Very early 53 like mine have 8v71N, by 1973 most had turbos. The naturals will not get the boat on plane making it basically a trawler. I m...
A f things do not make any sense in that article... First, for the boat to be turned to port or starboard, the AP would have to be coupled to a...
Not winterized properly maybe? Winterized, is that the right word? Seems like a northern ritual :)
Well, keep in mind these boats are 20 to 40 years old so who knows what was done. Two fiberglass water tank failures on a single boat is probably...
You know what NEW stands for, right? Never Ever Worked :)
The down side of the 53 is the narrow 15'10" beam which is typical of the 60s root of the boat but by the 80s boat were getting beamier and the 54...
Yes, it really depends on the island and location. In the Bahamas, it s pretty safe except in places like Nassau or Freeport ("cities") In the...
I can tell you that the way I described works for me in just about every situation because it only requires that I bring the bow within 10' of the...
As I have described, i deal with this by doubling up the lines back to the boat. Again, secure the eyes on the boat cleats, throw the lines on the...
I agree auto it retrieving the anchor not being much of concern, problem is to cut it loose when ready to to if it is shackled to the boat as I...
It takes a serious tow line to pull a boat that big in that kind of weather... It s very possible the CG small boat didn't have the gear to tow....
How deep is water there, I m surprised they didn't try to anchor while they had time
That ramp is a neat gizmo, indeed very light. The problem is that with a high freeboard/low dock, it s pretty useless because of the steep angle....
As long as nobody pays to be on the boat, a license is not required and for such a small boat, the underwriters should not require it since he s...
It s not unusual for watermakers to be neglected... Then boat is sold, surveyor note it s not working, new owner tries it but knows nothing about...
Have an aquamatic ... High pressure is usually a blockage in the brine or product discharges (make sure nobody closed the valve to the tank by...
I would really help of you d at least describe th problem and state which model you have... As mentioned above, the touch screen can be a...
The ft Greene anchorage, just north or goat isl. may be a good spot, never tried it, don't remember how crowded it is. I once anchored in Potter...
I been to Newport a few times and agree 100% about anchoring/mooring... Much better view and privacy compard to the packed marinas. Havent een...
Simple. Nobody gets off the boat until it is secured... I often single hand my boat (53 hatt my) or the one I run (70 Johnson) and secure the...
