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The question had to do with diesel fuel - I don't think we're to the point of having ethanol in diesel yet! :-)

Glad SeaMoose solved his odor problem, but a serious caution is in order here. Bleach (sodium hypochlorite) should NEVER be mixed with other household cleaning products, as very toxic by-products can be produced. The best known danger is with ammonia-containing products which will produce...

You bet. In mentioning "downsizing," you seem to be comparing a boat to a house or apartment - very problematic! :-) - not the same beast at all, as you must pay for, maintain, dock and navigate the boat. Just a friendly caution from one who's cruised a 40 footer! Yes, a boat is always too...

TrawlerFest and U. should serve you well. Best rules of thumb: 1) Give a lot of thought to how you will use the boat, how many will be aboard, how long, how far, etc. 2) Get a boat that fits the way you use it 90% of time, improvise for the 10%. Can't tell you how many second staterooms are...

New to Forum, longtime lover of boats sail and power. One-design and offshore racing background, switched to power some years ago, coastal and inland cruising. Now run a 20 year-old Duffy 31, a hardtop built on a lobsterboat hull, single Cummins. Most of experience is on Gulf coast and...

Ozone generator cautions Ozone generators are very effective in killing odors by oxidation of surface material, much like hypochlorite but instead by O3 in gaseous form. If the source remains, e.g. trapped residue, odor will return and require retreatment. I've had excellent results with a...

I own the Shannon SRD 38 mentioned. For the record, problem mentioned was vibration after repair of prop damage in an encounter with post-Ike debris. Took several haulouts (but not six) to diagnose, but was cured after overhaul of anti-vibration drive. Boat is now on market.