Recent content by Cargile

Au contraire shipmate! Most trailer trawlers have less than a 9' beam. That is why they are called "trailer trawlers". I own one at 28' 8'beam. I am looking at it now, as I type, sitting on its trailer. There is a group on facebook named Trailer Trawlers. The OP should have a look at it...

I am prejudiced as I cruise the NE coast of Lake Michigan in the summer. Mackinac south. Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Traverse City, Charlevoix The offshore islands, Beaver, Manitou, Beaver etc are well worth the time. I have not been south of Rogers City, although I have lived there in my younger...

I purchased a 2500w inverter generator last year. Op tested it yesterday for the 1st time on my 5th wheel's Dometic roof AC. I have a similar roof AC on my 28' trailer trailer. I plan to use the genset on the boat when cruising. As expected when I turned on the AC it's compressor bogged down the...

I have maybe 1/2 dozen clunky/gumby West Marine life vests on board. We do not wear them underway. I am considering inflatable vests. If I remember correctly neither the Admiral nor I has accidentally gone overboard in 30 years of boating. As age advances I think wearing an inflatable would be...

I have been anxious about solo docking with the only helm on the flying bridge. Your "meh" makes me feel better. Thanks. .

You don't need them until you do. By asking you feel you do. If you are handy they can be inexpensive and easy to install, personal experience. Nice boat. Definitely yes.

In the 90's we did many inspection/acceptance missons to BIW, Burke class destroyers. For what it does, accomplish it is small, tiny in acreage. Amazing how they do what they do on a postage stamp.

The Back and possibly real story here is - is the Port of Baltimore closed?

Victoria BC I assume. They are passagemakers if it is them. I just googled NT 42. Didn't realize it was a Nordic Tug. Top drawer boat. I am sorry I did not shout them out at the restaurant. This is bassin country. Rarely is a boat of that caliber seen around here.

I was impressed when I saw this lady. Having a late lunch at Corky Bells in East Palatka Fl on the St. Johns River earlier in the week. Never spoke with the owners so if you are around chime in, please.

I read that and thought, I don't remember writing that! anyhow what is the Post that has a dock. There is one in Jacksonville, Post 237 I believe on a canal to the St Johns River I want to ride up to from Palatka.

In the early 60's my parents, during the Michigan winter would fly to Acapulco for 2 weeks, Las Brisas. In the 6 decades hence I have never made it. Then, Acapulco was referred to as "the pearl of the Pacific". Que lastima!

Spoke with a transport company today. This is an unfeasible hair brained scheme. If I could delete this post I would. Good bye.

I am treading on dangerous ground here but the lines of this boat really gets me. It is a Gulfstar Mk II 43'. 2 Perkins diesels. It has what I believe is called a bilge keel. Don't know the year. Early 80's? Stated "Project" but was running 2 years ago when put on the hard. Splash is paid for...