Mine goes up to the bridge. In 3 steps we are down on the aft deck and can exit to either side or off the stern. Ditch bag has EPIRB, flares,...
Electrician had time to change out some of the crimp connectors. The crimps were from Viking so this was overdue. I think i had a ticking time...
I am assuming you have a Viking. On mine it was basically friction that held them in. Carefully get a blade or screw driver between the light...
Not sure if this will help but I just had an autopilot (Garmin) added on my 1995 54 Viking MY with one helm. There are shut off valves outside of...
Presently there is a marine option that is 150/month. There are other tiers for cruise ships and larger users.
[ATTACH]Just saw this on another site. I have no clue whether it is true or not. Hoping it is one of those don’t ask don’t tell situations [ATTACH]
I have a 13’ AB dinghy with a 60 Yamaha and have owned 3 other dinghy’s. I have a close friend with a 1998 13’ Whaler (his was an anniversary...
What you are proposing is very practical with some tweaks. Like Pascal said allow for more time for downtime and travel. A boat is a very...
Swift, YouTube has Sailing Zatara. It is a series of videos about a family cruising a sailing cataraman all over the word and for sure in the...
I am reading that someone is experimenting with a dome over starlink. I think there is a question about excess heat building up in the dome at...
My wife likes TV a lot. So we are going to use the starlink during our annual Bahamas cruise and see how it does. My expectations are that we...
All, I did notice the prevalence of those crimp connectors. I will see about that for during the next hurricane season when I am laid up. I have...
Adding autopilot, a chart plotter, and star link. I really like the electronics company and had them go all through my helm wiring and clean...
Looking good. Awesome project
Stowage is an issue for sure. I am hoping to get to the boat soon and go through everything and start throwing things away that have not come out...
What is the forums thoughts on carrying a drogue or sea anchor for runs to and from the Bahamas. Is that overkill? I have got more time now and...
Your welcome. No I have not but my boat stays at River Forest in Stuart which is one lock in on the Okeechobee. I was down there 2 weeks ago and...
Don’t know when you are planning to go but there is railroad bridge that has a closed clearance of 6’ or so that will be closed for 3 weeks...
Junobeach, did the wife and kids find the trip to the bow on the Cabo a challenge? I like the Searay late model 59 & 65. You have ips or shafts...
Can anyone explain what about stretching leads to poor handling characteristics? In the above drawing you have increased the distance between the...
