(Sarcasm. I was relating to some people's political view of COVID 19. So let me add an emoji.;)) However Pascal's description of clearing does...
Really ??? Last boat I ran with that range was a 37' Carver. That would barely make Atlantic City from Fire Island. I ran a few locally, but...
Of course owning boats makes no financial sense (hence me not owning one), but they're an addiction. I understand that. If I couldn't have made...
It amazes me that someone with enough money to afford these motors would be so insecure that he needs to boast to the world he can afford them...
A MY with a 175nm range sounds like a gas boat. I'd think long and hard before sticking 6 fuel drums of gas on board, especially in summer.
Remember, It's all just a hoax
Did that to more than a few cars back in the day. Bet you can't do it to a new Mann.
You could take that sentiment all the way up to inboards and diesels. remember when you could get most motors going on the fly? Today, before...
For starts Gray water. But back in the day when regs for live a board and transient anchoring started it was not unusual for boats to just pump...
It's not just Florida. 1) Pollution 2) Zoning regs. 3) Taxes 4) Competes with hotels and vacation rentals 5) Imagine you buy a nice waterfront...
I'd say it's because when you make an exception everyone seems to think they're the exception. Remember that as our country opened everyone was...
As a general rule Catamarans are more difficult and costly to find slips for due to their beam, and the further inland from the ICW you go the...
Agreed. I did it in a 45' Formula. One of the most enjoyable and relaxed rides of my career. I believe your air draft #s are correct, depending...
If the boat is an express cruiser (under 14') you can enter the Erie Canal at Tonawanda NY (near Buffalo) and avoid Canada. It's a beautiful ride.
You want to know every inch of you boat, especially what's behind your hatches, so explore. Open the hatches above your holding tanks and look...
With the missteps that every OB manufacturer has made through their decades of experience I can't imagine shelling out the kind of money involved...
"Captain's survey": Never heard of it, but it's an excellent idea to bring an experienced captain along for your initial look. His job being to...
But who's selling? The OP is simply trying to figure out what gen will serve his needs best, given his circumstances which we don't know. The...
It's not your point nor mine that matters. It's not our boat nor our money. I just want the OP to make an informed decision....his decision.
Every buyer of a pre-owned yacht is buying a project whether it be changing furniture or electronics or a full-blown refit, and of course...