Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage
07-31-2018, 05:45 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,570
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Forum: Cruising and Events - Interior Waters
07-06-2018, 06:20 AM
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Replies: 59
Views: 5,874
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
06-28-2018, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 841
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Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage
06-04-2018, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 54
Views: 6,524
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Forum: General Discussion
04-28-2018, 06:38 AM
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Replies: 40
Views: 3,828
I had the pleasure to stop at Bermuda while...
I had the pleasure to stop at Bermuda while delivering a 51’ sailing yacht to the BVIs from Norfolk.
We had not intended to stop, but just have it as a way point... sail out to Bermuda, then turn...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
04-28-2018, 06:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,477
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Forum: General Discussion
04-19-2018, 05:42 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 2,938
Ukulele, for sure. I have a nice one and take...
Ukulele, for sure. I have a nice one and take with me on cruises. It’s small, sounds pleasant, and is actually quite easy to learn to play. I often accompany YouTube play along videos which show you...
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Forum: Welcome Mat
07-23-2017, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
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Forum: Welcome Mat
07-22-2017, 08:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 1,305
A Newly Minted Captain
I've gone and done it. Another bucket list item.
I've completed the Transport Canada small commercial vessel certification. It's like the US six pack, but with up to 12 passengers, also any form...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-10-2017, 07:33 PM
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Replies: 80
Views: 6,259
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Forum: Marlow - Mainship
04-07-2017, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 299
Views: 21,127
I love steering from the FB, but when it's cool...
I love steering from the FB, but when it's cool and rainy and we still want to move on to the next spot, it's sure nice to be able to operate from below, with the heater on, some tunes and coffee....
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Forum: General Discussion
04-06-2017, 08:28 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,320
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Forum: General Discussion
04-05-2017, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 22
Views: 2,317
I prefer the separate throttle and shift. When...
I prefer the separate throttle and shift. When maneuvering in the marina, through locks, docking, etc. I drop down to dead slow idle, shift myself over the the port side where the shifters are and...
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Forum: General Discussion
03-20-2017, 07:30 PM
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Replies: 147
Views: 11,444
When delivering a Hatteras 61 from Venezuela to...
When delivering a Hatteras 61 from Venezuela to Mexico, via the Panama Canal, we wanted speed, but also wanted to conserve fuel, so we consulted with the engine manufacturer to determine the ideal...
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Forum: Harbor Chat
03-19-2017, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 1,273
Views: 97,169
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Forum: General Discussion
09-27-2016, 07:29 PM
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Replies: 48
Views: 4,080
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Forum: General Discussion
07-05-2016, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,344
"Not sure who the guy was trying to make the...
"Not sure who the guy was trying to make the mayday call to on the cell phone."
If the boat doesn't have a functioning radio, the CG often connects by cell phone if within range.... Or they'll get...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-20-2016, 06:49 AM
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Replies: 197
Views: 19,311
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Forum: General Discussion
05-19-2016, 05:46 PM
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Replies: 51
Views: 3,770
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics & Navigation
05-19-2016, 05:45 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 3,228
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-02-2015, 07:39 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 3,636
I investigated this at great length when...
I investigated this at great length when considering buying and refurbishing a WWII wooden mine sweeper that had been converted to a yacht. The answer I found was: do not glass over the wood. The...
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Forum: General Discussion
08-16-2015, 09:16 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 2,593
Ooops
As seen in the Toronto area. Too tight of a squeeze, causes some significant damage.......
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Forum: Power Systems
08-13-2015, 06:49 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 4,597
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Forum: Marinas, Anchorage, Harbors, Slips and Storage
08-12-2015, 05:44 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,085
Busy Docks in Ottawa on the Rideau Canal
This the busiest I have seen to docks in Downtown Ottawa on the Rideau Canal.
It's a noisy, dirty place to moor, but pretty cool that you are smack in the middle of downtown of the capital of...
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Forum: General Discussion
07-28-2015, 05:33 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 7,402
Ted, how was the bow spray after your...
Ted, how was the bow spray after your modifications? I expect its dependent on speed, sea state and wind effects on the spray.
My plan is to fill the jog with the a curved surface to still...
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