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CAUTION!! TWO SPAMMERS JELLY_09 AND TOM-03

I grew tired of watching that egotist manipulate the idealism and passion of the young people on board his boat. They were just cannon fodder for his glory. You didn't see him out on any of those small boats attacking (yes that's the word) the Japanese whalers. I disagree with the fake Japanese...

I too was fortunate enough to cross paths with Hobie Alter in the 50's. As a young "surfer dude" on the Beach at Huntington Beach, Hobie Alter's balsa boards were the holy grail. Sadly I could never afford one but spent several hours in Dana Point looking rubbing, trying to find a way. Saw his...

USCG requires an anchor light be visible 360 degrees and for a specified distance, 2NM I think. The light over your cabin door will not meet the requirement. Anchor lights get to be important if you anchor at night. Many times we've set up in good anchorages and felt good when we could see...

These boats do sail. Most of the time we just ignore it but if there is enough wind to create a jerk at the end of each "sail" I take a short line, put a hitch in the anchor line about 5-6 feet out from the bow roller then run a line from there to the breast cleat on whichever side seems right...

I have 2006 Honda BF40s and they are carbureted. I recall las lampman telling me that 2007 was the first wear for EFI Honda 40s

We'll miss you. Always next year.

Bagpipes! Really! I'm teasing guys. Its just going to be Tim, master of the snare drums, Right Tim!! Seriously, Jim Bathhurst has generously provided the FH gathering professional level entertainment the last two years but will not be able to do it this year.

The best book will be the text for the Power squadron or USCG Auxiliary boating skills and seamanship course.

We have 300ft of 1/2 inch 3 strand plus 35 ft of G4 1/4 inch chain in our locker. It is very full and sometimes one of us has to be in the vee berth making sure the rode does not pile up too much but it does fit. 8 plait, I'm told, lays much flatter.

Just an update. Thus far we have 42 boats coming. Another three brats have said they will be coming boatless. Friday evening's dinner will be at the Friday Harbor Grange hall. It will be BYOB. Debbie has said she will accommodate a children's menu and will add a salad main course to the previous...

Not sure if anybody has pointed this out but for windlasses not all chain is equal. The standard proof coil chain will not work in many windlasses. The link size is incorrect. G4, BBB, etc. with shorter links is needed. I'd check for the windlass mfr's chain recommendations.

Most burgees trend to be flown from either the foremost point on the bow rail or, less often, from an antenna.

Jeez if the little one is $160 million just imagine what the big one costs!

We have a 2hp Honda for our dinghy motor and, with the caveats Greg mentioned it works quite well. I'd be leery of depending on it for a get home engine up here though because of strong currents and some wind. Lets say you are going into a 3kt current (not uncommon hereabouts) and the 2hp will...

Yup, you can get some great deals there. We arrive by about 6AM with a pocket full of small bills. If you wait til 7 quite a few things are gone. and nobody takes plastic. We have bought line, fenders, PFDs, an anchor with rode, etc. If you live in the region its worth going to.

Aha! Now I know what entertainment to plan for the Friday Harbor gathering!

I used 3M spray adhesive (green label can) to apply 1/4" closed cell foam to the sides of the vee berth. I cleaned the surface with alcohol before application. The foam has been up there several years now with minor debondings. I wore a cartridge respirator with the top hatch and cabin windows...

If you check anchor manufacturer's websites they will make a recommendation. I tend to go one size larger than their recommendation. Most anchors I see up here in the PNW are either "Bruce" or plow like a Delta, Manson, etc. don't see too many fluke style.

Greg it seems that your plans with the boat could drive this decision, if you plan to keep it quite a while and maybe do some road trips, Lake Powell, etc. then a new trailer might be smart. If you are going to be doing mainly local towing then you could do well with the existing trailer. We...