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http://s214.photobucket.com/albums/cc210/jrirvine/Boat%20Flooring/?albumview=slideshow For the past three seasons, I have wanted to replace the carpeting in the master cabin, salon and aft cabin with teak flooring. For reasons that presently escape me, I recently did find the...

Did this get your attention? Rather than try to explain how this was done, I thought a drawing would be much better. The only issue here is that I will not have one of those way cool satellite domes on my hard top. Maybe Jim can get me just the dome only and I can mount it for aesthetics.

Over the last few years our southern bay friends have taken a real beating on the “Best of the Bay” survey. Well, here is your chance to pull up the rear as they say and try to make the “best of” list this year. http://tinyurl.com/c8kq6k

Late this season I noticed some light gray smoking from both engines that would not dissipate until after running for several minutes at our typical cruising speed at 2200 rpms. When returning to the dock, most smoke had dispelled but would occur again at start up and be noticeable when...

My port side engine hatch actuator will not completely close. The hatch remains raised about 3/8”, while the starboard side closes tight. I have cleaned the lip on the hatch and deck where it closes thinking it was binding, but to no avail. My guess is that there may be some air in the system...

Decided to keep her in the slip this winter and need an ice eater. The marina will rent them, but I have never been one to rent something that you will need repeatedly, especially when the cost of one rental may be over 50% of the cost to purchase. Anyone have any recommendations as to...

Just received the June issue of Chesapeake Bay magazine where they publish the annual reader survey of the best of everything for boaters on the bay. It comes as no surprise that the best of the best is to be found only in the “whimpy” part. Take THAT you manly bay braggarts. All you have is...

If you have a dirty computer screen, click on this utility for a free cleaning whenever needed. http://cache.valleywag.com/assets/resources/screenclean.swf

Did anyone catch the new happy report just released on the evening news? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22896014/ Apparently, guys start being unhappy in the mid-forties and are most unhappy in the early fifties. They must not have surveyed any Searay owners because I know we are all one big...

Played hooky this afternoon and went to the Baltimore boat show and the awards go to. . . Best in Show: Searay 38, largest boat SR had, but no diesel, so I told them to keep it. Almost best in show: Four Winns V378 with twin Volvo Diesel 500 IPS, very nice and it’s the best Searay copy...

Anyone know anything about Russo Marine,291 Mystic Avenue,Medford, MA? They have a boat I am interested in and may go there while in the area over Thanksgiving.

Thought it might be interesting if we could share this season’s numbers now that many of us are shrink wrapped. The winner would of course claim bragging rights for “hard core boater of the year”. The final hours for some may be disappointing, such as the poor souls that had their lakes...

Photobucket test - Balls Creek Anchorage off Choptank Balls Creek B&B Balls Creek Restored Tug Crew returning from shore leave in Oxford

For those looking for something boating related to do this weekend, the end of the season festival in Chestertown might be a choice. We went last year and had a great time. The ships are very impressive and come from many places. If going by water, the trip takes about an hour from the mouth...

Anyone know the recommended upholstery cleaner for the padded upholstery such as on the mattress and surrounding area? No, it's not from what you are thinking, our puppy jumped up on this area with not so clean paws.

It’s amazing how much entertainment value can be found in a crowded harbor anchorage area on a Labor Day weekend and at no additional charge. Late Sunday evening on our way back from Oxford, we decided to drop the hook in St. Michaels behind the Maritime Museum. In about an hour it became...

So how many ways are there to sink a boat? At least everyone is ok, except for the jellyfish stings. http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/annearundel/bal-md.ar.rescue07aug07,0,7447251.story

We got quite the surprise when taking the dink off the storage rack this past Saturday. I would say it’s about to deliver twins any minute now. Anybody else ever have this to deal with? I know it was not over inflated. :smt017

Recently, we anchored on the Wye River for a relaxing day and to enjoy the natural beauty of the area. Having just claimed our spot on Dividing Creek, I took the puppy to shore on the dink. After making landfall, I was ordered back to the mother ship by the admiral “post hasteâ€. Thinking...

This past Friday, we made the run up to Great Oak Landing, in the Chesapeake, for a dealer sponsored event in rather sloppy conditions of 20 – 25 mph winds and 3 foot constant chop. (BTW, thanks Tim for the pointers on how to navigate the entrance cut, this was helpful.) Our boat handled...