There is no voodoo to splicing Dyneema or Spectra, etc... I've had dozens of deckhands make very suitable splices for lifting and mooring. A...
Additionally, try to make sure your sheave is in very good condition, as the dyneema is significantly more susceptible to chafe.
If you've done the research, you probably also know that you'll likely need to change the pully to accommodate the dyneema.
I've visited the Sackville several times, so really enjoyed this video. Thanks, Kevin.
To be honest, I've been saying for years that The Bahamas haven't been charging enough for cruising permits. This may be unpopular, but so many...
She will be there for a refit, likely until Summer 2026.
If, in fact, the due diligence period has passed and the vessel has been accepted (this date should be dictated in the contract) the funds in your...
I wouldn't recommend signing a contract with such restrictive timelines. In short, if you don't have enough time to perform due dilligence you...
Sounds as if he needs to pay a local captain a retainer. Perhaps he's stepped over a dollar to pick up a dime.
I'd venture that 47m Feadship is BERILDA. The sale was not show related, and it closed two days before the show started.
And the really stupid thing is that this only affects about 4 marinas in the entire state. Idiots. If you don't already think this proposal is...
For what it's worth, and from someone who has been involved in an MAIB investigation, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch of the MCA has a...
Here is a little promo video we put together from our last year of travels on BERILDA [MEDIA]
Annabelle will be on display at the Newport Brokerage Show from September 12-15 at the Newport Shipyard. Come say hello....
She is now for sale for $1.3M and will be in the Newport Boat Show September 12-15. Here is a current video. [MEDIA]
Piecing together different reports, it seems she may have been laid over on her side, which would certainly cause flooding.
I believe he is no longer with us either. He was also a yacht owner- Lady Columbo and Barbara Jean.
[ATTACH] No you don't. From what I understand, it's Venus which could have used more chain out to avoid Lady Moura. But it seems the crew on...
I saw another close range video of her rolling all the way over.
Again- no offense taken. I am pretty sure we will see an official statement in the coming days.
