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The photos of that boat in trouble are striking, but this one image really shows something rarely seen, but spoken of, as another reason it is called a "Fly Bridge" or "flying bridge." Look closely and one can see the helmsman is literally flying off the bridge as the boat rolled. Yes, that is...

I looked at this product too, and read their lit. I think it has some good points too. One thing I noticed is that it can be installed with the boat IN the water and the unit can later be moved to another boat (unlike the built-in tunnel units). The EXTURN could be moved too, but would simply...

While the EXTURN is not the solution for everyone, I find it appealing for several reasons. This video explains several key points: There is a Youtube video showing the EXTURN Installation (which is out of the water) and it appears simple enough for most people to do the installation...

Some photos (all self portraits), most within the last few years.

Congrats and.. I'm envious! :) What a great place to have a live aboard a boat! And as a sailor I understand what you mean by your comments about the room and view. Santa Barbara is a beautiful place.

Check out this, if you are interested in an external mount thruster "EX Turn" EX Series - Side-Power I do not own one (and have no connection to the company). But I remembered this from looking at the promotional stuff a year ago. I do not have a trawler yet, but have done some reading on...

Very nice boat! I really like the light wood on the forward cabin bulkhead and very much like the cockpit (cushions, tables, curtains) which loos very plush and inviting. Nicely done!

Ahoy and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Wherever you are, in climates hot or cold, may the spirit of Christmas and of goodwill towards your fellow sailors or boaters bring you good cheer today!

LOL :D :thumb:

Pictures can help a discussion. :) Please post a photo showing the ramp being used.

Howdy George! First, I am a new member here, so I can't offer you any advice based on owning a trawler myself (I intend to have one in the future). I am still doing my own research on them. :) But, there is a lot of information about the Mainship boats in the forum archives, posted by members...

Clip from an article: "Created by Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator in 1569, the Mercator projection preserves direction, instead of size, making it useful for navigation." _____________ I love geography, so when I see a chart or map, I am drawn to it. :) Here are a few illustrations to...

I am glad to see some interesting comments on this thread, and have enjoyed reading those posted by others. :) My Pet Peeve: Mercator Projection wall maps mislead people into thinking continents are a certain size, because of the distortions caused by the projection. I often point out this...

Hi. I wrote the title, so I can take the blame for any error there. :D However, as I see it, the "straight line" route is meaning that the boat does not deviate from a straight course. There is no "jogging around land" or zig zagging to avoid land. The point of the illustration is simply...

Howdy folks! I came across this interesting animated graphic today that shows the longest possible straight line ocean voyage on Earth that does not touch land at any point. It is 22,000 miles or 35,400km. Remember, that is a straight line, without touching land at any point. While it is a...

Howdy Al! Thanks for the nice welcoming words! :) When I was a young boy, I used to admire (and be inspired, still am) by a painting my mother made of a ship she saw in New York City when she visited there in about 1941. So, I like "steam ships" tugs, and freighters, and modern or...

Howdy Mark! Well, I am still "young" at heart (55) and hope to do some serious offshore sailing in the future, but realistically, I am looking at what I would want to live on for the next 10 years or so, while living and working (not ready to retire yet) in a coastal city. I have spent...

Howdy Steve! Thanks for that nice compliment! Homer is one of my favorites too! I was really inspired by him and have looked with awe at his work on many occasions and spent hours soaking in his goodness. :) I certainly can't claim to be anything like the talented painter he was, as I still...

Howdy Captain Bill! Thank you for your interest! :) Since you may have seen something via a google image search, I am very glad you like the art images (watercolors) I make as I do too. It is always nice for an artist to know their art appeals to someone out in the world. :) I will try to...

That's a very nice and creative painting. I especially like that the rendering of the people, which is well done.

Howdy! New member here. I have read every comment in this thread. Noticed something in your comment that made me wonder if you or anyone here on TF has documented with photos, perhaps one personal blog, the replacement of the deck core as you described. Or perhaps a video of the process...