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Forum: Voyagers and other Boaters on the Go! 09-02-2023, 10:09 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,082
Posted By alvasurg
Lake Chanmplain Loop

I've done the Welland many times, and you'll be traveling in a much better direction going "upstream" but actually going down in the locks as they empty from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario.

Just...
Forum: General Discussion 03-13-2023, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,359
Posted By alvasurg
Look forward

I had a similar issue with my boat—a carver 460 Voyager. The faucet and hose for cleaning the anchor were open just enough that it would empty my water tank in a couple of days. I always dock stern...
Forum: Grand Banks 09-20-2022, 11:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,409
Posted By alvasurg
Possible Leak

Is there any excess water in your bilge? I thought I had a leak because of a fixed amount of water in the bilge then found out that my anchor cleaning faucet was on without me knowing it. I always...
Forum: General Maintenance 09-12-2022, 10:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,032
Posted By alvasurg
APEX OiL LAB

Ive used them for years and great results with email results within 5 days.
Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,298
Posted By alvasurg
Taking years off!

I've always said there is something that happens to someone when they take those 12-16 inch hops from the dock onto their boat. It takes years off your genealogical age. At least for me, it does....
Forum: Cruising and Events - Interior Waters 05-10-2022, 09:47 PM
Replies: 123
Views: 11,358
Posted By alvasurg
Use ARRIVE CAN

It's a simple app and as long as you have your passport, you can cross within minutes by boat, air, or car. Of course, you need to be vaccinated.
Forum: General Discussion 07-12-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,517
Posted By alvasurg
Exclamation Muskrats

I had a very similiar thing happen to me many years ago in Buffalo.While on winter layup, the underwater exhaust became a playground for a couple of rodent families. It was a Carver 41 with...
Forum: Power Systems 07-09-2021, 11:08 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 8,506
Posted By alvasurg
VOLVO bashing

This BS again! I have had 3 diesel boats in the last 20 years. Two of them Cummins and one Volvo Penta. The first (Cummins 330's), blew a head gasket at 400 hours on a 5 year old boat. The second...
Forum: Power Systems 06-11-2021, 11:49 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,274
Posted By alvasurg
Best Racor article online

https://www.racornews.com/single-post/2016-1-25-mythbusters-fuel-filters


Explains all you need to know.
Forum: General Discussion 04-18-2021, 09:42 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,188
Posted By alvasurg
I cannot understand the aversion people have to...

I cannot understand the aversion people have to Volvos. Granted, they are not as easily serviced as Cummins, but almost every new boat that is sold today has Volvo IPS engines (not trawlers, of...
Forum: Boating Safety and Concerns 12-04-2020, 10:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,321
Posted By alvasurg
I am surprised that on TF no one has seen this...

I am surprised that on TF no one has seen this audio posted on Passagemaker email today. It explains the lack of EPRB use and other things. However, other parts of the guys story dont make sense!!...
Forum: General Maintenance 11-30-2020, 10:41 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 5,149
Posted By alvasurg
Odor eater

Sailors swear by Kanberra Gel. I havent had the need to use it but do a little research on it. Good Luck!
Forum: Power Systems 08-26-2019, 10:37 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,234
Posted By alvasurg
I bought a boat in Canada 3 years ago and had...

I bought a boat in Canada 3 years ago and had Craig Morley from Aquafacts do the engine survey. You might try him. He charges for travel time and is about 1.5 hrs from Toronto. He does a lot of...
Forum: General Discussion 07-19-2019, 10:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 5,498
Posted By alvasurg
Powerboat Guide?

I just purchased the 2019 edition of Powerboat guide. Ivealso had many previous ones. They include sales prices for the boats listed if there is enough traffic in the model. Grantyed, the 2019...
Forum: General Discussion 06-17-2019, 10:06 PM
Replies: 83
Views: 13,192
Posted By alvasurg
Solo Cruising

Funny this thread should come up today. We are n a short 4 day trip on the Erie canal and can tell that my wife will be"done" by that time. I also am semi retiring next year and plan to take 2-3 week...
Forum: General Discussion 04-22-2019, 10:38 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 8,224
Posted By alvasurg
I cant imagine installing only a stern thruster....

I cant imagine installing only a stern thruster. It seem to me, and from my experience, that you can control the aft end of th boat with the twin engines and the bow with the thruster. Its always...
Forum: General Discussion 03-05-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,168
Posted By alvasurg
Agree with Ancora!

We have a condo on Biscayne Bay surrounded by derelict sailboats! Yes there are responsible (mostly motor boats) that anchor for free and move on. But something has to be done about these idiots that...
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