MOST liveaboards in Fla are forced to go with Great Lakes UK for insureance as almost all the other companies refuse to cover us. In years past, I send in my application to Boat/US who has always given me a huge chuckle due to the prices they proudly give out. About 10 days ago, I sent them the...

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In my search of late I have observed that foot for foot, year for year, and beam for beam, the convertibles are much less than the MYs. I have given great consideration to changing my focus from a CMY/Yachfish to a Convertible. There are some great buys out there in the 55 & 60 range. My feature...

I just read 526.203 which was scheduled to be signed into law this month. Renewable Fuel Standards, mandates blended fuel in FL byy 2010 with following exemptions: Aircraft Fuel sold for use in boats and similar watercraft among other exemptions. If this was signed then are we safe in...

Ok, I love a sale on toys. Sears has had a line of pressure washers marked down- I've been watchin. Da biggin was 3.4k psi (rated heavy duty, frequent use!), with 35' hose on reel, many tips, and auto idle control (drops to idle, when spray trigger is released). Then beside mark down, had...

Over in the For Sale section I have seen mention of boats having "Honey Teak" interiors. Is this a different name for Afromosia, or a different wood? Pete

Well I guess most of you have herd what a mess Charlie Crist has been making in FL and now yet another one. Good ole gov suntan (tree hugger) has announced that the state is buying the sugar farms near lake okeechobee. 2billion plus dollars. Wants them to quit polluting the everglades and...

Just got back from my 11th Newport to Bermuda race. Finished 1st in class (Class 5 J44s) and 8th in fleet (214 boats). Heck of a ride, 635 miles, with winds pretty favorable 18 to 25 kts however was a beat the whole way. Lots of sea life including whales, dolphin, tuna, and sea turtles. Overall a...

I'm looking to replace my old Davis weather station on my boat with something else. Looking for wind speed and direction mainly but I like the temp, barometor and all that other jazz too... Thoughts? Thanks in advance, Captned MBMM

So here it is, FATHERS DAY.... I get to do what ever I want..... Woke up about 7AM, and knew something wasn't "just right". As I stood up, realized there was a list to port that was not there last night..... Opened up the hatch to to ER. and could hear water running.... Not a good thing...