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Are we talking two 30a/125v to one 50a/125v? Or are we talking two 30a/125v to one 50a/125/250v? It makes a difference.

In my fleet Boat A has two engines, Boat B has one engine. Boat A has 35 year old engines. Boat B gets a new engine every 10 years. Boat A had an engine shut down due to a failed internal coolant pump at Year 30. Boat B has never experienced any engine related issues. I feel comfortable...

If I found myself in 50kts of wind I would want 7/1 at a minimum. 10/1 if I didn’t have all chain rode. During the summer months you won’t find that much room in our anchorages here in the PNW. Fortunately, we have very calm winds during summer. Not the same in winter. State Parks of...

I like honesty in this post. I have a classic sports car. I love it. IT IS A TOY! It starts, most of the time, not all the time like my daily driver. I drive it 500 miles a year and pay double in maintenance over my daily driver that goes 10,000 miles a year. However, my daily driver is...

In my engine room there is a custom shelf that was designed to hold a pint can of West resign and the smaller West Catalyst can. Both have pre measured dispensers. The last can lasted for 6 years in the engine room, it eventually ran out. It never went bad. I am always finding a need for...

I use foam for everything. I buy it from Amazon for cheap and I go through a lot of them on every job. Mostly because its easier to throw away than to clean.

I don't believe you fully understand DYC. As a member, you are partially responsible for the liabilities of the Club. The Head lands are owned by some one who at the end of the Clubs lease can choose to not release and instead redevelop the land. The Club would then be required to dispose of...

I don't claim to be and anchor expert. I have used a Bruce since 1990. I am currently sporting a 60lbs. Chinese knock off on my 80,000# boat. All I can tell you is it sets quick and I have never dragged. I also, only anchor in protected areas with good forecasts. Meaning, if it says...

3 hp is fine for an inflatable dingy that is not a RIB.

Is the wood a hardwood, softwood, or plywood? If its a hardwood then I am fine with using a two part epoxy paint. Many will use poor grade spray paint, call it good and then count on selling the boat before the wood rots. If its plywood, I would apply an epoxy, like the West System and then...

In that case I would go with an inflatable, something in the 11-12’ range with 5hp. This way you can drag it up the shore to avoid tide changes.

They are such low grade I wouldn’t use them if they were new. Now that you know they are 10 years old I would be extra concerned. I suspect that they are usable but the quality and longevity is very suspect. Unfortunately you will only know the answer if you try. I find the cost of doing it...

Do you want a boat to dock tender or do you want a boat to shore tender?

The 3 items in picture one are really low grade products. A house paint, probably used on the interior some where and the other two were probably used to repair a damaged area. In picture two, Interlux is a quality paint maker but “Brightside” is a low grade one part epoxy paint. Probably...

I am guessing that the lift muffler was previously damaged and seller knew all this purposely demonstrating with the seacock closed. I am also guessing the boat was never surveyed. At this point we can only hope that the engine was not throughly cooked prior to sale. To answer your question...

I knew the boat when it was Miss Miranda II. Larry spared no expense on her. Sold her only to buy a Nordhavn to get more range.

So what was the scope? Just about everything you mentioned has little relevance to dragging. Here in the PNW anchorages are crowded and 3/1 scope is the norm but, any wind over 20k and you drag. I sleep real well at 5/1. If there is a storm in the forecast I head for a dock.

You were trolled and you fell for the bait.

I believe in your situation you own the headlands. This makes it next to impossible for DNR to deny you a lease renewal.

The real problem is that you only own the dock. You lease the mud lands from the state and you lease the head lands from Delta. Should either of the lessors tire of you, you are left with nothing.

Toilets and wash down pumps usually use raw water. Raw water would be the water the boat floats in. Toilets and wash down pumps do not usually use the same thru hull fitting. However, it sounds like in your case they are sharing the same thru hull. First check to see if the thru hull was...

I am very mixed on this subject. The RL system was originally developed for the Navy and as a stand alone Radar had excellent target acquisition. Since Radar’s primary mission is to enhance visibility during times of impaired visibility I fear people out their with poor performing equipment...

I agree with your selection of advertising, however, it was Boat Trader that actually brought the real customer to my door. As to individuals representing themselves, most are not capable. In fact, we went through great pains to keep sellers and buyers separated as the seller screwed up more...

A good broker has expenses. Yachtworld is not free. While we bash it constantly, it still is the best source for getting a boat in front of a buyer. For a broker, it takes as much energy and expenses to sell a $50,000 boat as a $150,000, not to mention the $50,000 deals fall thru for lack of...

Eco worthy just released a new battery. 280 Ah 12v with low temp cut off sensor and Bluetooth for $520. Just shows what a moving target the LFP market is.