I didn't go either but my girlfriend spent 1 1/2 hour in one of the shuttles, stuck in traffic going back to bayside. The comments she heard...
Crazy. Guilty as charged :) But in Georgia the 6 to 7' tides give you a huge safety margin. Banks show up nicely on radar and while you don't see...
Heading north in February? Are you nuts ? :)
It s been a a couple of years since I ve run the ditch but with anything over 5' you have to play the tides and do your homework (active captain)....
Great article, I guess they were going to it the v12 in that thing...
You are right, but it's not just about sailing. I find FTL too limited for power as well with almost nowhere to anchor for a swim in decent water....
Thanks guys... Inspiration for this came from the trips I ve made to the north east. I am always amazed how things change when you get into Long...
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Here are a few pictures taken today on the first sail!
Fill th cracks and holes then get an upholstery shop to cover it in black vinyl.
You can probably offsets it just a bit so the rode clears the cleat. Is that your only bow cleat or do you a cleats just behind? The problem is...
I like to sleep without being awaken by my anchor alarm at night, so you will NEVER catch me using 3:1 even with all chain... If things are tight,...
Can't see much with the dinghy there... Try to place the windlass as far back as possible without interfering too much with walking around.
Lewmar is indeed a good choice, which model really depends on your pulpit and locker setup If you post a couple of pictures, I'm sure you ll get...
Here is a link to a FB album with pictures. It s public so it should open.......
Yeah, it s 26 FEET not meters, but it will have an enclosed head, sleeping quarters, and a sink so in many part of the world it is called a yacht...
I was having a similar issue and used regular fixtures (halogen G4) but with Imtra white/red LEDs inside. They fit right in the place of th...
What do you mean by "out of Orlando"? Are you going to transport the people by bus to the boat. Last time I checked Orlando is land locked... :)...
Why would you want to go out 3 miles out in th ocean? Where woudl you use the boat? You homeport says Orlando, will you be running on the Atlantic...