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I don't think this has any major impact on canal operations. The vast majority of traffic on the waterway is either local or easily able to get under the bridge. I've been on the Rideau for a couple of weeks, and have seen a few trawlers come by, having dropped their biminis to get through...

My boat came with a relay on a switch. To use the thruster the switch had to be on. When I went to a dedicated bank I got rid of that in favor of two batteries wired in series and charged from house with a 24v dc-dc charger That's a big thruster, 5.7 kw. Usually a dedicated bank is a better...

I have a Vetus 9512 from 2006. Boat has ~5k hours. After erratic recent behavior, I removed the motor, took it to a local alternator shop, and got a complete rebuild with about ten days turnaround time. No issues getting replacement brushes, bearings and relay. the rebuild cost less than 50%...

I've done it. My blog has a brief account, starting here: Kentucky Lock There isn't much in terms of refuge or fuel. Hoppie's is the only stop between Paducah and Alton. Debris is largely determined by water levels, and more importantly trends. A rising river brings debris off the banks...

I think with a temperature sensor and external regulator there is no reason not to use the OEM alternator as long as you're not expecting rated output. Adding better regulation is never a negative IMO. If alternator life is a concern you can set a conservative temperature limit and accept the...

No experience with this, but it looks like an elegant solution. That said, I have a similar unit to yours, and if kept clean it works well even with all taps open in shower and head. The box is pretty close to watertight with the lid on, so unless it's always full (i.e. pump or float switch...

I think your observations would be useful, even with the caveat of changing water levels, which don't change rapidly on the Great Lakes. I see a .06 ft range in reported water levels over the past 7 days on Lake Ontario. I went through the fixed bridge last week. My air draft is about 12 ft...

I have swapped between 3 and 4 blade a couple of times. Have one of each for my current single engine boat. At that speed/throttle range I doubt there will be any appreciable difference, all other things equal. Either will do the job. Typically a 3 blade will have more pitch than 4 blade in...

I have a sister ship. Mine has served me well in 3.5 years of ownership. Congratulations and good luck with the survey. That looks like a really nice conversion job. I can't think of anything in particular to watch for.

I just had a look at the Autoprop web site and they say the blades turn through 180 degrees. Autoprop - Bruntons Propellers Again, not specific to Brunton, but in my experience well used feathering props can wear and get sloppy. Hard to tell from your description whether yours is operating...

Agreed. I'd bet that if you get the boat moving in reverse and then shift into forward you'd experience a similar clunk. I don't think I've driven a boat with a Brunton prop, but with other feathering props like the Max Prop this is quite noticable. ETA: if you shift to neutral long enough...

I had a '78 with a Cummins BTA, and generally ran slow - 7 knots or so - to get good FE. Just dug out my log from doing the Loop on that boat a few years ago, Distance: 5,815 NM Motor hours: 893 Generator hours: 299 Fuel used: 1,523 gallons; 5,757 l GPH: 1.7 MPG: 4.4 I'd suggest that as a...

Welcome aboard. I'm usually close to Ontario in the summer. Lots to see and do, as you know.

I bought a one year subscription for the electronic version on the Aqua Map app. Money well spent. I recently did a circle tour of the major groups. My favourites were the Exumas, for the sheer natural beauty, and Eleuthera and Cat Island for the relatively unraveled communities. Lots of pics...

These photos may provide inspiration. From a tour of a fishing harbour in the Gaspe region.

Welcome. I'll be in EC tomorrow afternoon. Would welcome some Rose Buddy hospitality! Jeff

An old thread, but this boat passed me today on the AICW. I rarely have boat envy, but this boat really caught my eye. Still for sale.

Thought this might be of interest. 2023 Loop Completion Stats Stats for 2023 wake crossings based on information submitted to AGLCA by Loopers. Wake Crossings Total Number of Wake Crossings: 249 Boats (a record year!) Boats Number of New Gold Loopers: 238 Number of New Platinum Loopers: 11...

I really doubt that the engine has been flogged on a Mainship 390. Most owners drive them slow. Incidentally the 390 is the most popular boat for loopers. There are a few of them around now that have done 3 or more loops. That's 1000+ hours per trip.

I'm not familiar with the GB, but have installed a few on sailboats with cable steering. Raymarine offers both rotary and linear drives. Either can be used - either the linear drive attached to the quadrant, or the rotary drive anywhere in the cable system. A linear drive may be easier and...

The Tenn Tom is closed due to the failure of the Demopolis Lock. Your only route to the Gulf is via the Mississipi for the next few months.

I have a similar arrangement, and added a short length of line as you propose. No further concerns for me. There are lots of snubber arrangements to relieve the windlass or chain end attachment of undue stress.

https://marinepowerengine.com/home/91-beta-marine-85t-marine-diesel-engine.html shows new ones in stock at $6,300. That seems very reasonable vs a rebuild. I know what I'd do ?

I think that would be a great choice. Did you price them out?