Recent content by Jake

Bob, I think you should change your name to "Encyclopedia". What a wealth of knowledge. May you enjoy many fun filled years in your 25.

Rosborough based on my experience.

Didn't see where they used identical props.

Encouraging yes, but the important number is how many were sold.

Ken, I wasn't directly responding to your post, which is why I didn't quote it. Just musing on the back and forth banter. Actually, I very much agree that the C-Dory is a niche boat, probably why it is still on the market, the niche still exists. If I were on the coast, it would be high on my...

Yeah, so take that. :shock: :)

Thanks for posting, think I will stick to the inland lakes and maybe ICW, that looked like it happened way too easily to me. Jake

Bob, Thanks for all the info, facts and history. Really helps to understand the circumstances and challenges.

Okay, so this caught my eye since rolling in a beam sea really bothers my wife. What "design" of boat (under 28 feet) is best at minimizing the rolling?

Based on recent events such as the ferry and private boat collision, I assume there is no integration of radar, AIS and autopilot to avoid collisions with other vessels or land. Is that correct? I've never used any of these so please excuse if this makes no sense. Seems in these high tech...

Thanks for correcting my incorrect attempted statement of fact. Glad to hear members of the Navy can be immediately terminated. All you hear about in the media is months or year(s) long costly investigations followed by a hearing or trial before a final discharge for an action which would have...

You work for the Federal government, you don't even get fired, just reassigned. Sad

Did you ask the Taylors if they had any difficulty getting that GH47 thru the tight spots you encountered?

So what is the proper response when a bass boat comes up your port side, accelerates and cuts across your bow giving everyone on board a cold shower from his spray? Oh yes, and he waved. :roll:

Thanks Bob. I just thought the "male 30 amp to female 20 amp straight connector" sounded backwards to me. Jake