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Welcome aboard! I think you'll fit right in. Bigger isn't always better. Our perfect boat drinks 6, dines 4, sleeps 2. We've cruised our 36' Gulfstar very comfortably so far with just the two of us. We'll be doing the Erie, Rideau, and Richelieu canals this summer, then move aboard...

Welcome Aboard! Isn't it exhilarating to cut loose and get rid of "stuff" ? You'll find a wealth of information here.

The best head is one that is a) Simple and b) Reliable. I replaced the "marine" head that came with my boat with a porcelain bowl RV gravity head that sits on top of the holding tank. Uses about 1 pint of fresh water to flush. Took a little work, but well worth it. Simple and reliable. One...

I have to chine in again with the mantra that was given to us when we were shopping. "Don't buy the biggest boat you can afford, buy the smallest you can live on." Ownership costs go up exponentially with size, mostly in length. Make a Want / Need list. Then be brutally honest with...

My fly bridge deck was spongy when I bought her. No leaks below into the cabin, but water would drip from the weep holes under the top lip. I was able to cut out large sections of the fiberglass (2' x 4') and remove the soggy 1/2 inch end grain balsa. Replaced it with the same, epoxied in...

Happy as a clam just to get to the boat through the snow drifts! C'mon Spring!

On a mooring ball at Put-In-Bay, South Bass Island, Lake Erie.

:thumb::thumb::thumb::thumb: Totally agree!!!!! And not just for weekenders.

I would modify Skipper Bob's mantra to say "Don't buy the biggest boat you can afford, buy the smallest boat you can live on". I think it's a whole different attitude. This is how we ended up with a 36' boat that meets our needs. The hard part is to truly separate wants from needs. Once you...

Don't know what part of the country you are in but I deal with Richard Kuhn at Hercules Engine Components, in Massillon, Ohio He's an excellent resource for Perkins parts. Be sure to have model and serial numbers available when you call. 800-345-0662 Not affiliated ,etc.

My First Mate does our blogging and photography. We started doing it to keep family and friends up to date. We're buried under snow now, of course, but you can see some of last year's trips on our site. This summer we plan to cruise the Erie, Rideau, and Richelieu canals, with full documentation.

Welcome aboard! Let the games begin!

We painted our scuffed plywood floors with a product that is made to go over outdoor wood decking. Got it at Home Depot. Has a nice non-skid surface, but not so aggressive that it hurts bare feet. Hasn't been a problem cleaning so far. It was supposed to be a temporary fix to let us get...

I'm amazed that people don't even pick up anything or clean the boat before taking pictures. Best guess is to show what the boat can look like after letting college-age children party for a week-end.

jwnall - Do you know any of the details about the new fuel tanks? My 73' has a single integral ply/glass tank of 250 gallons under the galley deck and into the engine room. I can't imagine what it would take to remove it.

The boat(?) is on the West side of South Bass island. We love taking guests by there when we head to Put-In-Bay. People riding the Jet Express from Port Clinton can see it, but not up close. I didn't know it was available for tours. I had heard that the owners wanted to do a B & B with it...

I usually refer to the wife as the First Mate, a title she is happy with. Though new to boating since we married 13 years ago, she has jumped in with both feet and helped with the refit and repairs. I'm giving her more and more helm time as her experience and comfort levels rise. She has the...

Finished up a small project while aboard for the week end on the hard, charging the batteries. Made an insert to convert to fore peak into a master rompatorium :thumb:. Cushion fabrication courtesy of the Admiral. Also becomes a work bench with vice with the cushions stowed. A pair of barrel...

We rented a canal boat two years ago at Macedon, and loved it! 3 night, 4 days I think. Only down side is not going so far away that you can't get back to the rental base. Locking through was a non event after the first time. Be sure to have gloves. Loved the free dockage in Lyons...

Welcome aboard! You've come to the right place for a wealth of knowledge and experience. I will pass along the best information I was ever given when I started looking for a trawler. Don't buy the biggest boat you can afford, buy the smallest boat you can be comfortable on. Cost move up...

Best of luck on your trip south. Looking forward to pictures. Love the Navy jargon. I slip into it from time to time aboard our boat. The questioning look from the First Mate brings me back to reality. Don't forget to secure the sea and anchor detail, and set the normal cruising watch, on...

I replaced most of my fly bridge deck balsa core, but did it in sections as I couldn't remove the fly structure. I did not find any beams underneath. I did not compare the prices between balsa core and Nadia core, just replaced with 1/2 inch sheets as was the original.

We plan to move aboard and loop next summer. We're wondering about other cruiser's experience with banks and banking while underway. We're selling the house, selling off everything we don't need, and simplifying. We understand most payments and services can be made online, but were wondering...

Looking at the boat will all the top side awnings and such, I expected to see Steve McQueen to come up from below decks of the "Sand Pebbles".

14' cat boat built from Popular Mechanic plans - 1970 - sold 1947 Lightning - given away before completely rotting out. Snark - sold Old Town kayak - sold Hunter 26 trailer sailor - sold, used as downpayment for Gulfstar 36!