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A few years back when I did a section of the ICW I used a flip chart that was spiral bound at the top. Does anyone know who makes that flip chart? Also any other suggestions for a good flip chart? I like being able to visualize and plan in the flip chart. It is also very easy to use under...

C lectric that is a good point about the screen. It is probably overkill and asking for trouble. The chart you sent was extremely helpful. Seems like I should stay with the gatorade bottle. I did by a 32 oz Nalgene HDPE bottle to use insted but I don't know that it would last any longer than...

Thank you all for the information - I am finding it very helpful as I am in the early planning stages. One of the reasons I want to think through the different stops is to see if I need to allow more than a month to get to Marathon from Norfolk. I am not on a strict schedule and don't want to...

dwhatty - by hand did you mean with a brush? If so would you mind elaborating on the prep, process, and paint choice? I see this project in my future...

I plan on making a leisurely trip to the keys allowing a month or so to get there from Norfolk Va. At 6 knots that should be plenty of time to make it an enjoyable trip.

Or look for a boat that had the issues dealt with correctly by the previous owner. Luckily the 1974 we bought had a previous owner pay to have the issues taken care of properly. All windows were removed, the interior walls were stripped down to the exterior fiberglass from inside. The cabin...

O C Diver - Thank you for your offer! I sent you a PM with my email address. Please let me know if it didn't get through.

Would anyone who has traveled the entire ICW at 6 knots be willing to share your daily stops from end to end? I am beginning to plan my future journey from Norfolk to Marathon. I have charts and books but the best info always comes from those who know it best. Feel free to PM me if you don't...

The Raymarine Wheel Pilot works on my chain and rod system. The systems are pretty hardy. I had to change out my original wood wheel for a stainless Destroyer wheel in order for the Wheel Pilot to fit. I actually like the destroyer wheel better. My next step is to add the Raymarine wireless...

wkearney99 you are exactly right. The point of the "mud strainer" is to prevent the large pieces of sludge from sucking up into the pickup tube and shutting off fuel flow. That is exactly what happened one day leaving me temporarily stranded at the worst time. This setup (or some better...

Some of you may have been following my ongoing challenges with sludge (bio-mass) in one of my fuel tanks. Through persistence and sweat I have been able to remove the fuel, cut a 6” access port through thick stainless, and remove the thick sludge that is accessible through the access port...

Having lived on the Southern Bay my whole life (Va Beach) I would pick September and October. They are by far the most pleasant months. You do run the risk of having to hole up for a hurricane warning but I'm not sure that is much worse than holing up for Nor'easters in the spring. The spring...

What is the recommended idle speed in neutral? Is it + or - 650 ?

Lucy - https://www.amazon.com/Dinghy-Sling-Davit-Inflatable-Boats/dp/B07TW7HHKP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=7MOJ9DLWUE6E&keywords=dinghy+sling+davit+system&qid=1563223827&s=gateway&sprefix=Dinghy+Sling%2Caps%2C125&sr=8-1

I added a Raymarine Wheel Pilot on our Marine Trader 34. It is chain driven and works great. Since we don’t go much over 6 knots the wheel forces are never too great.

Thanks Bill. Makes sense. I have noticed the charging issue and that my phone does get warm (but not hot) while hotspotting. All good things to watch.

How is a jet pack superior to an iphone hotspot with unlimited data? I use my hotspot regularly with good success. I'm curious if the jet pack has better capabilities.

Here is our solution..... less that $300 and works great. No holes, non-permanent, and travels well. Easy to use. We use it with a 9’ inflatable floor dinghy. I believe it max’s out around 250 lbs although it is sturdy enough to handle more.

I fold my two bimini's up and boot them when thunderstorms are approaching. For tropical storms and Nor'easters I would remove the canvas and lash the frame. For a hurricane I would seriously consider removing the frame. You would be surprised at the windage even a frame will add during...

UPDATE to original post: I was able to cut a 6” hole in the stainless tank using a 6” bi-metal hole saw. It actually went through faster than drilling the pilot hole with new cobalt bits. The hole saw is still sharp and ready to go again. Much easier than using a jigsaw in my opinion. What...

I went with State Farm although I'm in Virginia. The thing I liked was that they didn't require a survey (even though I have one) and have been very easy to work with. Might be worth a call.

Here is what is in my tank that started this thread. My pickup tube and the internal racor housing were plugged with this biomass. It came out of the pickup tube in one long plug. It was almost like wet putty. The tank had been agitated due to continuous boat wake and it got sucked up. I’m...

C letric which sabre saw blades do you recommend? I have a bosch scrolling jigsaw. Will this do the trick? https://www.amazon.com/Bosch-T118AHM3-3-Inch-24TPI-Jigsaw/dp/B000X4TZHW/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

This evening I started the project of cutting an access port into the first stainless steel tank. There has to be a quicker way. I spent over 1.5 hours trying to drill a pilot hole so I could use the bi-metal hole saw. I used cutting oil, a new bit made for metal, and used slow rpms. After...

So I decided to suck it up and install a 8" access plate from Seabuilt as recommended. The 8" plate requires a 6" hole. I will be mounting it in the side of the tank. Seabuilt said it is very common and they have never had a hatch leak. Cutting the 6" hole through stainless steel will be the...