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Own a 3988, twin 150 Hinos. As an interim solution for servicing the manicoolers, consider running a decalifier such as Barnacle Buster. Follow the instructions. With all the growth on the hull, it's likely their growing in the manicooler as well.

Are you looking for a RIB, roll up, etc? Purchased a Katchemac 310 RIB 10.5 ft. Very happy with it. It is comparable to the West Marine but for less. The vendor is Go2Marine. There are a number of them up here in my marina and have not heard any complaints. http://www.go2marine.com/

Just finished the same project for a 11 ft RIB with double floor, 20 hp Honda. Fitted a bow tank in the storage area. The battery is a tractor battery purchased at NAPA. Should get 4 years. Installed it in a battery box that is strapped to the stainless steel hardware. Also added a small...

Check Island Air Express, Prince of Wales Island to Ketchikan. Island Air Express - Alaska flights

We keep two logs, one on Google Spreadsheet and an traditional on-board logbook. The spreadsheet has parts numbers, reminders for maintenance, costs etc, similar to what others have reported. The logbook is kept by the Admiral. She has excellent handwriting and is included with our trips...

Last time I have alcohol freeze was on a mountain top in Wildflicken West Germany (FRG) with 11th Armored Cav. (The location and the company I kept should explain why we had the bottle.) It was in winter of 72.

Actual Purchase: 5/20/22 Ketchikan: Petro Marine No.2 Diesel. $4.97 plus 6.5 percent sales tax. Total $5.29. Happiness is being exempt from local sales tax :)

During the survey of the boat we're in the process of buying our surveyor noted a similar movement in a shaft. At the haul out it was noted that a cutlass bearing needed replacing. Based on the shaft anode (zinc) that had slide down to the bearing, he believes the bearing over heated due to...

An endoscope with a light (Amazon, $21) has solved a number of my mysteries.

I also use a spreadsheet on Google Drive by major component. Seems to work.

A little perspective. Up here, there are several "Russian" yachts in the summer. Get to close and burly guys with weapons appear on deck. As for the impact on the loss of these assets on these guys, with a net worth of $16.4 to $29 billion, the yacht of $600 million is about 2 to 3.5% of...

Today in Ketchikan Alaska, Petro Marine: Under a 1000 gallons. Unleaded: $4.43 Diesel No. 2 $4.21 Happy cruising.:whistling:

Don't disagree. Better safe than....

Was on the phone with AMHS to arrange for moving a car from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan. No schedules yet but the lady (very helpful) suggest an alternative. Drive to Skaway Alaska and pick up the ferry heading south to Ketchikan. This is relevant for a small trailerable boat. Drive to...

Peggie, First, bought your book, recommended for everyone. Thanks for mentioning the Bartenders Friend. I have used it on glass shower stalls, where the calcium in the water is the highest in the country (Colorado River). Better than ClR and you don't have to wear gloves. Very safe...

Bring a boat up from Seattle in the Spring. Thanks. I always find something useful in these threads. Hopefully we can save some time in Ketchikan after a long trip.

Resource for crossing The "Go To" book for cruising up here is Exploring Southeast Alaska , Dixon Entrance to Skagway by Don Douglass & Reanne Hemingway-Douglass. Available at Amazon or other places. Check with the hotels in Prince Rupert for storage of your trailer and vehicle. Also if...

NOAA started the discontinuation of paper (raster) charts this year and should only be used for planning. https://nauticalcharts.noaa.gov/charts/future-noaa-charts.html

My PO built those and I use them. Easy to use during the winter.

I'm obviously farther north with a Bayliner 32 Explorer. For heat: Engine room has a oil filled heater that fits under a desk $47 (Amazon) 700 watt (6 amps). In the cabin: Dehumidifer 48 watts (really!) Amazon $89 plus a desk top heater set on low fan and 50 degrees (6 amps). Since I...

Well staying under cover is good but at some point you tie up the bow lines. Also, we fish in the rain (if you wait for sunshine, you'll be eating beef.) We also go out on tenders to beach comb and crab. It's wet but it's a way of life.

We live in Southeast Alaska. It rained 3.3 inches yesterday. What we have for gear is Xtratuff or Bott rain boots and Grundens rain gear (long jacket and bib overalls) With lower quality rain gear, you are going to be wet. Also suggest that you check your windows. Extra sealant is a good...

Amazon has a number of brackets. "Fire extinguisher mounts". Not fancy but meets the needs.

In Alaska waters, you must have a deep water release on board should you catch a rockfish. Fisherman's Warehouse has them for $7 or you can make your own. Stiff fine if you don't have one ready when Fish and Game shows up. Rockfish Deepwater Release, Alaska Department of Fish and Game

And let us not forget the shadow support boats. https://www.boatinternational.com/yachts/editorial-features/best-superyacht-support-vessels--29257 Hodor was up here two years ago with it's mother ship.