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Thanks, Chris. Good to have options. I'm seriously considering purchasing a covered slip. There aren't a lot around & they rent for premium prices. It may be a smart investment since I have an antique & will always need to be covered. I hear Piney Narrows sells them...will probably buy one next...

I agree with you here. I don't think that's the reason why they do it. My Proof of Insurance includes the Term of 1 year & I pay upfront, so if proof of insurance is their reason, then they have no reason to ask it of me as I'm paid in full until 2016.

Proof of insurance isn't the issue. We all have insurance & show the Marina the term that it's good for. That's easy for them to track. When it expires, they just ask for proof of renewal. For me, I just don't get why A/I is necessary. I already have liability insurance to $500k. That covers...

Yeah the problem is the covered slip. They are all 60' & even though my boat's half that size, I'm still paying for the bigger slip. I do want to find another marina, though but am at Galesville through the year. Does your marina have covered slips?

Hmmmm, I work at a law firm & I question the policy. I already have liability insurance which covers damage to the Marina & other boaters. I think there's something shady here. What if the Marina works on your boat & makes a mistake like adding water to your fuel tank. Are they liable? Or are...

One more thing. The Marina said it was a clause to include the Marina as an 'Additional Insured.' That's the term they used.

Hello! I have a question regarding my marina. I just paid for my slip for the upcoming season & got a weird email from the marina telling me I had to include the Marina in my insurance coverage. That seemed strange to me. The good news is that I didn't sign anything! Last year at the same...

I'm trying to figure out what this is a picture of. The yard sent it w no explanation. Looks like it's still on someone's work bench. Anyway, I'm sure we'll find out soon enough.

Lol

Motor set with the water protection pan in place...

Motor set on rails!

My yard just sent me this image of the Control box. The carpenter/shipwright at the yard custom made this for my boat. It's beautiful...

Fascinating, Bayview. I have a book called Brightwork by Rebecca Wittman. She has a good reputation & since I have so much varnishing to do, I got her book & plan to follow her advice. Re teak, she says never varnish & just a light wash of salt water with a soft rag. I think I'll try that & go...

I've been told that water in the bilge is not a bad thing, that wood likes to remain in humid conditions & my bilge is covered in this black tar like substance that protects it. Re saltwater vs rain water, I have been told rain water does more damage - I think it rots wood faster if you're not...

Not that I'm aware of. My bilge pump is located under the stairs going into cabin. My water collects midship...that is, it drains to the cabin floor & builds up from the center, so the stairs will flood before the engine compartment. I also have another bilge pump directly in the bilge. As an...

I think the yard & Elco have both chosen the mounts for the project. One issue was the size of the engine & well to ensure it all fit. I recall a discussion about it being too tall, so it's possible they chose this mount to keep the profile lower. I will ask about this cuz that's a good question...

Another close up of the Elco engine as it arrived in the box. It will take a while for them to install it. I think the first process is to hook it up on the work bench first before installing it. If all goes well in the shop & it's running independently, then it gets installed. I'm not sure if...

Here's a close up of where the engine is going in.

One more pic of the mount here.

Yes, they are already talking about removing the prop, etc., & going with what Elco is recommending. Part of it is trying to save what we can to keep costs down but we also want a smooth transition. Here's a pic of the mount.

Okay, last one for now...in case you are missing cruising! Here's a pic from my stern during my maiden voyage from Galesville to St. Michaels for the classic boat show last year. The boats behind me were kind enough to convoy with me into the harbor, as they knew I was a novice & needed an...

This is Staside being towed from Jacksonville. Note her rudder. There will be an issue with her propeller speed & off-alignment. Elco has a slightly off center prop. We have yet to see how this will play out. I'll get better pics later as we get to this part of her conversion.

Here's the electrical panel that will also be replaced, in addition to getting a shore line Quick Charge. Right now, she has no shore line hook up.

This ignition panel will be replaced. The Elco motor comes with a LED panel that will be moved to the helm.

Here's that original throttle I'll be losing but intend to keep it near the helm as part of her restoration history.