Boat Forum / Cruising / November 2004

My mercruser outdrive grinds going into forward and reverse. I hav
slowed the idle down to required RPMS. Is there an adjustment to sto
this
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I'm about to buy a 32 foot, 4 foot draft, boat in Patchogue, New York and
will need to get it back to Maine in the spring.  I'd like to use the
opportunity to explore some of the inside passages of this area.  The Coast
Pilot mentions frequent shoaling and some of the bascule ...

 Washington state wants to institute a revamped law to require boating
drivers licenses. To those in states who have such laws, what are the pros
and cons of your system and does it prevent accidents etc or is it just
another red tape gizmo to collect money for the state?

Looking back, way back, all of my sailor friends and acquantaces were
my age or close to it, young, energetic, and adventurous. Now, just
having made it to 70, I find that only two long time friends still
sail, but both only infrequently. Too arduous? Too risky? End of

My wife and I would like to take a cruise and learn in the caribbean this
winter, is there in merits between BVI and Grenada - we are on a budget and
while the actuall sailing seems to be slightly cheaper in Grenada but
airfairs are more.  What is the post-hurricane situation like? ...

Today I was accelerating out of the Boca Raton, FL inlet in my 2600
Martinique and just as I came off about 10 knots, the motor made a loud
noise and there was a loss of power.  I immediately put the throttle into
neutral but the motor kept running and everything seemed fine.  I ...

What are the pros & cons of Iridium vs Globestar??

I'm planning to install a new holding tank system in my 1959 Pearson
Triton Yawl. According to Peggy Hall in "Get Rid Of Boat Odors" it is
recommended that the vent in a holding tank be 1".  But the standard
for 20 gallon tanks seems to be 5/8". It is better to cut a new 1"

As I'll be moving my boat most likely to either NC or SC in the spring, I'd
like to find out who has the best coverage for that area?

I found this great little site. I signed up two weeks ago and got 2 Disney tickets and this week they are sending me 2 Universal Studios tickets. Here's the link http://66.219.102.40/ and by the way I am a real person, this is my real email address. I'm not a spammer and didn't ...

I have just recently bought a Fairey Marine Albacore, with sail number
A882
It's quite an early one with decking at back and a brass plaque.
I can't find a hull number on the plaque or tansome...can anyone offer

It's a 2 piece nylon suit, in red with black trim.  Made in China, all the
features you would expect, probably OK for coastal cruising, but certainly not
offshore stuff.
My jacket has some bad stitching and I will try to swap it for a better suit

I'm planning on cruising the Florida Keys for the first time this Winter.
Any suggestions for not-to-miss places to go?  We draw 6 feet and will
mainly stay on the Hawk Channel side...
Thanks!

Has anyone heard of problems with Crusader's 8.1L Captain's Choice
engines' ignition?  I have been told that I should reconsider getting
crusaders for repower because of this.

I was told by a mechanic at a local marina today that  all major mfj's are
going four cycle which is fine with me. But one reason why is because EPA
emmision standards will be stamping out new production of 2-cycle outboards.
AND in a couple years  2-cycle outboards, especially ...