Search results

The friendliest place on the web for anyone who enjoys boating.
If you have answers, please help by responding to the unanswered posts.
  1. Codger

    Spring Fling Time (Texas)

    We are not doing spring fling. We are doing a "sailing angel" event Friday. My brother (who you met) is taking his sailboat out for the first time since he bought it 6 months ago. He has been working very hard to get ready to make the passage to Isla Mujeres Mexico, next month. We are making a...
  2. Codger

    How big is too big?

    Buy the smallest boat that your wife likes and will be happy to spend time on. I cannot underestimate the importance of this. Start looking at boats at the lower (sized) end first. In our case "the boat" turned out to be a Pilgrim 40. My wife loves this boat, but I grit my teeth every time...
  3. Codger

    For Sale: FORCE 10 Stove/Oven, Model 71351, Propane, 3 Burners

    Can you please tell me what size opening in a counter is required for this unit. It appears in excellent condition. Thanks,
  4. Codger

    For Sale: Albin 35 Tournament Express Sport Fish

    Just saw your boat. I am looking for a great loop boat. What would be the easiest way to get the air draft under 17' to get thru downtown Chicago. Would it be a matter of removing the radar array? How much trouble would that be? You have far more engine than I need... but other than that and the...
  5. Codger

    Advice on a Prairie 36.

    I was very interested in a Prairie 36, and went to inspect one in Florida. It had the turbocharged Perkins 6 cylinder engines. It has been a financial nightmare for the current owner, due mainly to the extensive deferred maintenance issues that he acquired with the boat. I was impressed with the...
  6. Codger

    Replacing My Teak Deck After 47 Years

    Have you considered replacing the non skid with Treadmaster. This is a sheet product that is cut to patterns you decide and it used to be glued down with epoxy. But I see that it is offered with WP self adhesive backing It comes in two styles and several colors. One is industrial looking and...
Back
Top Bottom