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Great info A truely fascinating and well written article. Explains well the problems and thought patterns of the U.S. Navy Vs the Merchant Marine. Always wondered why the navy has so many collisions. Many thanks for posting it.

Gotta love stealth technology, probably slinking around with no active radar reflector. The end result tboned while passing ahead of a right of way boat, check the 1st point of impact and the impact then carried aft into the bridge etc. Sadly somebody lost the plot onj the USS.

Yes stil a hiccup Still working on the camshaft hiccup. Thanks to all for your replies. So far all marina's in the USVI are full,and only found one helpfull mechanic. Looks like I'l be returning to the BVI's and persuing matters there, I can find a berth and the boats due to be haued in...

So down here cruising the USVI and the tappets a tad noisy . Checked them and had a problem when setting #5. Very little travel in opening thevalve. So checked the stroke of valves and found discrepancies in travel. Need to pull the engine and install a new camshaft. So the question is anyone...

Sophers hole BVI,s 3 June 3.95 us. 3.75us over 400 galls

My Cheoy Lee has a full headroom engine room. We can have 6-8 people with wine in there no problem! You should look for their 50ft Tricabin model. They made 8 I believe .8 galls per mile 2x 120hp Lehman

Over the years I've probably had some dozen wifi systems on my boats from 5 mile wifi to alfa , various bullets etc. I currently have a "wirie" and it is performing excellently. They also have a model with built in cell boosting etc. I am currently in Trellis Bay Tortola receiving a signal from...

We rebui,lt the galley 18 months ago. Put in whirlpool oven and fridge. Both have failed, contacted whirlpool, please contact a whirlpool licenced repair facility. Now as some of my fellow TF's will know I'm in the Caribbean. Whirlpools answer is you will have to return to the U.S. Ummh! So why...

Good morning all This is a great reference and download site. Originally for seafarers, and marine professionals. There are huge reams of info on all subjects with downloads of reference books, software, navigation software and simulators etc. Cast your net and trawl through the website...

Old hydraulic helm units... I have 35 year old Wagners, great stuff but regular rebuilds did't last. Checking dimensions showed little wear. Bought a set of metric "O" rings from Harbour freight. found seals a thou tighter. changed them for the old imperial seals and annoying misty leak has...

Agree with David, sounds like over tight valve clearence. Come across it before.

Electric connections come loose in time and the connection may not have been as sound as one would like. I'd use the same and check all the connections. The fire may just have been a tad to much for the poor connections.

Sadly not the way to do it, teak is naturally oily even after many years, and it's always difficult to bond too even using astringents etc (acetones). I'd have to rip them up and do it properly, and fix the hidden gremlins that caused the glassing in the first place

Been available for years at west marine.

Always had a pproblem with Mosquito's in the caribbean, About 2 seasons ago I started taking B1 Vitamin with Thiamine. Works great, and seems to build up in your sytem. So if you miss one daily dose it's not a problem. I gather it does not work for all, but certainly worked for me.

I've had both DD's and Lehman 120. My current twin 2715E Ford Lehmans 120Hp burn .8 GPM at 1800rpm doing 7kts +/- depending on wind etc. They are pushing a 50ft 50000lb Cheoy Lee. Always found it a battle with oil leaks on the DD's and heavy fuel consumption per mile. Bigger lumps in the boat...

Sorry Brian your numbers don't add up 942ah 12volt = 78amps 130amps 12 volt = 1560 watts (1.56KW)

Assuming you travel with a laptop Buy a $30 GPS Reciever https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008200LHW/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Downoad free software open Capn or similar Download the noaaa charts (free) Your up and running for $30 on your laptop. I might add this is easier to...

I made a "walking frame" and had my 15kw 1100lbs lowered on to the aft deck and walked my genny in with the frame and lowered thru the engine hatch in the saloon. I used a 3500lb Badland winch ($150) I also used the frame to lift the port engine to drop the sump and change the oil pump on the...

I have nothing but admiration for the USCG rescue services, They are incredibly well trained. But I believe you missed my context, there is a limit to the distance they travel and can cover. True ocean passage making requires a certain mental apptitude towards self reliance Sure if a problem...

My comments of "stepping up into the liferaft" certainly raised a few comments, but one must remember in the real world USCG resuce swimmers don't exist. Unfortunately in the U.S. a lot of "boaters "rely on them to get them out of trouble that they should never have been in sadly. I spent many...

In my opinion the answer is simple, You "step up into a liferaft" It's a well known fact that once you enter a liferaft your chance of survival has diminished incredibly. Not only that your placing rescue services lives at risk Unfortunately in my earlier years I've experienced 2 fires at sea...

Hi Bruce I obviously have a circuit breaker in the line and a battery disconnect.

Well not a true 12 month liveaboard, we do spend 6 months on board each year. There are already some good recommendations on this topic. My own views are you need a fairly large boat that you can handle on your own (say 50ft+ ) in an emergency, but can easily handle with your spouse. When living...

Hi Bruce As the panels make the juice , it goes nowhere till its drawn by the controller. Most controllers (mavericks etc)on reasonable installations (1KW) have very smart charging programes which do the whole thing Bulk, settling, float etc. This allows the panels to be ("on" constantly). I...