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I thought that was my point. :D

Mea culpa amigo.

Marital politics. Won't go there. Very dangerous ground. (Except, perhaps, to very subtly,suggest that.....Renee has to put up with you so she deserves something is return and you already got a new boat and some cool electronic upgrades and her immediate minor desires might be in your best long...

"Here lies the body of Michael O'Day. He died defending his right of way. He was right, dead right, as he sailed along, But just as dead as if he'd been wrong."

Having stewarded and self-maintained a 40' "woodie" for 23 years, Xsbank gives good advice and, yes, a wooden boat in good repair is definitely a joy: to own, be complimented on, to experience. Although I do take exception to his term "antiquated skills". Those "traditional skills" are very...

It would cost us at least a couple of hundred thousand $$$ to install one of those monsters as we'd have to buy a significantly larger boat to accommodate it. Dear, how would you like that beautiful, big, new boat fridge you've always said you wanted to make your galley life easier? :D

Hah! I'm sorta like the guy in CATCH 22 who sees everything twice, except I have to do everything twice, sometimes more often than that, to get it right.

Yes, Defender has them. Vitrifrigo Sea Classic C115iAC Refrigerator / Freezer We put in a two drawer Vitrifrigo a couple of years ago to replace the old front opening Nevercold. Love the Vitrifigo. Found one on sale from another source that carries the Vitrifrigo line among other brands...

We installed a Lewmar Pro-Series 1000H a couple of years ago (I believe FlyWright may have one too). Love the power down vs our old similar Simpson Lawrence Horizon that only had free fall down. Been very happy with it. You should be as well. But I still lust after a Lofrans Tigres. Almost...

Thanks. Will play around with it more.

The major drawback to Blue Chart app to me is it can't be used to navigate like a Chartplotter. Otherwise, it is quite nice. Including the Active Captain info. Trying out iSailor right now. Looks interesting. But trying out figure out in it how to start it following/navigating a route or going...

No argument.

Are smoke detectors required by the USCG on our recreational vessels? I have a CO2 detector but no smoke one. Since I am heading this summer into areas where boarding may be likely, would like to know the answer. Can't find any info in short search of the CFR but did find this article indicating...

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I, too, am not satisfied with iNavx. Can the NobleTec Time Zero app import .kmz files? I have a lot of waypoints and routes in that format.

Walt: What's the size of your holding tank on your new boat?

LOL on the Pole.

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I was going to make a remark about my wife, but decided discretion was the better part of getting fed and, well, you know.

Had our "Granny Bar" made up two years ago or so. Very simple. Because our platform is only about 2" thick/deep, used a diagonal fore and aft brace for strength. It doesn't interfere much with platform use as I thought it might. Whole rig can be removed quickly (Delrin lined sockets and pull pin...

I remember that purchase. You were shameless and embarrassing to your TF companions in your beating down of the price. :D Good find.

I close both the supply side and feed side valves on either side of the filter casing before changing filter. Then drain a bit of fuel from off bottom of casing. Remove filter. Then put in new filter. Then open those valves with the filter casing top on but not tightened down. Wait for fuel to...

What is the make of the sensor? If it's a Tank Watch 4, yes the floats and the rods they are on can be cleaned. Can be a bit of a nasty job :eek:. Or you can buy a replacement. But eventually the floats will crud up again. Or you can do yourself a big favor and buy a SOLO sensor and panel...

Nice boat at a good price. I'd go for it but then I may be a bit biased.

I was lucky to have had the use many years back, for a couple of seasons, of a 1903 Herreshoff Bar Harbor 31 (47' OA). She has had her ups and downs as far as maintenance goes, but she is still sailing today. She was fortunate to later have a wealthy owner who completely rebuilt her (including...