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I think it's just Newtonian physics at play.* A heavier anchor has more mass, which just means that in a given seabed with a given amount of resistance to penetration, the heavier anchor will penetrate faster and deeper.* That's why (I assume) that heavy Bruce type anchors perform well while...

Well said Carl!!! *

OK, without looking at my log book, I can say beyond any doubt that about seven years ago, we were rafted at anchor in the San Juan Islands in what was predicted to be a benign, fifteen knot night, when out of the clear blue, we found ourselves in six to eight foot swells, real close together...

I can't imagine the usefulness of an aluminum anchor.* Makes as much sense as a lead airplane.* Can anyone*save me from my ignorance?* * Mark Aluminum comes in many alloys. Aluminum has a fantastic strength to weight ratio, especially when you add magnesium, manganeze, copper, iron, and...

DaveI have one section around 48", and another couple around ten inches each. Give me a call at 360-815-2797. I am here in Bellingham, but won't be available Thursday and Friday. Catch me anytime Saturday, and we can meet at the boat and see if it will work for you.* *

a really good insurance policy is all that's needed. *

OUCH!!! And then there are things over which we have no control.My cousin and her husband received their new sailboat many years ago, and eager to set out, filled all the tanks. First they filled with diesel, and when they arrived at their slip, they topped off the water. The next time they went...

Powdercoating experts to the front please. Does anyone have experience touching up damaged powdercoat? If it were a part easily removed from my boat, I would take it off and have the powdercoat redone from scratch, but that would not be practical.

DaveCheck this site. The first of what will likely be many you will find. http://www.boatsurveyor.com/Articles/Steel_Boat_Inspection.htm

Never had a negative issue with the Bruce in muddy SF Bay/Delta waters.* Doesn't bring up "tons" of mud nor wiggle and pinch my fingers like a Danforth type. I have a 33lb Bruce. Not in love with it. Miserable to get set in eel grass. It just slides along. I also have about a 48lb Navy Babbit...

It's actually 48 feet instead of 68? Don't know where I got that number. *I still worry 48 is too big though! Re Hull and Gear damage, are there things that I can look for before getting a survey (i wouldnt buy it without one, but maybe i can see enough damage to know its not worth it). I don't...

Marin should too!!!

I like the purchase price, but I'm not in love with the curtains. Seriously, a professional survey is the only way to know what you've got there. My guess is that their could be hull and gear damage, given the four or five years sitting in the water. I am willing to be wrong about that, so do...

BOW BLING. Where do I sign??? *

I did, but after considering the fire hazard, and fuel load, I pulled it out.* The less fuel (flamable materials other than diesel) available, the less chance for fire.* No solvents, paint, rags, cardboard or other fuel sources are stored there now. As for dining in the engine room, I have...

PhillipApparently, Marin will not give us the exact location, but I can say that you could get a very similar view cruising through the middle of the San Juan Islands, the Canadian Gulf Islands, or more likely Desolation Sound, BC. But beware, that photos like that can be taken only one or two...

The only reason that photo is so pretty is the use of Marin's photoshop skills. I'm sure it was cloudy and raining.* * -- Edited by Carey on Monday 24th of January 2011 11:35:37 PM

JohnI'm with you on the fire scenario. Please let it happen in a boat. But, I don't like it in the boat either, so we have at least twice the firefighting ability that is required. One five pounder in the companionway, one ten pounder by the berth, a five pounder at the helm, and two more on the...

Speak for yourself There are plenty of places up here where*one boat length from shore the water is over 100' deep and heading down fast.* I've posted this shot before--- at this particular place the water is almost 1,000' deep and these places are not rare.Forget the depth issue. I don't swim...

JohnMy bad! I meant to mention offshore not being a suitable environment for towing. I would hate to see my dinghy drop from above. The other aspect of towing that needs to be mentioned is that the dinghy must be stepped correctly behind the tow vessel, i.e. not on the face of the stern wake or...

John I see your point, but if you are going to have a dinghy, why not think of it as a life raft, should the need ever arise. It doesn't cost any more to have it do double duty. Like you, I also cover all my bases in order to avoid ever needing it as a life raft, but...here in the NW, and I...

-- Edited by Marin on Monday 24th of January 2011 08:28:58 PM I have to agree with Marin. We must consider our dinghy's as both shore-boat and LIFEBOAT. Most of us will never have a life-raft in a can as part of our gear, so we have to make one do. I towed for quite a few years, until I got a...

Pleasure boating only. Google "Shrimping".

I agree wholeheartedly about bolting it down. If you use a car seat, you get the slide mechanism, lumbar support and possibly more adjustments all thrown in. *

As far as the bimini being too far forward, I say it is not. If it doesn't exend well beyond the passengers, it won't protect them from sunlight or rain as they come in at an angle.As to scooping more air because it is further forward, I also say no. The angle of attack being the constant, it...