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Well, I hestitated to post this, as it is an admission of questionable judgement, resulting in emergency, almost gone bad, but final ok outcome. But here goes. Labor Day weekend I prepped for an entire day, before a several day run: pulled hatches, added/checked coolant, batts water up a...

Don't own one now, have never owned one, but the following was emailed to me and is concerning; I left the text as is. Any gun knowledgeable members know about this? =================================================== Check this out on Google. This requires action. Call your senators, email...

Just looked at a recent credit card bill and was quite surprised that the minimum payment had gone up by about a factor or 2.5x. We called the issuer, and apparently they had been fielding mucho calls, since they had a rapid fire spiel all set. Basically 'we're doing you a favor...!". I...

Finally, an actual component of the Obama Health Care Plan. I really believe they are making progress and here is visible proof!

Fun posting about pulling the ship's bell from the bridge of my 1953 40' Chris-Craft. She (the bell) is about the same size as my Hatt's bell, which does not have a clanger (clapper); not provide by the PO. So I pulled it off the CC and took it back to the Hatt. Well, its been 30 years (at...

Nuf acronyms? I called the USCG about the issue of having flare guns on board. In my case, a 12ga and 25mm. I reached the OOD (0fficer of the Day I assume) and told him I had been boarded last year, and it was '...very professional and went well'. So that set the tone of the call as...

How rare is this. A new phone information service that actually works as advertised and is free (for now)...! (us elderly used to call it 'long distance information'). I have tried it and to my amazement it worked. Dial: 1-800-goog411 aka 1-800-4664411 This comes from a friend that I trust...

Sorry to say that the old line prop mfgr Michigan Wheel has entered bankruptcy in June-July 09 timeframe. There have been extensive articles in the Grand Rapids Press (MI) regarding their situation. Standard too much debt, too little revenue.

Went aboard a very pretty 80-90's SeaRay, 37' MY with flybridge over the weekend in N. MI. This was late in the day and they had earlier come in from a run up Lk MI in dusty conditions (I'm guessing 3-5's). The boat's captain and and Admiral were aboard we were talking a little boat trash...

Looking for OEM Hatt pull out sofabed for salon on 43' MY. Condition not critical. Please contact me a 517-974-3868 or send private email above.

Looking for a 'companion' hand rail to the existing 'companionway hand rail' from the bridge to the salon, for a 43' Hatt DCFB. My Admiral would prefer to have not just one, but two such rails. Any condition ok, short of bent in half or very damaged. Please call 517-974-3868 or send me a...

Sorry, this is not a 'because it a good boat' post. I just read Drudge site tonight. Farrah's dead, Michael's dead, 9 year old shot washing her dog, 1,200 pg Global Warming Bill (oops, sorry 'Climate' bill) may pass [update...it passed...sheesh ], etc., Iran says POTUS should go 'espress...

I have the 43'DCFB, but have never really used the FB, esp. since one of the shifter cables is too stiff. So due to lack of time/interest/money, I have not corrected the issues related to running from up there. Also, I have the rare (I think) after mounted access ladder, vs. the 'usual' center...

What's up with the price of this 1,000# davits crane for 86.99 on eBay...

Well, its been a year since buying a used Marquipt Boarding ladder from eBay and installing it. (The USCG calls it a "brow", at least on the cutters). Bought mounting brackets from them (Marquipt), plus a handrail. Now that the water on the GL's are up 18"'s, it is a godsend, as getting...

Just happened to glance at the HOF metrics on the user base. Man, I didn't realize that there were that many members- over 9,200! The record (all time?) on-line was 105, set of all days on this morning at 8:30am (18 Jun, 2009) ; probably included me! What a site!

I was just on the phone the other day with Tiara Yachts, trying to learn their vendor of record for an anchor chute for my bow pulpit, which I have refurbished. Sorry, they say, can't give out that info, but they did send a couple of nice pictures...maybe I'll have one fabricated. They also...

I was talking to a friend of a new slip mate and he says he just got deal on a Searay off of eBay. It is a 1985 28' express with 600 hr 350ci Chevy's and cruises at 30mph +/-. It is a rare direct drive, not I/O units. At any rate, got her for $5,800. Not a Hatt and not a big boat, but all...

Ok, no hissing. I do not have an air filter on either my genset (Onan 7.5Kw) or the mains (6-71N's). From what I see, none was OEM installed on this 1972 43'MY vessel. I boat in the northern Great Lakes so there is little particulate in the air, but then I suspect the 'perspired' oil from the...

Tower Marine over in Saugatuk, MI reports all slips taken for this summer, 475 total. They have two operations there, so assume includes both...well somebody as to go and sit at the dock!