Search results

Putting family issues aside what is the optimum location to base a boat on the east coast. For me selling my home and moving to a modest home on canal will be ideal. I do not like the idea of having the boat at a marina due to cost but more importantly the convenience of walking out the back...

Thought this article from boattest.com was interesting: https://www.boattest.com/view-news/6122_why-a-26-fiberglass-workboat-sank

Fishing Boat Strikes Rocks, Sinks Inside Manasquan Inlet | Lavallette-Seaside Shorebeat

https://www.nationalfisherman.com/gulf-south-atlantic/storm-tossed-trawler-hurricane-michael-capsizes-new-factory-trawler-north-star/

https://outerbanksvoice.com/2018/03/10/agencies-continue-to-monitor-stray-cargo-containers-off-hatteras/

Last year my family and I did a 6 day course on power boating in BVI. I am going back this year for my first charter. There is now a north swell hitting the Virgin Islands. I like to view the Sandy Dollar we cam which usually shows flat seas and and fair share of boats limited in sight by the...

For those that have stabilizers. At what point in sea conditions do stabilizers become ineffective?

https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/norwegian-cruise-line-passengers-recall-trip-atlantic-ocean-winter-storm-2018/

This is the aquaduct over the A32 highway near Akkrum in Friesland, Netherlands.

You are offered a choice between 2 identical boats, one has 1,500 hours and the other 3,000 hours. Both maintained to the highest standards and priced about the same. The choice is obvious, but wait you just found out the higher hours boat routinely cruised at 8 knots, while the lower hours...

Can the forum share their tips in untangling a prop while at sea from lobster line, fish netting etc

Why don't members put the year, make and model of their boats in their profiles? I think it is helpful in putting their comments in perspective.

A boats speed is often broken down by cruising speed and maximum speed. Maximum speed is self explanatory but I need help in defining what is cruising speed, is it the most efficient. If a boat is described with a cruising speed of 12 knots what is the effect of going 8 knots, is it less...

https://www.yahoo.com/tv/deadliest-catch-family-joins-in-mourning-the-loss-of-bering-sea-brothers-aboard-the-fv-destination-211009567.html https://www.yahoo.com/tv/deadliest-catch-family-joins-in-mourning-the-loss-of-bering-sea-brothers-aboard-the-fv-destination-211009567.html...

So I think many like me who are deciding what trawler to buy are considering this: Assuming you have a $300k budget and all else is the same as far as number of hours on engine and overall well maintained. Do you opt for an older tier 1 boat or newer tier 2 boat? Trawler would be used for...

Does anyone know the hurricane boundary on the east coast meaning at what point north would insurance companies consider your slip location outside of the hurricane zone and thus lower premiums. Is there a sliding scale?

Can someone comment on the above water to below water ratio. That is the height of the boat from the waterline divided by the draft. According to the article a maximum ratio of 2.6 allowable for venturing into rough waters. Any credence to this or is it useful as one variable in buying a boat...

Been watching videos of boat docking. This captain appears comfortable with his method but what do you think?

Waves break up World War I-era California 'Cement Ship'

Is there a defined definition for each or are both terms relative?

Review: Elling 49' "E4" - General Trawler Discussion | YachtForums: We Know Big Boats!

Found this on another forum. Thought it might interest some: https://www.tradeaboat.co.nz/reviews/0711/windhaven-one-of-a-kind/

Record-smashing wave recorded in North Atlantic - CNN.com

I am looking to buy a trawler when I retire in about 3 years. I have however no boating experience except for renting outboards for bay fishing and pontoon boats in Bermuda for exploring the island. I am an avid fisherman so I have been on many types of boats and have a fascination for them...