Recent content by damason

You should of had your boat insured with BOAT US. I know the premiums are higher than others, but when you have a loss they give you a check real soon. Always get an Agreed Value Policy and start with the amount that you paid for the boat. Every boat that I have had I have insured withBOAT US...

Go online at www.balsawoodinc.com/ and look at their products.

I went into the hospital on Oct 10, surgery for a really bad gall bladder on Oct 12, went home on Sat 22. Had complications and back in the hospital on Sun 23 for more treatment (torcher). Came home today Oct 20. Enjoying time at home resting for a few weeks. I know everybody at the Gulf...

The Gulf Coast Gathering at Rivercrest is a wonderful experience. My wife and I have been hear 8 times. Some unexpected health problems came up and I will be having Gall Bladder surgery this week so we will not be able to attend. I know there will be a good crowd and you will all enjoy...

tomherrick, You might also check out the Best Western in Apalachicola. We are staying there. Nice and clean, good rooms, pool, and free breakfast. There are several good Bed and Breakfast places. Also the El Rancho Motel. Not as nice. We have also stayed at the Main Stay Inn in Port St. Joe...

Marc, If you need any help after the storm: I have a chain saw. Let me know and I will come to Apalachicola and give you some help. FREE HELP! Did I say FREE - Yes. Dave

I am so glad that the date was decided early this year. If you are planning on coming, make you reservations early. You can always cancel later if things come up and you cannot make it. I think this will be my 8th Apalachicola Gathering. It is one of the best fun and relaxed times on a...

A GPS is really nice to look at, BUT I am from the "old school" I rely on paper charts, a compass, look at my surroundings and most of all I pay attention. The price of good seamanship is constant vigilance!

There is an old way to find out how heavy an anchor you should use. Buy the heaviest one that your wife can pick up.

In Apalachicola you can launch at the city marina. They have a really nice boat launch area and you can park your vehicle and trailer under the John Gorrie bridge. It is a safe place to leave your vehicle/trailer parked. You can stay at the city marina almost for free. The police are supposed to...

Time is getting close! October 23, 24 and 25. Sign up now as the gathering is only two weeks away. We really want you to come and join in the fun.

Go to NADA Gudes for Boats. This will give you a starting point on price. Some sell for more and Come sell for less.

SENSEI Go on line to Best Western Motels and enter the location of Apalachicola, Florida. Apalachicola is a small town (3000 people) and there is only one Best Western. They will be glad to see you and we will too. Dave Mason

Well I am not getting caught this year with my pants down. I registered late last year and had to stay in Port St. Joe. I just made reservations at the Best Western Motel for October 22 thru 25 so we will have a place to sleep for the Apalachicola Gulf Coast Gathering. This is a really fun...

The rumor here is what ever the cost at West Marine add another zero to the price. I worked for them part time for 7 years at minimum wage. The only advantage was I refurbish 2 sail boats and took advantage of the associate cheap pricing. They finally threw all part timers under the bus and...