I really can't generalize on how long zincs/mags will last. To many variables. As to grading, I'd ask a manufacturer about that. If you are...
"if someone has a bad ass 46 post they want to sell me for under 70k or trade for some hotrods let me know... until then ill keep my mind on...
You head examined perhaps? :-) I would pay at the most $10,000 for that boat. Really they should just give it to you to cover you taking it off...
Are you speaking as a charterer or owner? As a charterer, 10 - 20% seems customary. As an owner, many/most do not tip like that or at all. I...
Thanks. I'll give them a shout.
We are in Costa Rica and I'm currently installing a new KVH HD7 SAT TV unit. Due to our location in the world I will need to use Latin SAT boxes....
+1 to what The Reverend said.
I have always used zinc in salt and magnesium in fresh. While zinc might be OK for fresh following your routine, I'd change yours to magnesium...
That is the kind of "qualification" I was speaking about. :-)
I don't disagree and have done the same. But owners and especially guest that are competent to cross the Atlantic by sail are few and far between...
That is sort of what it looked like to me. But I can't understand why they didn't fill it in before they painted the bottom.
You the boss and two friends sounds like the recipe for a disaster to me. Unless the boss understands you are the boss while underway and the...
What is the square partially filled opening on the right side of the picture all about? The original attempt to inject air?
I have his contact info if somebody needs it.
Of course running aground can happen in the ICW. But I'd hardly call it easy. In fact with all the online resources like Active Captain, people...
"I've yet to see a set of riggers that can be dropped and secured without disconnecting the lay out arms, even with collapsing back bars you can't...
To each his own. But you won't learn as much about boat handling just running 10 -12 hours a day on the outside as you would running inside....
Active Captain (dot) com As others have said, I'd look at 3 - 4 weeks to really enjoy it. And if you can't do it all in one chunk of time,...
While it could be done, I vote no as well. As may your insurance company. :-)
"What do you think about the idea of riding her down the ICW to Florida?" It's a great idea. "Does it make for a good instruction trip to...
