Recent content by Jeff F

I have a sister ship. Mine has served me well in 3.5 years of ownership. Congratulations and good luck with the survey. That looks like a really nice conversion job. I can't think of anything in particular to watch for.

I just had a look at the Autoprop web site and they say the blades turn through 180 degrees. Autoprop - Bruntons Propellers Again, not specific to Brunton, but in my experience well used feathering props can wear and get sloppy. Hard to tell from your description whether yours is operating...

Agreed. I'd bet that if you get the boat moving in reverse and then shift into forward you'd experience a similar clunk. I don't think I've driven a boat with a Brunton prop, but with other feathering props like the Max Prop this is quite noticable. ETA: if you shift to neutral long enough...

I had a '78 with a Cummins BTA, and generally ran slow - 7 knots or so - to get good FE. Just dug out my log from doing the Loop on that boat a few years ago, Distance: 5,815 NM Motor hours: 893 Generator hours: 299 Fuel used: 1,523 gallons; 5,757 l GPH: 1.7 MPG: 4.4 I'd suggest that as a...

Welcome aboard. I'm usually close to Ontario in the summer. Lots to see and do, as you know.

I bought a one year subscription for the electronic version on the Aqua Map app. Money well spent. I recently did a circle tour of the major groups. My favourites were the Exumas, for the sheer natural beauty, and Eleuthera and Cat Island for the relatively unraveled communities. Lots of pics...

These photos may provide inspiration. From a tour of a fishing harbour in the Gaspe region.

Welcome. I'll be in EC tomorrow afternoon. Would welcome some Rose Buddy hospitality! Jeff

An old thread, but this boat passed me today on the AICW. I rarely have boat envy, but this boat really caught my eye. Still for sale.

Thought this might be of interest. 2023 Loop Completion Stats Stats for 2023 wake crossings based on information submitted to AGLCA by Loopers. Wake Crossings Total Number of Wake Crossings: 249 Boats (a record year!) Boats Number of New Gold Loopers: 238 Number of New Platinum Loopers: 11...

I really doubt that the engine has been flogged on a Mainship 390. Most owners drive them slow. Incidentally the 390 is the most popular boat for loopers. There are a few of them around now that have done 3 or more loops. That's 1000+ hours per trip.

I'm not familiar with the GB, but have installed a few on sailboats with cable steering. Raymarine offers both rotary and linear drives. Either can be used - either the linear drive attached to the quadrant, or the rotary drive anywhere in the cable system. A linear drive may be easier and...

The Tenn Tom is closed due to the failure of the Demopolis Lock. Your only route to the Gulf is via the Mississipi for the next few months.

I have a similar arrangement, and added a short length of line as you propose. No further concerns for me. There are lots of snubber arrangements to relieve the windlass or chain end attachment of undue stress.

https://marinepowerengine.com/home/91-beta-marine-85t-marine-diesel-engine.html shows new ones in stock at $6,300. That seems very reasonable vs a rebuild. I know what I'd do ?