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  1. Boat Guy

    10kts max limit on the Atlantic coast for vessels over 35'

    I kid you not.... Just found out about this proposed regulation today. Comments are due by today.... Read more here, if on FB: https://www.facebook.com/oceanproorg/posts/pfbid0Ts2rynq8tZ6YNUAfxAm5cbPJDtDzf27PJ3jmTNz2EhsUt3hPxdPzEezymk1JFZ3gl If not...
  2. Boat Guy

    Cat 3116 Turbos

    Guys, did I not post my experience with replacing my Turbos on the 3116? I've done a search and can't find what I thought I wrote. Perhaps I intended to do a write up but never did it. Sometimes that's the problem with these mega boat specific threads... I've just been reading about some of...
  3. Boat Guy

    Any recommendations for shipping a 40' DA from MD to FL?

    I think the title says it all.... Thoughts?
  4. Boat Guy

    Another insurance thread.... Geico

    So, I got a call today from my insurance broker. They don't normally call, but in light of the fact that my rate increased as much as it did, they thought it warranted a call... It started with, "have you seen your new rate?".... I was like, "No" It turns out, thanks to those with boat owners...
  5. Boat Guy

    Interesting article on sea sickness .....Have you head of this?

    Promethazine https://www.cntraveler.com/stories/2016-07-21/the-nasa-space-treatment-that-will-cure-your-seasickness
  6. Boat Guy

    Someone explain this to me.... "Tuna fetches ¥193 million in New Year's auction"

    https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/01/05/national/tuna-new-years-auction-tokyo-toyosu-market/ https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2013/01/07/168813383/the-1-76-million-tuna-great-for-publicity-bad-for-the-species Kiyoshi Kimura, who calls himself the “Tuna King,” purchased a 608-pound...
  7. Boat Guy

    GPS jamming - Southeast USA - military exercise 1/16-1/24/20

    This came over the aviation channels.... I contacted U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center and made them aware and they are now going to send out the information to there Sector offices. But they could not direct me to any online notices. Perhaps the sector will post something. Until they do, be...
  8. Boat Guy

    Happy 2020 New Year! But, seriously what happened to 2000?

    Has it really been 21 years since we were saying 1999?....Haha... Time flies like it's traveling at light speed....It would be better if time "boated" instead of "flew"...
  9. Boat Guy

    Diesel Guys- How much time does it take you or your mechanic to.....

    How much time does it take you or your mechanic to do: 1. Oil Change 2. Impeller Change on your diesel boat...Bonus points if you have a 3116 and 400da! I understand that it's might be longer for the stbd motor as it's on the far side . Without detailing everything, I just received an...
  10. Boat Guy

    Safety video - Computer Generated reenactment of collision of frigate in Norway...

    Safety video - Computer Generated reenactment of collision of frigate in Norway...
  11. Boat Guy

    WESTERBEKE 7.6 Diesel Winterizing - Problem

    Ok, I don't recall ever having this issue....I closed the seacock and pulled the hose from the seacock and lowered into a 5 gal. bucket with 4 gal of antifreeze. I drained the strainer and poured antifreeze in that too and closed it back up... Started the Geni and she ran fine, but she wasn't...
  12. Boat Guy

    Conception incident and exit / egress USCG regs discussion

    I didn't want to muddy the boat incident thread with this discussion. In fact, if the tragedy never happened, I want to discuss the logic and the regulations of egress on vessels. So nothing needs to be specific to the Conception incident as I understand this is a common design and approval...
  13. Boat Guy

    Coffee maker cabinet - removal of coffee maker into a storage cabinet

    Hey guys, I know the coffee maker is a great thing for many people, but for some, it really takes up some room. Since I don't drink coffee, I removed mine and converted it into a pot/pans cabinet.... As you might know, the cabinet isn't finished off behind the coffee maker. So you have to...
  14. Boat Guy

    Royce Industries..... Still around? Flexi sensor?

    I replaced my sending units with Royce Flexi-sensor a few years back. I just went to do an inspection of the sendor at the tank and noticed the plastic clip that holds the sensor in place has snapped and broke. I'd like to discuss with them and possibly get a replacement. The sending unit...
  15. Boat Guy

    Shoutout to Sea Ray customer support....

    I know this goes without saying, but SR customer support is great. Very helpful and answers any question you might need an answer to regarding your vessel no matter what vintage... That said, I wouldn't want you to take it for granted. If you have some questions you need answers to, perhaps...
  16. Boat Guy

    I'm sure you've seen this....Hard to look away...thequalifiedcaptain

    https://www.instagram.com/thequalifiedcaptain/
  17. Boat Guy

    Diesel Bio Algae Bug Treatment reviews - Tested

    I thought this might be of interest to many of you....Now we just need to find an article reviewing US products. https://www.pbo.co.uk/gear/12-diesel-bug-treatments-tested-43353
  18. Boat Guy

    Would this bother you? Electrical cords.....

    So, I'm looking over at a dock neighbor's boat this am as I see some wasps making a nest. under the gunnel of his boat. But, this is what caught my attention. Initially I thought it was simply exposed wires being plugged into the shore power cord. But since my camera has a good zoom I can see...
  19. Boat Guy

    When you see it......It's the little things.

    When you see it......It's the little things.....Some of you will appreciate this accomplishment today.
  20. Boat Guy

    Flagpoles on boats ....

    I saw a sundancer with twin American flags in the rod holders. I can't find the pict now, but was wondering what you guys use and the size....Fiberglass telescoping? Aluminum?
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