Recent content by Nimble1

And while we are on the subject...anyone have any idea as to why the depths shown on the Navionics app are so far off from the actual depths?? And yes, its set to feet.

Just completed a 3 week trip to the Abacos aboard a friends boat and used the auto routing feature on my Samsung Tablet. As others have said you must check the routes but I found it to be very helpful, especially when entering harbours that the nav aids were missing from. We visited Schooner...

I travel on a 52' sportfish(lot of open space on the bow) that we carry a 13' Boston Whaler on the bow. The boat came from the factory with a 1000 lb crane and the Whaler is probably pushing that limit. As stated, the boat will list some when loading and its a 2 man job. And definitely not a job...

Sorry for the late reply to this thread but had to put lots of things on hold due to 5 1/2 weeks of chemo and radiation. I WILL be boating next week...LOL As far as reverse thrust, being an old sailboater, I always approach docks slowly and with the old Honda, usually it took a lot of throttle...

Beautiful boat! And you have done a great job! Hope your cruise went well,

I went with the Suzuki 50hp High Thrust and couldn't be happier. The extra thrust is amazing and the larger lower unit really helps with the way the boat tracks. It was a good decision.

Hi Richard. I actually saw one of these at the local Ft.Myers Boat show a few months ago. I didn't inquire as to the price but I would bet its going to be more than a used Nomad. I do like the way they utilize the space in the, There must be a local(south Fla) dealer close by for a price quote.

Also live on Pine Island in St.James City with over 30 year old sea wall. We were lucky and had no damage. But many did and as previously stated, not enough contractors to go around. Hoping mine last my lifetime..LOL

Our friends AP-20 screen has done the same thing but we have not been able to find anyone or anything to repair it. Might give the repair service mentioned a call.

Live on PI and agree with ljk....do not attempt the east side passage. OK in a smaller boat but not with a 4' draft!

We go to the Bahamas often with friends on their 52' Ocean Yacht. Although its sportfish hull will take lots of punishment we still watch our weather. Once there we seldom get over 10mph ..He used to own a 32' Proline cuddy with twins that he took there several times. His gas bill was more than...

Since the Weems & Plath light is advertised in the classifieds at a great price, I thought I might ask for clarification on this. I purchased one for the boat I travel on quite a bit and was under the impression they were legal everywhere. But then... A friend was stopped and inspected a few...

I think he means LaBelle. Actually there are two yards between Moore Haven and LaBelle.

My boat is pretty small compared to most of the responders so I keep one by the helm and one at the stern. My choice is the Kershaw dive knife, around $20 to $25 depending on where you buy them. Serrated edge and line cutting notch.Can also be had with a blunt tip.

New Suzuki 50 High Thrust. The power head is about the same size of the old Honda but the lower unit and prop is much larger. Suzuki info says the lower unit is adapted from a 140hp motor! All I know is that it works very well. Including pic of old motor for comparison.