Tools are a consideration. Just keep in mind that you won't be able to drive over to Home Depot to pick up whatever power tool you'll need for...
Not at all. Boss is aboard, waiting for completion. I even had to make a quick trip to NZ to pick up parts myself. Hopefully going on sea trial...
Chemical treatment and an ozone generator.
+1 on that. My great uncle used to mix teak oil and varnish, and only had to do his decks once per year. But I still think bare teak is the best....
Currently in Fiji. We have the front end of one our main engines in pieces; about half way from NZ to Fiji the alternator seized and took out most...
Chuck. The captain before me on Curt C whacked a stabilizer fin off the boat in that channel. It was a regular stop for them, and he just got a...
I'm not saying that you shouldn't pay attention, and focus on safety. But, whence you've finished your first Atlantic crossing, you'll laugh at...
You won't have any problems at that speed if you have a good weather router. PM if you need a recommendation.
Welcome aboard Michael. Nice to see a familiar face, even if it is from across the Pacific!
On The Job Training is more relevant than formal education for the most part.
Go to your local yacht club, and hang around a bit. Wednesday nights are typically informal race nights, and people are always looking for crew....
I haven't been on either of those boats, but the photos of Sea Owl look as if those may be full walk around decks. And from the photos of F45, I...
I would recommend $100-$200 for the season. And the odd $10-$20 if they go above and beyond (taking your trash, or helping carry supplies)....
You are not allowed in any of the canals except the Grand Canal in a private vessel.
Hey Chuck. We were going to rely on gravity, but they have a nifty pump setup that they'll sell you as well. One word of caution- I made certain...
TK. Have you considered a build engineer, rather than a surveyor? K1W1 may be able to steer you toward someone. If not, I know a guy named Jim...
These were recommended to my by a fellow captain when we were planning to cross the Pacific last year. We ended up shipping the boat, so I left...
Doesn't this belong in the Rogues forum?
HELM is necessary, but ECDIS is not unless you are on a full ECDIS vessel. I sent my ECDIS certificate in the NMC and they sent it back, telling...
That's how I operate. In addition to promised vacation time, I try to use my best judgement in allowing extra time off while balancing completion...
