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Sorry, I haven't checked in for a while (watching lots of YouTube videos...). As far as steam-powered boats go, I think I'm done! But now pondering 65,000 SHP in a tug hull... ;-). That was one engine room on the USS Forrestal.

Thanks. I was on the steam side of things, so I'm not all that familiar with diesel systems, but I hope to be able to pick it up.

Thinking children might possibly be banned. I think 28 years raising kids calls for a period of peace and quiet! While I haven't "conned" anything bigger than a 25' pontoon boat, as a retired MMC, I think I'll be able to pick up on the mechanics. While we didn't run diesels, there was plenty...

New User Thank you for your replies. We have, definitely, considered some of these points. Our plan is to berth on, or close to the Carolinas or possibly southern Virginia and cruising the east coast with the aspiration of occasionally the Keys or Bahamas. Having spent a few days getting on...

Hello, I'm Greg Jackson and my wife and I have recently begun exploring the possibility of retiring aboard a boat. We still have 5 years before retiring but feel the need to start learning now. I am not unfamiliar with boats/boating (retired Navy) but there is a knowledge gap between bass...