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Getting ready to put a bid in on a 53ed here in New Bern, n.c. Broker started engines on a cold start last night. Stb took about 3-4 seconds to fire, very little white smoke for about 10 seconds then not much at all, was getting dark at that time. Port fired right away, had lots of white smoke...

George, Buddy's boat was dropped to 149. Want to talk as you've been on it. Skip 252 402 9010

Hey all, anyone know anything about Vista yachts. Due to economy have had to scale down my search price. There is a 46' 1987 vista w/ 3208 naturals on the market that looks like it has been well taken care of by the same owner for the last 22 yrs. I'm just looking for something to go up and down...

Just got back from my 12th Newport to Bermuda race. 1st in class 5 IRC and the 2nd race in a row we accomplished that feat. All J-44s in that class. Only piped up to 32knts in the stream this year and only for a short time. Still looking for my dream Hat however still not convinced we're coming...

I have a friend who has a bid in on the above YW# 76945-2167494 that's a bank repo with Man V10 820 hp engines. They have approx 1500hrs. Listing price is 649k for a 2003. Anyone know anything about this boat or the Vicem line? I'm clueless about this type. Skip

I see that Bella Donna an 84-61' that looks gorgous is down to 329,000 from 579,000. Doesn't someone here on the forum take care of her?

Sorry to have to say this but another Muslim kills people and they don't call it a terrorist attack. Yes, I know he was an American but when are we going to wake up to the fact that the muslims hate us. I have never owned a gun before however am going out today to buy one. Time for the...

The city of New Bern had elections yesterday and 5 of the 6 incumbent alderman were thrown out. The only one to survive was the guy who always said NO to everything. Could this be a sign that people really are fed up? Hope it carries on to the national level!!!!!

Possibly going to look a a 52 Jefferson Monticello. Anyone know about the quality? Is a bank repo that was just surveyed for more than the asking. A few cosmedic blisters and oil pans show some rust are the major issues. Oil pans w/ gaskets are 700.00 ea. Would appriciate any feedback. Skip

My wife and I took a trip up through the mid Atlantic states this weekend to look at a few boats we saw on YW. 5 -53s and a trawler on the schedule. No wonder these havent sold in over a year!!!! 2 were so dirty I wouldn't even consider going on if not for having a broker go out of his way to...

Anyone know anything about a 60' CC Roamer in Guntersville, Al. YW#59972-1886355? Also what are the pros and cons of an aluminum hull? Yachtsman Willie want to chime in on this. Was thinking of chucking the house and moving aboard. Yea I know, I'm nuts but the wife actually likes the idea. Would...

A month ago I had a bout of diverticulytis (still don't know how to spell that) and went in the hospital. They did a CT scan and the ER doc came in and said we found an unrelated mass on your pancreas and we can't rule out cancer.(have a nice weekend) Said they scheduled me for a biopsy on Mon...

Even before Ike strikes gas prices in eastern N.C. are going crazy. Went up 30 cents per gallon in 4 hrs and now can't get more than 10 gallons at a time! Glad I filled up my 5 gallon jugs last week for the tropical storm. Never lost power so the home genny never used any.

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...

My 40' aft cabin Hatteras with gas engines has been sold. I'll be delivering her to her new owner in Washington, N.C. tomorrow. The survey went very well with only a float switch on one of my 5 bildge pumps needing to be replaced which I will do this afternoon( I knew it didn't work however had...

Went out for a ride Sun and when we got back I noticed a water spill or what I thought was one, on the carpet between the galley and the forward head. It's a 1987 40 aft cabin. Asked the wife what she spilled and got a negative comment saying nothing. As I was cleaning up,the water spot was...

The sheraton in New Bern has just sent a letter to us jacking the rates up from 6.90 per foot to 12.00 per foot effective immediatly! Well I thought we had a pretty good deal here until this. Must be all us transplanted Yankee's gettin into the business down here. Need to close the GATES!!

Ok this has nothing to do with my Hat however I have to get this black cloud that is hovering over my family to go away. As you may or may not remember I blew out my knee in April and had surgery. Getting back to normal so I go racing on a sailboat in New England over Labor day weekend. My wife...

Have a 40 aft cabin with 454 crusaders. Stb engine overheats when above2500 rpm. Have checked coolant, cleaned strainers, replaced impeller. No luck! Risers are 4 yrs old however before I change them could the problem in the tstat? What else am I missing? Skip

Ok this weekend spent replacing stb fuel pump and fresh water pump that my wife left on with a leak in the system. found the leak too late so replaced the pump.Diver cleaned the bottom, running gear and intakes. Cleaned the strainers and have good water flow from the seacock. Over 3200 she will...