Boat Forum / Cruising / February 2004

If this has been beat to death before, my apology.
I'm looking for a boat to enjoy upon retirement this May. Being poor,
I'll have to settle for an older boat, 30-32 feet. I've seen a number of boats
in my price range on my list, but have rejected the ones with an OB. But

See 'Fixed Docks' , was 'Slip & mooring costs'

better than

hiya
my step dad has bought a Bayliner from the US and he is taking out the
Aircon unit , would anyone in the UK who is going to states require one ?
fragged

Hi all.  I was wondering if anyone has any comments to make about a
company called "Ancient City Marine Transport".  I'm about to hire
them to move my J/24 out to wisconsin.  This is the first time I've
had someone move my boat, so does anyone have any suggestions of

I've put a page up for those of you needing a waste management plan for
your boat.  USCG regs appear to require it for boats over 40' long.
It's a fill-in-the-blank form that prepares a page suitable for printing.
http://www.cruisinglife.org/waste.htm

I am curious about slip or mooring costs around the country.  Please
reply telling the costs in your area and whether it is a slip or
mooring and what that provides and if there are any other costs.
Carrabelle, FL

Hi group,
A friend of mine whose parents own a home with dock at Mandalay Bay in
Ventura county has suggested that we could leave our boat there for a
few weeks since his parents are away cruising. He wasn't sure about

anyone have experience as to which is a better place to have work done. ie
labour rates and quality as well as recomendations on people and places

Can anyone tell me of a website where I could download a workshop
manual for a Kubota 950 3 cylinder diesel?

I was just at the boat show in Boston last night, and i think im falling for
this Four Winns Freedom 170 O/B. Im debating on whether to spend the extra
$2500 for a 90HP Evinrude E-Tec or save the money and just go with a Johnson
90HP 2-stroke.

We've owned a 19ft runabout for about 8 yrs and are ready to make the
leap to an Trailerable Express Cruiser.  We already own an F250
Diesel, so towing weight won't be an issue.  We've done our research
and visited multiple boat shows over the past 2 years and have

I have a Crosby 1/2 HP DC refrigerator/freezer on my boat, which normally runs
an hour or 2 a day.   Shortly before I hauled out for the winter, I found the
system in dire straights.  I'm not sure about the "cause and effect" but the
belt was very, very loose, it was making bad ...

I've been using regular Cetol on my last two boats.. I agree with most, that
it darkens the teak too much.. I like a more natural color..
At the time I finished my cap rail on this boat, I had a nearly full gallon
on hand and went ahead with that.. And sure enough, it gets darker ...

H'lo all,
Trying to find some SS straps (quantity 20 or so) that are bent to fit
around a 1" ss tube (like a stanchion or bimini frame), with short
tabs to secure something to the tube.  Roughly 0.083 thickness, but

I am considering purchasing a Roberts 370 for extended cruising
any information on good points  / bad points
sailing characteristics etc.greatly appreciated