N46, hull 55, built just about half-way in the run of 82. Nordhavn boats are semi-custom, meaning order one early in the build, and one has a lot of freedom to makes individual requests. ...
Forum: General Discussion 03-06-2024, 12:06 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,310
Posted By Captain_Michael
A couple named Scott and Mary Flanders owned a...

A couple named Scott and Mary Flanders owned a Nordhavn 46 named Egret in which they circumnavigated. In the process, they spent a lot of time in Patagonia and Chile, which they loved. There is a 6...
Forum: General Discussion 03-04-2024, 12:12 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,726
Posted By Captain_Michael
If the plaintiffs prevail, there would be a sea...

If the plaintiffs prevail, there would be a sea change in the boat sales business model. There are many points at issue, among them the 10% sales commission that is pretty universal and the 50-50...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 03-03-2024, 10:53 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 368
Posted By Captain_Michael
Both are well-established enterprises. Zahniser...

Both are well-established enterprises. Zahniser runs both a boatyard and marina, and a further 100 yards up the river is Spring Cove Marina where the Zimmerman Boatyard is. Zimmerman is a...
Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast 03-03-2024, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By Captain_Michael
Ted is correct in that most of the people with...

Ted is correct in that most of the people with whom we spoke did not have a great deal of boating experience. LeBoat advertises that one does not need any. Their rental boats were criss-crossed...
Forum: Cruising and Events - East Coast 03-02-2024, 09:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,391
Posted By Captain_Michael
My wife and I have chartered twice--both times...

My wife and I have chartered twice--both times from LeBoat. Not cheap, but the equipment was immacualte and operate flawlessly. Fully equipped. LeBoat was easy to work with. Wonderful trip--as I...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 03-01-2024, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,148
Posted By Captain_Michael
I live in Charleston. Keep my boat on the...

I live in Charleston. Keep my boat on the Chesapeake Bay.

Negatives: hard to find a slip; none cheap; would not attemtp to ride out a hurriance anywhere in the harbor; can see all there is to...
Forum: General Discussion 02-29-2024, 04:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,551
Posted By Captain_Michael
TT-The Rideau is definetely a no-no, but we have...

TT-The Rideau is definetely a no-no, but we have cruised its length twice renting from LeBoat. Fabulous.

We'll do the Erie Canal-Oswego-St. Lawrence route. This summer I'm hoping to do the Erie...
Forum: General Discussion 02-26-2024, 10:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 8,551
Posted By Captain_Michael
We are going to do the Downeast Loop in 2025. ...

We are going to do the Downeast Loop in 2025. Going to learn our new to us N46 this summer.

Steve Zimmerman of Zimmerman Boatyards has given a presentation on the DownEast Loop a couple of...
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2024, 02:36 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,413
Posted By Captain_Michael
They are on my boat/dinghy too, but I have not...

They are on my boat/dinghy too, but I have not used them. I purchased the boat in October and moved her from New England to VA and winter storage. The dinghy was/is stoed on the boat (top) deck.
...
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2024, 02:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,413
Posted By Captain_Michael
Weaver Davits allow one to stow an inflatable...

Weaver Davits allow one to stow an inflatable dinghy awthwartships on the swim platform.
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2024, 01:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,465
Posted By Captain_Michael
The running gear sits in salt water. Stay with...

The running gear sits in salt water. Stay with zinc. There was a recent thread on this forum about fresh water flushing after every use. Worth reading. Consensus was that it probably helped...
Forum: General Discussion 02-11-2024, 01:42 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 945
Posted By Captain_Michael
I kept sailboats for years on the...

I kept sailboats for years on the Rappahanock/Northern Neck before going over to power. There was a lot of sailing in November; less so afterwards but some boating for sure in that area all year. I...
Forum: Liveaboards 02-01-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,277
Posted By Captain_Michael
I live in Charleston city but in a city part...

I live in Charleston city but in a city part (Daniel Island) that is in a nearby county--Berkeley. So I pay taxes to both, but Berkeley and Charleston County taxes are close to the same. Boat tax in...
Forum: General Discussion 01-04-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 140
Views: 9,377
Posted By Captain_Michael
While I have not looked at Yachtworld for prices,...

While I have not looked at Yachtworld for prices, I would give the Grand Banks marque a look. Been in production a long time, a lot of models, all sorts of sizes, semi-displacement so they'll go 15...
Forum: General Discussion 12-23-2023, 11:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,858
Posted By Captain_Michael
I contacted the Trent-Severn staff at the...

I contacted the Trent-Severn staff at the Waterway website. Received a reply saying they had turned over my query about depth and if it is higher at certain times to the water level specialists. ...
Forum: General Discussion 12-14-2023, 02:08 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,858
Posted By Captain_Michael
Trent- Severn Waterway

My wife and I are contemplating cruising the Trent-Severn Waterway this coming (2024) summer. We would start at Trent-Quinte on Lake Ontario and exit at Port Severn on Georgian Bay. After some...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 11-06-2023, 07:06 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,689
Posted By Captain_Michael
What is the depth in Summit? I motored by there...

What is the depth in Summit? I motored by there just last week and the "night watchman" could not answer.
Forum: General Discussion 11-05-2023, 12:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,315
Posted By Captain_Michael
I just (Friday, 3 November) finished bringing a...

I just (Friday, 3 November) finished bringing a trawler (at 7 knots) from Stonington, CT, to Kilmarnock, VA (Northern Neck). Went Long Island Sound, East River, Jersey Shore, Delaware Bay and...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 11-05-2023, 12:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,783
Posted By Captain_Michael
Thank you for Assistance

Thank you to the many people who responded with advice which I appreciated and incorporated in planning and executing the trip.

We left Stonington on Friday, 27 October, for Port Jefferson, NY. ...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 10-16-2023, 08:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,783
Posted By Captain_Michael
A lot of good ideas from all of you. Many thanks.

A lot of good ideas from all of you. Many thanks.
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 10-11-2023, 11:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,449
Posted By Captain_Michael
Charleston has become popular in recent years for...

Charleston has become popular in recent years for wintering over. There is a lot more going on in Charleston than HH. Charleston has many excellent restaurants, several colleges with lecture...
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