Manusel, I'll say it again- your collection is impressive. I'll be watching for other threads that you post in. Thanks for offering to send me a...
I don't want to de-rail this thread, but why not start a new thread with some of your images. I, for one, would be very interested! I'll bet a few...
Those are some great old images, Manusel!
I've always been a fan of Bob Peck, who owns Triton Insurance in Newport, RI. He knows the business, and it's hard to beat his prices or service....
The only time I've ever been asked to produce either was during our annual flag-state inspections. Never in the Bahamas- even when applying for a...
Using the stopper is a good practice to take the strain off the windlass. As Pascal says, a bridle (we call is a snubber) with a chain hook will...
It really depends on how often you're turning the tanks over. Randy is on a large, fully-crewed, vessel- so I'm sure he cycles those tanks a...
Randy- we just use a large Brita tank, and keep it in the refrigerator. Love it.
If the result is good, and there are kudos to be handed out, I say to speak up and share.
Our pilot is just that- a pilot. His job is keep the machine clean, fueled, and to be ready to fly at any time. There are hours of boredom, but...
It's really not all that bad. You just have to know the handling characteristics of your boat.
I believe it was a combination of original hull shape (suction) and the 15' extension that was added behind the running gear. The boat would just...
My last boat (RENA) was very difficult to steer in shallow water (less than 20') unless you slowed down to around 10-11kts. Anything more than...
I snapped this while walking across the foot bridge today. Sorry for the poor quality; my international iPhone is of the old variety!
She is currently in the Viaduct, and should be completed next month.
I'm sure you can download the service manual, and those codes will become clear.
If, as I believe, you are asking how many people (flag-state requirements aside) will be required to operate and maintain the vessel, I would say...
I had a crew member send a mid-Atlantic marriage proposal in a bottle. He wrote it in several different languages, and there were specific...
Unless it's heavily insured… I once had an owner tell me. "if you're going to sink it, make sure it's in plenty of water"
Does anyone have any info on what happened here?...
