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I was topsail crew volunteer on Balcutha in younger days but wasn't near the phone when they called to take her out so missed my chance. :cry: Sort of feels like a lost love when I see her. Sigh...

Could this be the same IG32? https://www.boattrader.com/boat/1983-island-gypsy-trawler-9266415/

Yachtworld states: "Request price." I really like the bread box in the galley, should I simply offer 400K 'as is' to see if I get a counter offer? :ROFLMAO: https://www.yachtworld.com/yacht/2009-mulder-classic-77-eleonore-9694043/

He actually CHOSE to visit Venezuela which I carefully skirted on several motorcycle rides through 8 or 9 countries (mainly Brasil) in South America! Article without paywall: American Retiree Eric Arthur Recounts Surviving Venezuelan Prison Ordeal After Catamaran Disaster In Venezuela

How about: "Escape Hatch Tool Inside" clearly marked on cabinet exposed if/when cat inverted? Tool is hard wired battery powered saw designed to cut through hull anywhere you want with instructions and light. Even have dotted cut line for the timid in hanging lockers? Sleep easy, stay dry unless...

I agree with you the news repeats residents explanation of "view" or simplified reasons rather than the more complex legal or underlying reasons that often exist. Complex reasons don't fit news articles well. psneeld, I very much appreciate your more detailed explanations on issues related to...

"A plan to build a six-mile-long, 20-foot-high sea wall around the coast of Miami prompted outrage: It would, after all, ruin the view. The plan was abandoned." The US Constitution and SCOTUS has well established that property rights must be protected as ardently as all constitutional civil...

A few weeks ago watched Redford in "All is Lost" so read up on shipping containers. good article in Yachting World May 17, 2017 titled: "Could a floating shipping container sink your yacht? How real is the danger?" Study explains, once below the surface they will sink fairly quickly however, “it...

Once asked my mountain bartender "water for my Morgan." Everyone thought I had a horse. No, English car, oak frame, I then had to explain 'Lucas Prince of Darkness' electrical components. (excuse drift anchor drag)

I think Google removed the first word from their original company's 'code of ethics' motto over a decade ago.:cry:

Fine vessel. To get to the USA: add stabilizer installation, fuel, time, stores, crew... Deduct 'pleasure' of easterly or westerly voyage... Some beautiful girls are too rich for me! :cautious:

My carpenter grandfather warned me against danger when I was 14. Told me he accidentally ignited his diesel soaked rag used for cleaning tools when he dropped his wrench on stone surface. I later spent an hour trying to ignite a rag in our garage soaked in gas then oil then mixed volatiles...

Crankcase marking: "JMC Isuzu." Jiangling Motors Corporation Limited of China joint venture with Isuzu of Japan started in 1984.

This thread reminds me of another TF thread, "Autonomous marine travel." While ANY responsible person at an open helm would consider a seaplane bearing down, what about juvenile AI controlled boats? A seaplane low on fuel must move up in 'right of way' for landing I should also think. ;)

Could this be $20 million boat manufacturer lawyer's liability aversion? Scenario: Hired Captain of LLC yacht may chew up kids still in water if swim platform down. Mfg lawyers discount liability of engines not starting in emergency situation.

Pricy "Maritime" bill! Gee Starling sounds great for us wandering souls but Elon's web site has a steep $5k monthly for maritime! From website:* "STARLINK MARITIME High-speed, low-latency internet with up to 350 Mbps download while at sea. $5,000/mo with a one-time hardware cost of $5,000 for...

Linkedin study shows remote jobs drying up* while many companies require return to office at least for better advancement. >>>--> A 1999-2002 used Trawler make/model I've been watching was asking $100K more in 2022 for the same trawlers they listed in 2021 even though older. Recently they...

Hello all! Grew up on Palos Verdes Peninsula then Rio de Janeiro, back to Southern California. History of SCUBA, Sailing, NCAA gymnastics, career, now retired. Been lurking here since I helped my buddy bring his CT-49 sailboat up from the Sea of Cortez some years ago. Enjoyed more than one...