Recent content by capt steve

I try not to think about it... because I remind myself if I stress out over it too much, I have no business being in boating (powerboating at least)! you have to play mental tricks on yourself. back in the early 2000's when I had my trawler , it was like $400 to fill up my 400 gal of diesel...

+1 on this.... I had an 85 Eldorado and did a tuneup ... same thing and was not too noticable, I thought I had everything right. double checked and had 2 wires wrong on the distributor. purred like a kitten after correcting

yep , where I am , we are on a "fun" dock for adults that are emancipated from now grown children. however, the weekends turn into frat parties into the wee hours. I also have an issue with the "designated dock DJ". I am a very understanding guy, and if there are people gathering around one...

well , got at it today.. perfect day for messing with boats. I got a little creative with the taper towards the bow as I couldn't do the original plan due to the bottom paint line being so high. that being said , it looks a million times better than the peeling mess that was on there. so...

its more of the blue color ghosting... I know what you mean about the surrounding areas. yes I got the new stripes from there. I went with just two color . the only concern is on the upswing , the new stripes should cover the rest

finally removed all the old crumbling original boot striping. slow go with the eraser wheel , but did the trick. however I plan on ending the new stripe at the upturn of the spray rail and the previous setup was following all the way to the prow. Ive hit it with acetone , special cleaner, scrub...

looks like me last Friday night... lol

I saw an ocean 53 MY asking 100k. talk about liveaboard space! I remember when you couldn't touch these for less than 500k! I have two little kids right now , but when we moved last , I almost convinced my wife to do it. the school thing was the killer for us...

lived aboard a "present 42" back in late 90's. all year round in Hudson river Weehawken NJ. space for decent capacity water heater (at least 20 gal) / also fresh water capacity. I had 200 gal fresh water tank. pick a home marina that has mobile pumpout. I had lectra sans aboard , so wasn't an...

that's the shiniest plow truck ive ever seen

what would you guys do for a quick and dirty crack repair for around the exhaust ports? thread link if possible. im waiting for the weather to give up a nice day and im going to pounce

so as most of you probably do , I make a sport out of browsing at yachtworld.com. I cant get over how many boats show signs of sloppy attempts at "engine freshening" with spray paint. I think its so tacky and looks ecven worse with the hoses / clamps / wires all sprayed and oversprayed. does...

just payed the winter storage / maintenance balance and discussed launch dates..... baby steps.

when I go visit my inlaws by Clearwater, they are on a canal with a boat behind every house. they can count on one hand how many times they go out. absence makes the heart grow fonder.....

the important thing is that you managed not to spill your drink on the way down..... that saves the reputation every time!