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Does anyone wonder about the advisability of more nuclear plants especially in earthquake zones? The new technology is said to be safe but it ticks me off that congress has put tax payers on the hook for any disaster. IMHO the companies should accept liability just like in capitalist...

The quake and tsunami are tragedies and now there may be the danger of a melt down at one of the reactors. Their engineering to minimize earthquake damage is the best in the world. Lets hope none of our reactors ever get hit by a major quake.

Glad I removed the hatch. The core was wet and I removed quite a bit. Next I'll fill in with epoxy and then re bed the hatch.I wonder if other Cape cruisers might have this problem also.

I tried tightening both hatch and handle screws but no luck.I'll take the hatch out if I have to. I wonder about "reaming out" that small area from the inside and caulking from the inside. Thanks for the feedback. Alan

Thanks for the advice Dr Bob. I imagine it'll be a bear to get it out.No problem for thousands of cruising miles and now a leak. Stuff happens. Alan

We thought the boat was ready to go until we had a heavy driving rain and realized we have a leak around the Bomar hatch. Although I'm not sure I think the leak is between the deck and hatch and not between the cover and the rubber gasket. I guess this means removing the hatch and rebeding...

OK I admit it. took the chain and anchor line to professional to be spliced.The $10 was worth the anxiety reduction. Marlinspike seaman I am not.

we stayed at beaver island on our great loop trip. Beautiful with little car traffic. We explored on motor scooters. One side of the island has huge sand dunes and with the clear blue water looked like the Caribbean(but definitely without the warm water) Enjoy the trip.

Individuals may be deleveraging but the federal government and the federal reserve sure aren't. With huge new debt, zero interest and quantitative easing(sounds so much better than creating money out of thin air) it looks like they may succeed in throwing another party. They even said they were...

Hi Bill and Brenda- We're heading West to Texas on the intracoastal at the end of March but wish we could join you. Enjoy the cruise. Alan & Linda

On our great loop trip a couple of years ago we pulled into Charlevoix and anchored.We saw big waterfront homes but for some reason we're never impressed by them. After dark two huge "garage doors" opened up and we saw the incredible boat house all lit up with all the antique boats and my jaw...

We have a 135 Honda on our 23 Venture and have cruised many thousands of miles with no problems. We recently had an issue with some bad fuel but I suppose that can happen with any motor. We have 2 honda ATV s 2 honda generators and have had a motorcycle and an Accord(same block as 135).I guess...

Roger- Glad to hear you had a calm crossing. We weren't as adventurous and stopped at st marks steinhatchee and suwannee before Tarpon springs. Your trip is getting us excited about heading for Texas next month. Enjoy the voyage. Alan & Linda

we've got the Honda 135 on our 23 footer and have never felt underpowered. Enjoy the boat.

Company is always appreciated. We'll keep you posted. Alan & Linda

Thanks for the info. I'm definitely getting the guide to cruising Texas if it's been updated recently. Alan

Somewhere I read that the industrial lock will be closed till Fall.I think there's an alternate route. For some reason the New Orleans stretch is a little intimidating to us. Strong currents and a lot of barge traffic? We hate to bring the AC but I guess if we're in Texas in late April and May...

Thanks Roger. We'll definitely check out the Blog. We did the loop in 2008 and you might want to see my wife Linda's blog. We ran into a couple of Gales on the east coast also but it was a fun trip. The North channel and Georgian bay were probably our favorite areas. Alan...

We've cruised all the intracoastal except the stretch between Mobile and south Texas and we're thinking about cruising from Panama city to South Texas in early April. With the problems that have befallen the Gulf we're wondering if most facilities have been rebuilt and if fuel is readily...

The bunks on my magic tilt need to be replaced and it was hard to get the boat on and off. Where did you get the plastic and how did you fasten it? Thanks Alan