This flushing bucket makes it easy to flush the outboard thoroughly, without needing any special tools. Flushing an outboard engine with fresh water after use in salt water will greatly extend the life of the engine and reduce maintenance costs … [Read more...]
Archives for 2008
Choking the New Engine During Break-In — Or, How To Solve Problems By Reading the Owner’s Manual
My friend Kley had a 21 Hydra Sports back in the late 70s, and it had a 175 hp Mariner outboard on it. Though the Hydra Sports hull was made with Kevlar, it was still a fairly heavy boat for its size, and it had a very deep deadrise angle that … [Read more...]
The Hot Chocolate Cruise
Or, Perfect hot chocolate to the rescue during a cold Florida sail Hot chocolate saved the day during a cold cruise in south Florida My friend Pete bought a MacGregor 36 Catamaran about 20 years ago. It was basically a supersized Hobie 18 with a … [Read more...]
The Short History of My Life With My F-27 Trimaran #162, Surrender
Racing Surrender in Charlotte Harbor I first saw a Corsair F-27 trimaran at the Miami Boat Show not long after the boat was introduced to the market. I thought it was sheer genius, and unlike anything I had ever seen before. It was incredible … [Read more...]
A Tour of the Replica of the Caravelle Niña
The replica of the famous sailing ship Niña at Fisherman's Village in Punta Gorda, March 2008.The Niña was a tiller-steered boat. Its large tiller sweeps a broad arc on the steerage deck, which is the only well-protected area in which the crew could … [Read more...]
The Com-Pac Legacy: A Review
The Com-Pac Legacy Tohatsu 3.5 2-stroke The handheld GPS recorded 4.6 knots of speed from the little Tohatsu at a comfortable cruising speed — and 5.1 knots at full throttle The Legacy has a mast-mounted halyard fairlead (at left in above … [Read more...]
Fishing: Competing With The Sharks for Wahoo and Yellowfin Tuna
We had departed Cat Island in my CSY 44, bound for Miami after 72 days in the Bahamas, and were making good progress sailing around the outside of Eleuthera. We did not see much boat traffic in this area, but it was full of other life. Gene put out … [Read more...]
How To Sell Your Boat for the Best Selling Price
Lots of boat owners overlook proper preparation for the sale of their boat, and as a result the boat will take longer to sell and the seller will receive less money. The first thing to do is strip the boat. Remove everything that is not bolted … [Read more...]
Getting Your Boat Ready to Sell
Getting your boat ready to sell means not only ensuring that everything is OK by your standards, but also meeting expectations and allaying fears of buyers. When shopping for a used boat, buyers want to see one that has been well-loved and cared for, … [Read more...]
Establishing the Market Value and Asking Price of Your Boat
The essential fact sellers must grasp when marketing a boat is: Your boat is not special. Sorry to shout, but it's a point that seems to need emphasis. We all think our boats are special. Heck, I sell boats for a living, and I know very well that my … [Read more...]
