I'm not even sure what this means, and I think I've been around long enough to reach barnacle status. Seriously- this has me wondering if some...
This is pretty dated info, and not at all accurate according to my accountant.
Spoken in your best Paul Harvey voice… ;)
They're not easy to find, but ABS (American Bureau of Shipping) approved swivels are available. In order to be approved, the entire manufacturing...
Absolutely! More so in the Pacific Northwest, as the tides will spin you in circles several times in a day. Just make sure they are spec'd to...
I think you've answered your own question… I would suggest finding the right captain for you, and then let him/her help you to find your boat....
You'd do well to contact Mendol. They're pretty sharp, and can fix just about anything. If you need contact info, PM me Judy.
I suspect they were trying to snake a dock line through that lower fairlead.
I think you're trying to reinvent the wheel. I'd cruise around the harbor, find which boat has the least poop, and do whatever they're doing....
For a deterrent, I've personally used one of those beach ball looking things with the eye one it (I think West Marine??). But most boats in New...
It's pretty widely reported now, that he died from complications with heart surgery at the age of 65.
Contact Charlie Crane at Armstrong Marine. They look to be building a quality product.
It' It's a 50m Westport. I know Seaquest has been up there a few times, but they have silver domes. This is Wabi Sabi
You'll enjoy the trip. The gulf can be nasty, but is fine if you watch your weather. The inside passage is full of logs in the water, but after...
I have a friend in Seattle I can recommend. PM me if you would like his contact details.
I've always loved the Commanders! Please post pics when you have them.
I'm surprised to see two bow thruster tunnels on a 170'
You'd also do well to speak with Chris at High Seas Yacht Service. He's handled my alignments for several years, and I've found them to be very...
I agree with K1W1. The US license is universally accepted, on both yachts and commercial vessels.
I can tell you the following: ~I was the captain of "Fremont" about 12 years ago, for a previous owner. Back then she was very well loved and...