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Why use an outboard? My tender, Seka, has a diesel inboard, was a BMW now is a Yanmar 1GM. Here's a link to a picture of her with her sistership Sophie: S&S sisters in Silva bay Scott Welch Island Eagle

While this is not necessarily what I would do with a wooden boat, the Vaitses method does seem to have a good track record. And $400K is the asking. Scott Welch Island Eagle

This is a hell of a boat: 1956 Camden Boat Works Dory Yacht Trawler Power Boat For Sale - It was built at one of the very finest yards in the US, and appears to have been well maintained. 6-71 power, with a complete spare engine. 5 cabins. Tons of room. Go for it!

No. Island Eagle has a single 6-110; Starlight has twin 6-71s. If I had a choice, I'd have a 6-71 instead of a g-110. It's the single most popular diesel engine ever built, and parts are universally available at low cost. Fuel burn is unimportant in the scheme of things, it will represent less...

Your requirements for number of cabins is one of the major problems -- most folks with the money to buy 60 foot boats are retired and not worried about long-term rugrat infestations. Hence they are more worried about big VIP guest suites than packing kids in bunks. There is however one boat...

This is the key. When I'm underway every day, I never run the genset. But when I'm not, the genset is critical. Refrigeration is a big consumer of power, especially if you want an icemaker. Plus, the genset is also required on most boats if you want hot water, and a daily shower is high on the...

You could also go to either Montague or Ganges and take a floatplane. Scott Welch Island Eagle

Ah, power is different. For that copper will not be enough. But why power steering? Seems a bit overkill... Scott

Yes, copper is fine. Scott

Swage Lok actually... Swagelok.com the source for tube fittings, valves, and other fluid system components - Swagelok Also, mild copper (refrigeration tubing) is just as good and much easier to work with. Scott Welch Island Eagle

By the way, he'll correct me if I am wrong, but I think this is another design that Tad Roberts had a hand in.

These are DeFever designs, i believe they are identical to the MMC 41. Scott Welch Island Eagle

They tell the captain to take it into the yard for the yearly refit, and the pay the (six or seven figure) bill. Seriously, guys: have you never talked to people who work on big boats? Just last month I was chatting with a bosun on a 150 footer. Typical yearly yard bill was in the 2 to 3...

Naval architecture is a complex undertaking; if you really want to get a good idea of the answer to this question, it would be worth paying a competent designer for a few hours of their time. I'd highly recommend Tad Roberts, who you can find on here or at Tad Roberts Yacht Design. You might...

Congrats captain! Scott Welch Island Eagle

Best generator in the world. I grew up in a place with no power, we ran two 4KW Lister ST-1s, then I had an ST-2. A buddy of mine had an HR-6 with over 60,000 hours. Scott Welch Island Eagle

Right in your neck of the woods... http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/boatMergedDetails.jsp?boat_id=2018299&ybw=&units=Feet&currency=USD&access=Public&listing_id=1572&url= She looks like a great boat. The broker, Annie Grey, is excellent. Scott Welch Island Eagle

I could not agree more. I have a 6KW and I run it through a Xantrex 4024MC, which has load sharing. It works like a charm. Scott Welch Island Eagle

I did some rope light work in my house, and I discovered this stuff: Wide Loyal | F83/M83 | 3ft Clear Plastic Channel Rope Light Holder It's a track that he rope snaps into. Only needs fastening about every two feet or so, and keeps the rope PERFECTLY straight. I got mine at Home Depot...

One of the boats that I was going to suggest to you was the Campion 310. There are not many for sale, but one has just been listed by someone right here on TF. It's not a diesel, but it's a cute little boat (and you can always repower). It also has a very small cabin under the saloon table --...

Does this have the small aft cabin? Scott Welch Island Eagle

What sort of budget? Scott Welch Island Eagle

A few comments. I cruise with kids, four between 19 and 11. While single-cabin models work now with a 4 year old, they'll be growing up faster than you know. I'd consider a double cabin model. Now, that brings up a big debate, "classic" (tricabin), pilothouse, or sedan? Sedans are laid out with...

A few comments. I am in the software business, and I (sadly) have to keep connected when I am out on the boat. 1) WiFi and BBX: I have actually had pretty good luck with BBX in the Gulf Islands. Also, there are a fair number of locations that have other WiFi services. I had a three-year-old...

Another option is plain white vinegar.