Recent content by Max Simmons

Came up on survey. Boat came with battery powered unit, but need to update. Recommendations? 38' OA

2 years ago at haulout, I pulled the props and soaked them in a vinegar bath for 2 days then scrubbed them with scothbrite pads, worked great.

I've had a small but nagging fuel leak on the Port Perkins for a long time. It's not much, and would be contained in the pan under the engine, just enough to wipe up once in awhile. I have spent a fair amount of time searching for the source but couldn't quite pinpoint it. Over the weekend I...

I've heard Russian Blues are good boat cats. My buddy has a Siberian that they regularly take on the boat. Even rides around on the paddle board with them.

Captn H, That tracks as it was a larger commercial plane that I remember. Do you remember where the plane was located that you saw? Maybe I'm not going nuts??

I've always liked the looks of these trawlers. Good luck with the sale

The trawler looks like an old William Garden design

Not a float plane, but a larger airliner. I believe it was somewhat in the area of Lattitude Marine. We'd spot the plane before coming to the orange bridge.

having a discussion about Laconner in the office this morning. If my memory serves me, as a child (like 50 yrs a go) I seem to remember an airplane that was sitting off on the East side of the channel. Does anyone remember seeing this and wondering about the story behind it? Quick Google...

I find it amazing that engine has 6,000 hours! Looks like it just came out of the crate.

My Starboard engine temp was maxing out shortly after warm up. It was a problem with the ground on the sending unit.

Are there still live-aboards in Eagle Harbor?

Had a couple boathouses and boats go up in flames this weekend. Initial report is a chest freezer compressor motor burned up and was the cause. Always worried when we have a cold snap, which we are currently coming out of, and the number of space heaters running unnattended. Surprised this...

What is a good general rule of thumb for sizing a diesel heater?

Make sure that they block the boat to allow for the angle of the shaft during removal. I had to dig a small hole to pull it out completely as it was on the weekend with no yard guys around.