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When I first read this I was going to comment about the couple’s shortfalls, then I read the specs on the boat. 4 foot draft, two 900 hp...

Spousal participation and enthusiasm may well be the very most import thing in boating. From what I have seen, cruising boat ownership...

It was a while ago, but I remember they accessed it from below the top deck "overhang of the cockpit". Moisture was not too widespread...

Isn't that the truth? You'd need to tow a couple of additional boats the way they spell it out. And you never know if it's just...

Yes, I can imagine that it can spread out quite a bit. Spoke to a few shops today and recommenced using synthetic core such as coosa...

They offer it as an option. I would get the hard top. They also offer solar panels on it for 2500 Euro though only 4. Also, some of...

Perfect summation. I could be happy on any boat. Not my wife. The big factor was the decision to live aboard-something to consider...

People's views are strongly colored by the kind of vessel they can afford. If the money was a pittance, I refuse to believe that the...

First, if you have a Garmin problem, call Garmin (800-800-1020). They have the absolute best support for marine electronics going...

Someone on here replaced a lot of coring in the area you are working. I don’t recall what synthetic material they used, but don’t...

My philosophy is different than the OPs, and also I think many others here. I don't want the largest, most complex boat I think I can...

Its a good discussion to have IMO. And it will become more important as these packs get larger and voltages tend to go higher.

Thanks everyone for all of the advice on things. I am now back from the survey and sea trial and all went well enough. It was a LOT of...

OP asked about the list. That’s it. Not where to cruise, how to cruise, or what other boat to buy instead. Getting back to the list...

I like what you’re doing. Anything you do to reinforce for ice, will also help protect against striking logs, or other floating debris.