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Really good article on proper loading of Diesel engines. https://www.passagemaker.com/technical/running-an-engine-at-the-right-temperature

All, two updates: First, to Shrew's question, at least some windlasses allow for using the warping drum without using the gypsy by releasing the clutch. Obviously you need to have the primary rode secure if you do this. Secondly, I sent an email to Maxwell with a picture of the windlass and...

All, I have a (new to me) boat that has a Maxwell windlass on it. The windlass does not have a capstan / warping drum. Does anyone know if there is a kit you can purchase to add a warping drum to an existing windlass? I have a secondary anchor, and I have a hunch its not been used in a long...

Thanks everyone for your responses. Really good responses from everyone pro and con.

Well, one of the more unusual (and crass) names I’ve seen on a boat was due to a guy winning a major race with a horse, and then buying his (very nice) yacht with the proceeds. The boat’s name was “Lucky Sperm”. There outa be a law…

Good point. I’m an engineer so my vernacular lacks. Title should read making offer sight unseen.

Agreed. If I was a seller (and I have been twice), a prospective buyer can look at the boat, but anything else requires an earnest money offer.

Hi, all, Just a query on my part. As everyone knows, the boat market is really hot right now, although maybe not as hot as a year ago. We are considering making an offer on a boat sight unseen. The seller had a buyer that went all the way to sea trial and then walked. The surveyor on the...

Rich, can you share that checklist electronically? Thanks, Tad