Recent content by Midshipman

Nordhavn 35 --> would like to hear from all that knows this vessel, and thoughts about 35-38 ft sized vessels for coastal cruising, great-loop, great lakes. Pro's/Con's, risk/benefits, would/wouldn't do?

Captian Robert Beebe's Voyaging Under Power, find all four editions to read, (makes for good cross referencing of the prior editions). Boating a Lifes Journey by Terry Kimmel, I consider Terry a friend, taught me valuble lessions of boating, just happens he wrote a book of his life experiences...

Grand Banks Eastbay 38ft. Background plans: Am currently in a Regal 30 ft lake boat. Plan to transition from lake life over to the ICW and do some traveling. Don't want to keep moving up and up and up. Number of travalers on any given day: 2, +/- a couple of occasional visitors. What kind...

I want to add some teak and tile to my anemic looking head - it is finished fiberglass and corian counter top. I had quite the time taking up the preexisting 14yo tile from the head floor that was laid in the traditional fasion of thinset and grout...don't want to do that again., so I finished...

The upper panel is mesh and the lower panel surrounding the windshield is canvas sunbrella. I wouls like enough to fill in the opening from the edge of mesh panel to the radar arch.

Didn't see what I needed on Sialrite..they did have it in tan color. PS..I know what you are thinking....is that a Reeeegal...have to say, Midsipman had to start somewhere....thanks to everyones help on this site....for now the engins run, it is dry on the inside, has a bed and AC/Heat.

I would like to finish a couple of panal gaps small sun shade panal but was told this material no longer available. Does anyone have any of this blue sun shade material lingering around collecting dust that you are willing to part with? Please PM me.

Recently a friend told me about an old school sailor he was talking with, he explained that on his boat he puts silver dollars in his fresh water holding tank. The person conveyed to my friend that the water tanks on Navel vessels used to be lined with silver. Thinking about this...

Oops, I meant Houghton, Mich 49931. I am in Columbia SC, but would the boat would go to Charleston SC? I am maping out the practicality of this endeavor. On its own bottom, what route, how long should it take, what do you figure it will cost given the specs of the vessel above? Is this...

How to get 36 ft vessel located in Houghton, Mich 49931 to Charleston SC? Overland vs. on its own bottom? Navigation route how complex and how long would it take me, and what is a good date to start this trip vs. overland transport? The vessel is wood-carvel plank, NS White Pine, white oak...

I am considering the same circumstances fr a 36 ft vessel located in Droughton MI wanting to get it to Charleston SC. Overland vs. on its own bottom? Navigation route how complex and how long would it take me, and when to start this trip vs. overland transport? The vessel is wood-carvel...

Everyone here has been so helpful...the preceding threads of offers to purchase and about insurance coverage will go a long ways helping me and others through the many layers of vessel ownership. The tip about contacting Annie Gray, I took no hesitation and did just that - she is a wealth of...

What good insurance advice do you have offer? Many companies have gotten out of the boating coveerage. BoatU.S is on the high-er side. Are there some very good middle of road insurance agencies ?

What can you tell me about insuring boats? BoatUS is expensive, probably for the right reasons? I have been a long time member of USAA and have used them before with boats, but now they hand you over to progressive, and they well, lets just leave it at that. Is there any middle ground? Any advice?

I am learning some very good insight on trailering vs. not. Given all the added considerations and expenses seems one can spend more time on the water and perhapse less money not traielring. I liked both the Nauset and Ellis...geez evertime I turn a corner another surprise. How have you...