In my search for a CPMY w/enclosed aft deck I have noticed that around the mid 90's everyone went to open aft decks, why. Maybe its the Southern guy in me and all the time we spent on the screened porch dining and sipping wine. An enclosed aft deck is one of the top requirements in my search. I...

Bahamas Checklist 2008 Going to the Bahamas? Here is how to save some time and money. Some thoughts distilled from the year. 1. Customs: There is now a $300 cash fee for clearing into the Bahamas for a boat of 35 ft. or more. This includes a fishing license. If you plan on spearing...

After the thread questioning whether Hatt is in trouble, I got interested in the 56MY and looked at the hatt site. It's interesting in how there is a different emphasis now from that on the old Hatt MYs. For example, our 53MY which is considerably smaller (over 2 feet in the beam as well as...

These are excerpts from John Coleman's discussion before the San Diego Chanmber of Commerce. You may find it interesting http://www.kusi.com/weather/colemanscorner/19842304.html

I have a Furuno 1850WNT GPS/plotter and use a C-Map card in it. I want to use C-Map's PC Planner, which reads the existing card by the software, but for my Furuno GPS I must have the Furuno FP card reader so PC Planner can read my card and I can upload the courses to the GPS that I plot on my...

4 boats from our marina and went to Savannah Ga 10 days ago.. And got back Sunday......... 3 are Marine Traders, the other one is a Silverton.....(size runs from 60' to 34') Just talked to our neighbor... there's is a 43(?) Marine Trader.... with small diesels...... Said they spent over...

I thought several members had success getting line drawings from Hatteras. I didn't even get a response to my email request. I am willing to pay a reasonable amount, but how with no reply? WTF. Also, I wonder how Tom Slane Jr is coming along with those pictures--any word? Sample work? DAN

I was poking around on YachtWorld today, trying to get an idea of what my boat might sell for today. No, not because I’m looking to sell, but because it’s that time of year to revisit insurance and I am looking at what I am paying for an agreed value for hull coverage versus what I need the agreed...

To all my East End friends: How did you all weather the storm yesterday afternoon? Dan? Nick ? I hope you are all well. It was very bad over here in East Hampton. We had winds in excess of 70 mph for a bit and lost many trees. There were also a few 35/40' sailboats washed up on the beach by my...

Ran a cash flow simulation with a few scenarios and I've convinced myself that even the worst if ain't that bad. The boat purchase is scheduled for year end and if I'm a good boy Father X'mas might have a BIG present for me. However under the glittering package there can be many surprises and...