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My previous boat was a DeFever 49 RPH, which is the boat in the video. The striker I got last spring. Two very different boats. So far I am enjoying the switch to the sport convertible. Much more stability, very seaworthy and more social layout (large cockpit and large salon and with the big...

This is the entire point at question though. Given they command a premium, is the premium worth paying? On your question regarding saltwater vs freshwater systems. Yes, many freshwater boats end up with repairs/upgrades using freshwater materials. Examples: - Painted mild steel instead of...

Yes, many manufacturers offer freshwater & saltwater models. Yes, you're not going to find a "freshwater" trawler or large cruiser, but in smaller boats, plenty of boats sold for freshwater use. Many sub-30ft models are sold in freshwater base trim with saltwater option available at premium. The...

I still disagree on this point. Same boat with same level of maintenance, it will be a wash. Note, not same dollars spent or same items replaced. The well-maintained saltwater boat will likely have a lot more invested in it. But, this is irrelevant when buying the boat, since maintenance going...

I'll actually take the opposite stance here. To me, "freshwater boat" is a meaningless marketing term. Would not pay a cent more. A well maintained saltwater boat will be much nicer than a poorly maintained freshwater boat. Each boat should be judged on its own merits. This is what the...

As a counterpoint to this: newer boats have actually seen quite a bit of technological improvement, to the point operation is really quite simple. I think the result has been a trend towards larger boats. In days past, running a larger powerboat required excellent seamanship and piloting skill...

You could look up pilot training materials. Ground school for aviation covers practically-minded weather forecasting. There are many books, online resources, etc. without actually registering for ground school (which also contains a bunch of other material quite irrelevant to boating). Just a...

I really need to get in on the bay area fishing scene. Still have only been out fishing once since getting here. I will definitely be back out in the Delta next summer. Ideally will keep the boat up there for a month or two. Will have to look up your sturgeon story.

Thank you... that's a fun thought - sadly now that I'm back working, real long trips are probably not in the cards for a couple more years. For this trip I took my last boat which was a 49' DeFever. The striker would be nice up there, but might get chilly up in the flybridge, although with...

Nah, just an enthusiast. I do enjoy making the videos though, wish I had more time for it.

This was a couple summers ago now, but was just reminiscing and figured I'd share with you all the video I made from this trip. Three favorite spots: Baird Glacier: firstly, named after me :D. Aside from that, we were able to land at a small beach up near the glacial melt pools and hike on...

Nice to meet you this summer up in the Delta @FlyWright. Don't have an on-board video handy, but here's me arriving in the bay. Shh.. she's a trawler in spirit.

Wait, you actually had a dockmaster argue with you about how to run your own boat? Crazy... I am thankfully yet to encounter a dockmaster who doesn't understand the basic premise of captain is in charge of the vessel. On the rare occasions I have had someone dock-side try and yell orders at me...

Best of luck with the new build Twisted. Enjoyed your website, looking at your Alaska pictures was nostalgic of my own trip in 2016. I would differ on this. Honestly, even single-handed, it's not an issue - especially on boats with "fancy" technology (thrusters, wing controls, wireless...

Several people have indicated bow-upstream with stern line first. I would actually caution strongly against this approach for this situation. Actually this is the most risky approach. Reason is, with head current and off-dock wind, there is high potential for bow to swing out, get caught by...