The weekly “hump day” gathering of friends for a beer after work is in full swing in my neighbor’s garage. The trades are well represented: a mechanic, … [Read more...]
VHF Radio Protocol
September 19, 2012 By
The other day, while working my part-time launch-driver’s job, I got a call from a young child requesting a ride to shore from his family’s boat. The … [Read more...]
Boat Registration vs Documentation
September 5, 2012 By
Recreational boat owners in the U.S. are required to register their vessels with their respective state governments unless they have documented their boats … [Read more...]
Buying a Used Boat: Accessories Count
August 31, 2012 By
I know a couple who own a Sabre 36 sailboat. It is a well-maintained boat they’ve owned for five years. They’re trying to sell it and downsize to a … [Read more...]
Not Getting Wet while Boating
August 23, 2012 By
Boating is a pastime that requires water, but I don’t know too many sailors who like getting wet. Whether it is spray, rain, or green water over the … [Read more...]
Catamaran Powerboats: Offshore Fishing in a Small Package
August 10, 2012 By
Driving a launch around a harbor with over 1,200 moorings gets you acquainted with many kinds of boats. I’ve come to know several avid recreational fishermen … [Read more...]
How I Escaped from Limbo: the Boat, that is
August 2, 2012 By
Today I escaped from Limbo! Limbo the sailboat, not the other bad place—both seemed equally one step short of hell. My project boat, formerly called … [Read more...]
Fresh Water Storage on Boats: Keeping it Sweet
July 21, 2012 By
It's not unusual for boat owners with fixed fresh water systems to experience funny-tasting, foul smelling, discolored, or tainted fresh water systems. … [Read more...]
The Right Boat Tool for the Job
July 14, 2012 By
Plunk goes the soft tool bag filled with old tools on the deck of the launch. Time to change a clogged Racor fuel filter on the boat’s diesel, which … [Read more...]
Buying a Boat with a Partner
July 7, 2012 By
Partnering with someone else to buy a boat may be a good option for people with common interests. The partnering advantage comes from shared activities … [Read more...]
Loading ...