You can download OpenCPN for free to your laptop and a simple gps receiver will give a great chart plotter. That's what I use on my Gulfstar 37....
The Club has given up on having their own barge for servicing moorings. Not enough moorings to justify the cost. Thanks for everyone's suggestions
The current guy uses a barge that he made. It looks to be steel and around 40' to 45' long by around 15' wide. I believe it is two hulls about...
There is only one guy left who services moorings in Morro Bay. He is looking to retire. His barge is old and he is having to make constant...
This is just brainstorming for ideas and things to look out for at the present time. A lot of these older boats need lots of work to stringers...
Cold day in hell that I will ever go to electrical power for a variety of reasons. If you want to discuss electrical power please do it in a...
I have read lots of threads about the conversion from I/O to outboard. They all involve attaching a pod/bracket/ whatever to the transom and...
Due to an injury to my left hand I am having to transition to a small powerboat in the 24' to 26' range. I no longer have the grip strength to...
The fishermen in my area all seem to have 9.9 high thrust outboards for trolling and as a get home motor. If it is your only engine I would go a...
For the size of your masts and sail area have you thought about using laser 4.7 sails and masts.
Search the forum. Years ago this was discussed in detail. Eric shared a paper he had prepared that describes how to design free standing masts....
Made the jump across the gulfstream today Corroboree is in Florida currently heading up the inner coastal waterway.
On the move again. Back to Florida. Should be there in a 4 to 5 days unless they stop along the way.
