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Forum: General Discussion Today, 08:59 AM
Replies: 75
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yeah, should be a crazy chain of command...

yeah, should be a crazy chain of command situation...We were the prime contractors hired to clear the waterways after Karina, New Orleans. Sandy NY/Nj, Golden Ray Stranding/Brunswick, GA. and Ever...
Forum: General Discussion Today, 08:37 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,055
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
Lots of company assets heading to Baltimore...

Lots of company assets heading to Baltimore now... My tug is the second one out of town headed to Baltimore with one of our crane barges and another deck barge in tow. Our largest crane is in tow...
Forum: General Discussion Yesterday, 03:46 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,055
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
My tug will be leaving NY with one of the cranes...

My tug will be leaving NY with one of the cranes in the next couple of days. I am getting off the tug this morning for my month at home, so I won't see the worst of the scene first hand .It will...
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2024, 07:01 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,055
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
kind of going to hold off commenting/speculating...

kind of going to hold off commenting/speculating on this....My company is mobilizing with lots of equipment headed that way soon..going to be lots of cutting and lifting steel for a bit..
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2024, 10:14 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,055
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
2 Baltimore pilots were aboard

2 Baltimore pilots were aboard
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2024, 07:05 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,055
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
loss of power it looks like. Ship went dark...

loss of power it looks like. Ship went dark moments before collision. Lots of unanswered questions at this point
Forum: General Discussion 03-26-2024, 05:24 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 3,055
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
horrible situation. 7 people missing

horrible situation. 7 people missing
Forum: General Discussion 03-24-2024, 09:39 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 4,623
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
sounds like it will be a great boat for you......

sounds like it will be a great boat for you... impressive speed!
Forum: General Discussion 03-24-2024, 06:59 PM
Replies: 117
Poll: Aging
Views: 7,626
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
sooo, just turned 65 a few months ago... I hope...

sooo, just turned 65 a few months ago... I hope to still be able to work for another year and a half or so... As lots of friends on here know, I'm Capt on a 150' ocean going tug... We cross the...
Forum: General Discussion 03-18-2024, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13,835
Views: 2,154,101
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
I agree.... it shouldn't be that cheap... unless...

I agree.... it shouldn't be that cheap... unless the problem is with the owners situation rather than the boat....Its common...the 3 D's Death, divorce, Don't want..
Not many yachtsmen want steel...
Forum: General Discussion 03-18-2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 13,835
Views: 2,154,101
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
Jeez... I remember when that boat was being...

Jeez... I remember when that boat was being built... That Yard had a great reputation.... I wonder what kind of shape she is in... Seems like a lot of boat to me for the money....and a pedigree...
Forum: Kadey - Krogen 03-18-2024, 06:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,654
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
In that size engine, I would go with the...

In that size engine, I would go with the Beta....Bigger engine , a Cummins....Definitely not rebuild or replace Volvo...
Forum: General Discussion 03-09-2024, 09:02 PM
Replies: 13,835
Views: 2,154,101
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
beautiful boat...

beautiful boat...
Forum: Helmsman/Camano 03-08-2024, 08:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,085
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
I would put a set of steering and controls in...

I would put a set of steering and controls in cockpit.. Very common on Downeast type boats. Easily added. See Teds boat (OC Diver) setup... He single hands his boat most of the time..
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-06-2024, 02:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 559
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
welcome aboard!...from another St Augustine person

welcome aboard!...from another St Augustine person
Forum: Welcome Mat 02-05-2024, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 489
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
What he said!...good advice..

What he said!...good advice..
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,612
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
I remember Edin Bound... Still want to know what...

I remember Edin Bound... Still want to know what the design flaws in this design are? I think they are more with ownership than the boats themselves, But I only have knowledge from afar. There was...
Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage 01-28-2024, 07:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,392
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
Not sure if its a "Fee simple" purchase... The...

Not sure if its a "Fee simple" purchase... The only exposure I have to owner "owned" slips is at The Conch House in St Augustine, Fl.... A friend bought a 60' slip in early 2000, or so. Lived aboard,...
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,612
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
so what were the design flaws in the 55', since...

so what were the design flaws in the 55', since thats the subject of the OP?
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2024, 04:49 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,612
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
it maybe Johnson... can't quite remember....some...

it maybe Johnson... can't quite remember....some CRS here,lol
Forum: General Discussion 01-28-2024, 02:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,612
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
I think Bob Johnston was the designer

I think Bob Johnston was the designer
Forum: General Discussion 01-26-2024, 02:32 PM
Replies: 13,835
Views: 2,154,101
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
I think this boat was built by Wayne Shibley Wood...

I think this boat was built by Wayne Shibley Wood boats in Chicago. I think the boat your referring to was built in Texas. The builder was a retired engineer, If I remember correctly. It was an...
Forum: Grand Banks 01-25-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 5,925
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
I think the exact opposite....Maybe the old auto...

I think the exact opposite....Maybe the old auto pilots of the 70's 80's...But a modern auto pilot PROPERLY set up steers way better (less over steering) from my experience. I'll let Iron Mike have...
Forum: General Discussion 01-24-2024, 06:28 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 11,905
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
very cool!... Good luck with your new Nordic tug

very cool!... Good luck with your new Nordic tug
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2024, 07:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,086
Posted By Sailor of Fortune
OMGawd... If WM is Tiffanys.... Sooo Glad I'm not...

OMGawd... If WM is Tiffanys.... Sooo Glad I'm not an owner now...
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