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Yes, the boat is available. It will go in the water on the 25th, and then be in transit to Wa state so we will be out of cell and internet range for several days at a time, but feel free to call us via the "contact us" tab on our website. All the best, Arctictraveller.com

Another feature I forgot to mention is that the boat has a current USCG 5 star inspection sticker. This certifies that the boat meets the highest possible standard for uninspected charter vessels. A C/G inspector comes aboard and runs through a two page check list of mandatory items, then you...

It's a common misconseption that those of us that live in Alaska all live in igloos, wear arctic clothing all year, dodge icebergs any time were on the water, and carry winter survival gear anytime we go outside. Nothing could be further from the truth though. South East Alaska is close enough...

Thanks for the kind words guys. I forgot to mention she comes with a spare set of props too, should you hit a log or something. The've never been used, but are carried aboard...................

Check the suction filter for restriction, and look for any crushed or kinked supply hoses, and are you really sure the tank is 2/3 full? How do you determine that, with a sight gauge, mechanical or electrical gauge? Only a sight tube is totally reliable, other gauges can fail. Can you see into...

When not in Alaska, were just over the hill from you in Skyline. We have a Defever, but it's a 49RPH. Great engine by the way, we have two. I actually have three, bought one for parts but never needed even one single thing off it.

Being a man, I'm guessing, but I think some women feel less intimidated by learning from another woman. Actual class content could be quite different in any training course you choose, but I wouldn't expect a womans course to be any less comprehensive just because it's women only. I would hope...

I have experience doing just that on small cruise ships. The video was fed to all the TV's on the ship. My experience is that water clarity is a huge variable in how usefull the camera is. Since the cameras were installed in housings welded to the boat, they were not removable for cleaning...

We have an Interphase forward looking sonar. No bad, all good. With the deep forefoot of our Defever though, it can't see fully to the Port side. The transducer is located about 7 feet back from the bow, and when operating in the mode where the beam scans from the surface to the bottom it...

Try being totally honest with the broker you contact. Let them know what your budget is, if you have to get financed or can pay cash, what type of boat you are looking for, and how quickly your ready to buy if he finds a boat the meets your requirements. Many folks spend years dreaming about...

Here in Juneau they don't shut off the water in winter. The lines are under water and where they come up to the dock, they are in heated enclosure with freeze proof spigots. If they were to shut it off, I would simply make sure my water tanks were full first. We have several ways to heat the...

Since I've been in the Trawler training business for many years,I have some ideas. As for Seasense, I've met them once at a Trawlerfest and had a brief conversation. They seemed nice enough, but I have no actual experience with their training. I suspect that women teaching women could offer...

Paper charts are a must for us. Sure we have multiple electronic charting devices, but having a full sized chart in my lap when navigating new areas can't be beat. Commercial operators are just now being able to use electronic charts only, but require a lot of back up abilitys and training.

The Arctic Traveller, a Defever 49 RPH will be coming up for sale soon, but I wanted to post it here prior to officially listing it. If you’re not familiar with the incredibly popular Defever 49 here is a great article published in Passagemaker...

His technique works fine as long as there are lots of fenders out. Without a bow thruster, and in wind and current, once you take it out of gear you have no control of the bow, but if it's already inside the fingers, fenders will save the day.

Sorry, I don't have a windlass for sale, but I really wonder why you need 1200ft of chain?

Welcome back to Alaska. Drop us a note if you make it to Juneau, were in Harris harbor next to the South transient dock.

Thanks Eric, that's a great photo. I'm actually moving to POW, Hydaburg to be exact. I'm the new Marine operations manager for Alaska power and telephone, supporting the construction of a new hydro electric power plant at Copper harbor. Sadly, nearly everyone says not to moor my boat in...

Several times I set a trip line on my anchor, using FF's method of using a weight to keep the slack out. I ended up with the line tangled in my stabilizer fins twice, and gave up. Still, it would be nice to know exactly where my anchor is because I like to drive directly over the anchor when...

Any method that gets you back aboard is great, be it a rigid ladder, web steps, low swim step or what ever. Just be sure you try it a couple times to be sure you can do it. I'm way too old and fat to pull my self out alone, but I have a MOB method that my wife can use with one finger that will...

A Defever 49 raised pilot house is the perfect S.E. Alaska boat for a couple. But then I'm biased, we have lived on ours for over 10 years. :whistling:

Originally Posted by Hurrying Nowhere If they put 20k gallon fuel tanks in them no problem as the range would be there. To increase range dramatically, interior living space would be reduced just as much, not a compromise most builders are willing to make due to a much more limited market...

First, welcome. Jets are used a lot in the commercial passenger market due to the increased speed offered. I've run two, three, and four engine jets to 60ft and I'm currently bringing a 38ft twin jet aluminum crew boat back to life. As for your dream boat, don't discount steel. Aluminum...