I am ready to start fishing in Mexico (from San Diego) and am looking into the requirements for licensing. I understand there is a boat permit required and a Mexican fishing license required for everyone on board. I also see that the large boat permits are only available in a few places. What...

After being on hold for 30 minutes with BOAT US I actually managed to talk to an underwriter!! I am searching, in vain , for somebody that will write me a LIABILITY ONLY policy for my 3sr58 hatteras. They informed me that even tho I hold a current policy on my gas boat here, NO WAY will they write...

Looking for some pointers on using a step bit to drill into my aluminum hardtop supports to begin antennae and radar cable runs. Looks like I will need from 1/4 up to slightly over 1/2 inch holes and not quite sure what material the bit should be made of and the proper technique. Thanks.

:rolleyes: I would like to upgrade the entire hydraulic steering system on my 1964 34' sedan. I have removed the lower station and I would like to keep the upper station looking as original as possible. I am also thinking about trying to overhaul the original helm unit, its a Crowell. There...

What kind of prices are you guys seeing for anchor chain? I thought I wanted to use 316 stainless chain but had a heart attack when I saw the prices. I want to put 300 feet on Boss Lady to go with my new windlass. Also, pros and cons on different anchor types. I have two galvanized Danforths...

Sigh...Random musings here. I admit it - I'm addicted to boat shows. That said, I went to a local one today and walked away shaking my head. The bigger, 32-44' boats on display today were of esteemed brands such as Meridian, Carver, Sea Ray, Silverton and Cruisers. The price point of most...

I just purchased a 1979 43' motor yacht with twin Detroit 371's. The exhaust noise is very loud at or above 1500 rpm's. The mufflers are original and the previous owner believes they have fiberglass insides. Does anyone have experience where they changed the muffler system and were successful...

I have read somewhere that some new varnishes have non skid properties. The ad states that it work even better when wet. I have wood staircases and would love to believe that so I would not have to keep putting that ugly anti-skidding tape. Has anyone heard and/or had experience with that kind...

Seems I had a very minor leak in one of my fittings (took like 1/16th of a turn to fix) that I hadn't known about, till we were ready to leave the dock and when I tested the wheel, it turned and turned and turned. Had looked at the pressure guage when I had checked the motor oil levels and it...