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OK, I understand it. You get old, the boat gets too big, needs too much, costs too much, it too hard to handle, doesn't get used enough, is either showing quite a bit of deferred maintenance or is needing one big ticket repair or upgrade. Kids don't want it or can't afford it.The market is soft...

So...I had hardly completed the sale of my 36 foot Albin when this Sea Ray fell into my lap. The Admiral and I had decided we wanted to be "Boat Free" for a year to catch up on other projects. Fate intervened. It's on a really nice aluminum trailer and I guess you could say "it followed me...

As many of you may remember, I recently sold my boat. It was not a totally pleasant experience nor was the experience all bad. However it is an experience that I would NOT recommend to any boat owner. (Good luck with that, right?) To refresh memories. My boat was a 36 foot Albin aft cabin...

Here is the deal. Give me $25,000 and I’ll give you my boat. Leave on the Great Loop tomorrow. This is a health forced sale. It has a new engine, gennny,good electronics, dinghy, etc. it truly is ready to leave on the Loop tomorrow. It is not a project boat. PM me here or call 715 889 0485, pete...

My 36 foot Albin has two fuel tanks of 150 gallons each. One tank needs to be replaced. I have room under the dining seat in the saloon for a tank of about 100 gallons, plenty. In fact, I think I will stop at about 60 gallon size. Structurally, the floor can handle the weight, especially if I...

I know it's a long shot, especially since I am looking for something within a few hours drive of Northern Wisconsin BUT.. I am looking for a unique boat, like and old hydroplane or home constructed wooden boat to use for yard art. I have two repainted, rebuilt 15 horsepower 1959 Evinrudes I...

Either way you spell it, what a neat invention/tool. Mine just arrived from Amazon (Telsa) it was about $160. It comes fully charged with a neat carrying case (which is hard to get the flexible camera line back in to) a sixteen foot probe and a couple attachments for the camera end. About a six...

I prefer something unique like an old hydroplane or shell. The boat can be a rotten old leaker or something better but I have no plans to get it into the water again. I would consider something in fiberglass or aluminum if it is from the 50's and unique. I have two 1955 fifteen horsepower...

Hello friends, new and old. I have been a member for ten years, have accumulated about 2,000 posts, been warned by the moderators twice about commenting on "For Sale" boats. (and once for something else, can't remember what it was, probably being too "salty"). I'm 72, enjoy being called a...

OK, I know this is more than a little off track but my respect for the wisdom and experience of this group makes me think I can get an answer, no matter how far off track I may be, trawler wise.. I recently bought a neglected 1960 (ISH) Thompson runabout. There is no motor although it is set up...

I know most boaters mount their radar high for better operation and less obstruction. I get it. However I don't want my radar up on my mast. It makes it very difficult to lower the mast, also makes the dome susceptable to damage while lowering it. I am debating mounting it just below the...

I am pretty sure the moderators will be sending out a bunch of warnings about the number of people who had well wishes to Dave.( you are not supposed to comment on "for sale" postings) I'm sorry to hear Dave is selling or has sold his boat. I have followed his posts for years and knew he was...

I opened a thread a few years ago asking members to recall, for our amusement, the most stupid thing they had ever done on, or to their boat. I searched for the thread but couldn't find it so I'll start again with one or two of my own stupid mistakes. While working on my genny, it would start...

That is a very nice looking boat. The design reminds me of a Silverton which I don't particularly care for due to the lack of walk around ability. But a nice looking boat none the less. pete

I have been doing a ton of research, there is a lot out there. Five day tests, leak tests, interior room, latches, durability, etc. The Yeti always scores high. Tell me about your personal experience. pete

The state of Wisconsin just sent me my boat license renewal. Sixty dollars for two years, doesn't bother me a bit. (There is another thread running right now about registration fees) When I get my Wisconsin registration renewal notice I know that my documentation renewal is not far behind...

First off, sorry,I kind of hijacked this thread idea from another post. It was quite old so didn't get any play. Briefly one owner observed that many boats seem to be actually priced, valued and sold on a pretty much "By the Pound basis". I agreed 100% and used my 1978 thirty six foot Albin as...

All systems are a GO for me to purchase a new Furuno wireless radar, I think it is called the "First Watch" . I have a great, new iPad and my phone is iPhone and reasonably new. (I think it is an 8) I have the money set aside. It is about a grand from one of our commercial members. Lucky me...

Although not too recently, I was very wrong in two of the threads I started. One was a very popular thread, still occasionally being added to months later. "Can the Cruise Industry Survive?" I answered my own question by saying "Of course it can and will" I am now thinking that was the wrong...

I wince every time I read a post starting with.."We will be buying a boat and retiring on it in Five, or Ten Years..." Or "We will be doing the Loop in Five years, when we buy a boat". Don't Wait..Do it Now!! Retirement is great but there are several drawbacks to waiting until then to buy your...

Generally speaking a car rental fleet has around 95% of its cars out on rental at any given time. The remaining 5% are on hand ready to go out. It is almost exactly opposite this right now with thousands upon thousands cars parked and very few out. Needless to say, this is causing problems...

I know that many, if not all boats start out as a wooden "half model". Maybe not so much nowadays with all the computer based drafting. But I am certain that for my 1978 Albin there must be one out there somewhere. I'm not pickey. Any half model of a Taiwan trawler in the 34 through 40 foot...

Wisconsin Governor today extended the "Safe at Home" Isolation policy through May 26. It was originally set to expire next week. There have been a few changes to the recommendations but noting drastic or really noteworthy. Marinas were not specifically mentioned as being non essential and it...

The governor states that the ancillary service required by boats using motors causes violations of the social distancing guidelines. Getting fuel, launching fishing boats, general marina services. His ban includes outboards, trolling motors and inboards of all types. Regulating will be tough...

A recent boating magazine had an interesting article about a nostalgic ride in an old boat with a 50's outboard on the back. Anyone who grew up with these old oil burners knows well the sounds and smells associated with them. I just mention this to let you know I really do love outboards Then I...