I am usually a little skeptical of “new” boats being last years’ models with a touch more freeboard, another foot in length, or a few more bells … [Read more...]
Fall: Best Season for Fishing
September 26, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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 Leave a Comment
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 1 Comment
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 2 Comments
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 2 Comments
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 Leave a Comment
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 1 Comment
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 1 Comment
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...]