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Don’t read it, sign it Anyone who says, “Don’t read it, sign it” regarding any contract is not one to be trusted.

Transmitting saved me from collision Chartplotters these days can overlay AIS and radar on top of your GPS position on a chart. Vector charts also allow you to zoom into a tight area while traveling. You may be prudently paying attention to hazards in doing so. In my case, I was in the process...

The Bible Volume 6 of the Canadian Tide and Current Tables is the official government documentation on the matter: https://waves-vagues.dfo-mpo.gc.ca/Library/chs-shc-tct-tmc-vol6-2022-41052560.pdf Supplementary publications such as Sailing Directions are helpful.

A very enjoyable read, Loose Canon and Nigel Calder’s response.

ARB fridge/freezers are the way. Built for the outdoors. We have the 80 qt. size. They are AC/DC and use Dan Foss compressors. Never looked back. https://arbusa.com/portable-fridge-freezers/

When It Comes to Heads We have two heads on our Mainship. I replaced the aft Vacuflush head with a manual toilet, and added a raw water/fresh water selector valve. That way when power fails or the freshwater pump fails, there’s a crapper that still works.

I have a MS 430 with twin turbo Yanmar 370hp diesels. With 26/27 props at 1800 RPM my speed over ground is 9 knots, which is pretty much hull speed for a 43’ waterline. My fuel consumption per hour (which includes generator and Espar use) averages 19 LpH or 5 GPH.

Hello all! I am new to the Trawler Forum, and am a proud owner of a 2002 Mainship 430 Trawler. I’ve had her since 2013, and have put about 1000 hours on her. Looking to relace the enclosed canvas top with an enclosed hard top. Wish me luck! If you know of anyone who has done this, I’d love to...