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I think this discussion wildly exaggerates the risk involved in refilling a propane tank. Everything in life is risky, including getting out of bed. I’m certain more people are injured or die filling lawnmowers with fuel than will ever happen filling cylinders. If we want to worry about...

A wise old yachtsman and I were swapping stories the other day. I told him I was considering a modern design to replace my 65# CQR. Because of its size it is a bit oversized for the boat. When he learned that I had a large Danforth as a backup he suggested just to keep the CQR.

Nice vessel. Other than my concern about the Volvo engines it seems like a good deal. Volvo mechanical engines are okay as long as they run. I’d have a survey done on the engines to be certain they are in good shape.

I’m going to test law enforcement. I’m going out fishing on my 18’ runabout here in Oregon. I’ll be alone and I’m sure the Sheriff has better things to do. I drive right by the Coast Guard but I’m sure they have better things to do.

Does that mean you can’t drop anchor either? There are several nice Anchorages on the front side.

The regulations pertaining to the pandemic must have some common sense involved in enforcement. I completely agree with social distancing. I agree that in congested areas it may mean staying indoors. If you are holding a party with 40 people in close quarters I agree. However, there are...

I love sailing, but for long trips a typical trawler, length compared, will be more comfortable and liveable. A trawler will typically have a wider beam and more living area. If you are crossing big open water the stability of a big heavy keel would be preferred for safety, IMHO. When I...

Are you mechanically inclined? Degree of experience with open ocean travel? If you meet these two you might consider the trip. A couple of local trips of 50 NM or so to shake out the mechanical bugs. Those engines will guzzle fuel at planing speed. Most larger yachts will pull the throttles...

200 gallons of water on board, 100 gallons of fuel, and two weeks of food. If I need to quarantine I’ll be fine. Presently I’m at the dock but Catalina a possible destination if I must truly quarantine.

Much of US business is in varying stages of lock down or lack of customers. We are lucky that we are an “essential” business, trucking. There is a great deal of uncertainty about the credit worthiness of many accounts. Cash flow for many businesses is quickly decelerating. At least one local...

With respect to interstate highways the Fed’s make the decisions, not the States. I would be very surprised if the Fed’s close the interstates. Too much vital commerce travel over those roads. With that said it is conceivable that they could close small sections to isolate “hotspots”. To my...

Debating heading to Mexico and get a couple of cases of Corona. :angel:

Mexico is pretty anal about guns and drugs. Yeah, I know a lot of that stuff moves through their country. The chances of getting caught are pretty low. If you get caught with either they are likely to lock you away. You might catch a little slack with a long gun, but semi-automatics like an...

My experience with Detroit’s goes back a ways when Detroit’s were installed in many OTR trucks. They were solid engines but a bad driver could ruin them. What killed them was fuel economy. The 5.0 MPG was fine when diesel was $.29/gallon. The Arab oil embargo in the mid 70’s doomed the old...

Generally speaking, the air above the ground is territorial but by international agreement can be flown without involvement of the authorities except as needed for air traffic control. From a practical standpoint when you transit the airspace of a nation you will need to contact ATC and advise...

I’m not concerned about myself, but feel a responsibility to others not to spread the virus. I’m restricting travel to domestic and avoiding close personal contact. I think most people, myself included, would prefer to be at home if I’m sick. That meets no travel to places that I can’t get...

I was pleasantly surprised to receive my new certificate from USCG just four days after doing the online renewal. I’ve heard stories of delays, but they were right on time with mine. :thumb:

When I did my upgrade we used Garmin electronics including the autopilot. My GB 42 utilizes a chain and sprocket arrangement you describe. We retained the original drive motor that is an old school cast iron monster, but bullet proof. We send drive commands to the old motor via a relay. It...

I’m not sure I want to survive a Zombie Apocalypse. If I did the boat seems like as good a plan as any.

Buy the boat. If the world comes to an end it won’t matter about the financial end of things. If I die from the virus then it may mean I expire a little earlier than expected. We are all on a one way ticket anyway. I’m not worried about my kids. They can earn it the way I did. Enjoy what...

If you are in touch with Global trade you would know this is a very serious situation. While the fatal rate is +/- 2% that is relatively high compared to the flu. The economic damage caused by the virus is already heavy and will get worse. About 20% of infected individuals are being...

I agree with your assessment. It’s not a question of if it will become endemic but when. Governments are playing a delay game in hopes that the virus can be somewhat contained while work proceeds on a vaccine. The global supply chain has been interrupted with many of these effects not well...

If you are green at the gills on a boat with no propulsion in 12 foot seas it could seem pretty bad, especially when your wife is screaming at you to get her off the boat. I have no idea if that’s the way it happened but it’s certainly possible.

I agree. No mention was made of mechanical or health issues. It sounds like they were waiting for better bar conditions and gave up. Could it be as simple as one or both were really seasick?

I guess better safe than sorry. A couple on a 44’ vessel airlifted to safety due to bar conditions. https://komonews.com/news/local/video-coast-guard-rescues-2-people-dog-off-oregon-coast