Recent content by nowakezone

I prefer Don Julio, Wifey! Chilled, over ice. Smooth. I keep mine aboard. No doubt ice cream is wonderful. Pumpkin when in season is so good. Point being, as I know you already know, I've seen enough americana. I'm fully saturated with it. Just took my son to the Ohio State Fair. None better...

Hahahaha!!! That song is hilarious, Wifey B!! I know Hubby B thanks his lucky stars every day for you. That's not to say you don't do the same because I'm sure you do. :socool: Oh you have to know in Naples I'm still calling everyone sir or ma'am. That's a good thing. Naples is pretty, and...

This is the second time in this thread the subject of age has come up and both times it has really helped me out. I'm going on 60, and I don't know many boaters much older than I am. Makes me think the window is closing. Among other things, I do 60-80 leg presses every day for just this reason...

How can you not love the thoroughness of a BandB reply? No loop in the picture for us. I live in the midwest, have traveled to all the regions the loop covers, boated the length of the Ohio from Pittsburgh to Louisville and back. Spent enough time on Lake Erie and Put-in-Bay as a kid, and Lake...

Another excellent post as we get closer to our next boat and one which I'll keep in mind. This month I'll turn 60, and while I stay in pretty good shape I do get concerned about the active boating window closing. That you're 75 is very encouraging. Your ladder has a better angle than most and...

What a great thread you all made! The responses have been excellent and very helpful. Reading through every post allowed me to say, 'yes, me too' or 'no, that's not me.' In the end, it seems the lower helm or pilothouse is a matter of preference rather than necessity. Again, to all who posted...

I know the obvious answer is to be able to drive the boat in inclement weather. In Florida that could mean really hot and humid weather, too. So please...besides weather-related benefits, why do you choose to have or not have a lower helm?

A concept ESPN seemed to give little thought to when they chose to affiliate with the SEC. The backlash was huge. Karma being what it is, the following season the often-ESPN-maligned Big Ten punished the SEC in bowl games culminating with Ohio State pounding Alabama to become the first...

Thanks everyone! Nice to see some trawler folks on the gulf coast. I feel like I've seen Irish Lady before. We like to stay at Pink Shell mostly, occasionally South Seas. Maybe there? CapeCodder, great to know you made the same transition! We love the 8.5 mph slow cruise. The only reason I...

I found this site when researching standup engine rooms. The 2-15 thread started by Marinetrawler appeared in my search. After reading the first few pages I was so impressed with the community that I registered. I'm sure I will never provide as much help as I will receive here, but I will try...

I am brand new here today so I should probably intro myself in the proper forum, but this thread just caught my eye so I'm posting here first. Lol, I have to say it's quite a coincidence. Btw, the 2015 thread on Stand up engine rooms was fantastic! I saw the Active Captain newsletter about...