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I am not sure what that wall is, sounds like one layer of plywood with fiberglass covering? What is the difference between a porthole and a portlight? I definitely want to be able to open the new portlight.

36 classic, just wondering if I can cut a porthole in the aft "wall "above the bed left of the companion way? Not sure whats in the "wall", I am a carpenter and would have no problem cutting and installing a porthole in my boat but at the same time a 12" hole is a bit scary, any thought GB family?

just bought a GB, well maintained, 2 owners babied her and she is still a ton of work and money. I have been a carpenter for 40 years and I love the wood, and fix it on my boat but you are asking for a non stop project. I had a mahogany 16" Penn yan for years and basically rebuilt it every...

my travel dreams seem to be changing to the loop, then the keys,then to the bahamas, that doesn't sound so bad now does it. Interesting hearing all the different perspectives but a common thread seems to be throughout. I still have New England to discover this summer, Newport, Block...

Really enjoying everyone's feedback. This question is probably going to sound stupid but here goes..... the islands of the Bahamas seem idyllic but a bit monotonous , is that so ? I have only been there once for a few days but is it a place to spend say a year? or will customs even allow you to...

the bahamas were on my list and from what I am hearing are sounding better and better and can be incorporated in to the loop. I have had my boat in 4' footers and wasnt all that thrilled, although I have naiad stabilizers which help, I cant really imagine 8' swells on my beam. Dreams change and...

beauty! thanks for the info, any advise for the loop? do it in sections? all at once? 2 years? my 92 year old dad wants to come with me at least part of the time so I better hurry up, although hes in better shape than I am

from the picture next to your profile name you must have another boat or you did the loop in a week and a half in that go fast ! I think you have a good point, a GB 36 is definetly set up better for the loop but well see, like I said I am a nubie

thank you to all, your advice is much appreciated. I am a nubie with big dreams but I dont have my head up my.....I plan on learning all I can and then making an "educated" decision, to tell you the truth the loop is looking better and better but the clear water of St Johns just seems to be...

Got the book Friday, started it and love it , thanks so much

hello forum, I am looking for anyone who has info about travel to the carribean on a 36' trawler, best month,best route, books,videos, pod casts, articles. I want to head from new england to florida to the bahamas to the islands on a 36 grand banks classic, i have been called crazy but its a...

well where is the transit freighter then? There are plenty of boats in the islands and they got there somehow

sorry folks, I am whats called a nubie. travel to the carribean I hope to take my 36 grand banks classic down the ICW then to the Bahamas and eventually St Johns. I am looking for information on the best route,timing,planning, maybe a "flotilla" to the island etc. Love to hear from anyone...

has anyone cruised from the mainland to the carribean?