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https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Portals/46/docs/navigation/OP-TN/docs/NavBull_19-51.pdf?ver=2019-04-04-150735-417

Set up an Active Captain account. The online map system is loaded with user-submitted anchorages, marina details, etc. You find marina prices as high as $4.50/ft in Key West in-season, but the average seems to be around $2/ft for transients. Most will give you a better price if you are...

Since the Honda 2000i is fueled by a pump rather than gravity, you can buy a cap for the tank that lets you hook it up to any size external tank - like the one used for your outboard.

Looks Awesome! Did you DIY or have it done? If you don't mind my asking, what was the cost?

What is the border that you used around the hatches?

As someone said, the problem with running an a/c on batteries/inverter is that, while you could prolly install enough batteries to run the unit overnight, but you'd have to run the engines a considerable amount the next day to recharge them. Kinda defeats the purpose. You could do what I and...

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I have webasto 16.5s on both of my boats. One is 9 y-o and the other is 2 y-o. Never a problem with either. I do wish they also had resistance heat capability but they are otherwise pretty efficient and fairly quiet. I keep a Mr Buddy propane heater for when the outside water gets too cold.

If you're planning on stopping at Memphis, I recommend the Memphis Yacht Club at the I-40 bridge. I've heard too many bad things about the other one.

Having done the routes you describe several times, I fully concur that the Mississippi/Atchafalaya route is the deal. The Mississippi is an awesome river but you get a bit tired of it after the 650 miles between Cairo and Old River Lock. In fact, I just passed thru your neck of the woods last...

Oops! Turns out thats a Canadian regulation. My bad.

I had a friend who was a copter pilot and he described a helicopter as "several thousand unrelated parts flying together in close formation." LOL

Dont forget that, on most boats under 30', a manual pump or a "bailer" (or a 5 gal bucket) are required. West Marine sells a manual pump that draws water on both the upstroke and downstroke. The downside is that these pumps often don't have enough hose to reach overboard. I extended mine with...

I havent read all the responses, so please forgive me if this post is redundant. Your problem is what folks round here call a "boat fart" which is characterized by a distinctive acrid stench. I have had problems with them getting into the cabin three times and all three involved the vent...

I was wondering why someone hadn't mentioned "connections" sooner. Although I completely agree that your batty banks are too small for a liveaboard, your problem sounds very similar to one I recently had. When my 12v fridge compressor started, it would cut off before reaching full speed and...

I found that using a 6-to-1 scope of rode tied off with @10' of 1" nylon snubber attached to the chain with a rolling hitch works well. About the only time I get any chain noise is when the wind picks up or shifts significantly which is probably a good time to get up and check things out anyway.

This may sound like a strange question, but how many and what btu air conditioners do you run on a regular basis and how many hours a day do you run them when not at the dock?

You can download the Operation Manual at https://www.manualslib.com/products/Raymarine-R10xx-699389.html

No. It generally is not. Remember that when a boat with any kind of motor goes down there will be "environmental damage" i.e. fuel, motor oil, antifreeze, battery acid, transmission fluid. All kinds of nasty stuff. From what I read, liability insurance only covers damage to "property" which...

How bout this: Your starboard flex-plate (or clutch) or transmission is slipping. Hence, when you apply more throttle, you actually get fewer rotations out of that prop which allows the port engine to overpower the starboard and push the boat in that direction. This is similar to what...

I have a 4.236 with a CAV injector pump that leaks around one of the injector line connectors. It's very hard to tell but it looks like it's leaking between the connector and the bottom of the pump. I have tightened the bolt to the point where I'm afraid to strip it or twist it off. I have...