I always put down that thin plastic carpet covering for the off-season. Many boats use canvas carpet covers that snap in place for in-season, but...
Once again, is it a bargain or just less of a rip-off?
Am I a lucky guy or are you just getting ripped off worse?
If I'm thinking of the right stuff (Dri-Dek) it comes in interlocking squares and can be ordered from WM: Search Results at West Marine &TypeAhead
All valid. What I don't understand is why one drop leaves this continent when we then must import. What I don't understand is why we subsidize...
Here it comes folks. In case the boat business hasn't gotten its final nail in the coffin, the oil companies have started releasing the stories...
Then again, there is real and there is real. I knew of one captain who was found by the owner sprawled, passed out in the cockpit surrounded by...
Never met an owner who redid the Awlgrip every 2 or 3 years. Were that the case I'd go with house paint.:rolleyes: F/T captain is about...
perseverance pays
Years ago, while walking the docks at Bahia Mar FLIBS, I encountered the owner of a dinner yacht and asked about a job. He asked how much I was...
That happens on the first happiest day in every boater's life.
All those numbers would be variable depending where and what the level of service is. For instance, they may choose to only have the boat washed...
It really depends on the situation and what's involved. I've managed a few boats where it's a supervisory job, monitoring the boat, and arranging...
Looks like someone was intent on getting every board foot they could out of a crooked tree. Still, kind of cool.
Why do you think a cockpit would be necessary? IPS can be mounted pretty much as close to or far from the powerplant as needed. That's not to...
Couldn't resist forwarding that one to my lawyer even though I know I'll pay for it.:D
Totally agree, and I think you'll agree there's a BIG difference between going from KW to MI in the southern latitudes and in the lea of the Keys...
Unfortunately it usually shows up on your plate in a restaurant, even some of the better ones, and you won't know until you read about it.
You're talking about a 12-18kt vessel depending on sea conditions, maybe less. Speed costs money and I assume you're looking at this boat with a...
Actually a lot more may have had it than realize. I understand that it's often stamped out and sold as scallops.
