Recent content by Bob Quinn

Like in that last picture, I think it partly depends on the height of your dock relative to your boat.... I got some of those quick fender rope adjusters, that really helps too.

I have some inflatables that are about 18 or 20" diameter and about 2 feet long. They work well on our 53.... I like to stick them in the side decks when we go for a short cruise. Too much bigger and that wouldn't happen. Also if you are on the dock you can just flip them over the side rail...

I'm sure it wouldn't be cheap, but a gear shop could probably weld and re-cut.

The one I keep telling myself is the Detroit Diesels won't be affected by the Electromagnetic Pulse bombs, and the boat is our portable fall out shelter for when we have to get far off land. Also, Zombies can't swim. Let's hear your irrational boating justifications, I bet there are some good...

Found this "bypass filter" on youtube. Supposedly helps engine life and oil life? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPXsCG-C-JY&t=829s Interesting concept. What are your thoughts?

Just wondering if there are any forums out there dedicated to folks living on the hook? I know that lifestyle has it's difficulties, and it would be interesting to gain knowledge from people actually doing it. With the price of dockage down south I'm questioning if we would ever be able to...

Mine is a little different setup than that, my brackets are against the side of the hull below the rub rail. Different boats, different setups I suppose.

Does anyone know anything about this long range cruiser? I couldn't get the link to work, but it is on Rick Obey Yacht Sales https://www.rickobeyyachtsales.com/

No, not that kind. I just need to tighten this line 2 more inches, or 4 or 6 Does anyone make a device that will attach to a line and tighten it a little? In the chain world I think they call them chain binders and have different styles, with hooks on both ends and either a lever you pull and it...

I bit the bullet and ordered Alexseal. Ouch.

I would love to be able to hook one or two of these in. They blow like mad .

So my port side engine room blower apparently bit the dust, I see they have them at same for around $470. So I have ben mulling over the possibly of doing that or finding something more powerful to put in it's place. The question I have however is on proper use of the blowers. Do you all leave...

After spending hours attempting to fair and paint the center lift out storm board panel that gives access to the swim platform ladder I am wondering if the other panels that need similar repairs might be easier to just replace. These are the thick panels, solid fiberglass and about 1/4" thick...