Pascall

Yep, I'm so disappointed to learn that our Beebe Passagemaker isn't suitable for long distance traveling since it isn't one of the ones...

I would suggest the difference is that sailboats run without power, creating a need to minimize electrical usage while underway.

The pilothouse screens in our 40 year old trawler tell a story of the eras and owners it's had. There is the original radar's CRT and...

I've certainly noted a power/sail attitude divide, but mostly online forums like CF. We were one of 5-6 power boats in the 105 boat...

Since there aren’t telltales to watch, or sail shape to tend, we need something to play with while we drive the boat.

Why the difference in electronics between sail and power/trawler? Real estate and money. Sailboats don't have much space to install...

We can put it in the context of this forum and limit our generalizations to Cruisers whether they are sail or power. I came from sail...

Other than personality in general, hard to answer this question with any hope of hitting it out of the park. My gut feeling is that...

Overkill It always surprises me when I compare the equipment on, for example, a trawler and a sailing ship. Trawlers and similar...

mistake

A polyester boat under the Mediterranean sun has a tough time of it. The cell coat wears out within a few years and needs to be...

I have been told that you should not apply good (copper-based) antifouling to an aluminum boat, which seems like a major disadvantage to...

Each and every material has strengths and weaknesses. The worst weakness is a myth about the material. Depending on the construction...

I believe we are an exception with around 15,000 hours on the clock. In May 2026, the boat will be 30 years old, and we are the first...

Basically I don't depend on the holding power of a dug in anchor. The bulk of the work is done by the weight of the chain. The only...