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Acknowledgements: Some confusion as the post is about off-beach anchoring; boat stern secured on shore tied off or anchored ashore in the shallows with bow anchor in deep water. Bahamian moor language is not applicable to this situation as pointed out. 'Modified Bahamian mooring' and 'Bahamian...

A Bahamian mooring has the 2 anchors set at about angle of say 180 degrees, the widest angle possible, which is commonly used. A bridled "Y" would have the anchors set at a more acute angle, not approaching 180 degrees. A "Y" bridle 2 anchor set up (less angle) is not a "T" 2 anchor set up...

My understanding of this 'Bahamian moor-like" off beach overnight anchor system while you try to sleep swating gnats, the boat moves around as the wind, current and the tide changes. This causes the anchor rodes to twist, chafe, and/or snag on anything protruding under the hull (keel, props...

Sort of elemental, Watson. Whether it's your first tri-cycle, your first bike, boat, car, motorcycle, water skis, etc the rule is: First learn control, then speed. Not Darwinian Awards, given posthumously, are testament that some just don't get it. Aye. Grandpa used to say, "Different...

So, whattsup with ''dings an' things''? Or, "Why doesn't my new stuff stay looking that way forever?" ssobol got it: it's "a fact of life" (aka The Second Law of Thermodynamics). And, it never decreases. Aye.

I've had 'pros' perform surveys and sea trials purchasing a couple used boats with mixed results; one boat OK indefinitely, one OK (seemingly) for a couple years followed by hull/deck water intrusion. The only constant with this is the surveyor always gets paid, regardless. The bottom line is...

People do get into trouble. I'll go with Mark Twain's reasoning. Aye.

Yes, the deeper the hull dead rise (the deeper "V"), the more power is required. The tradeoff is deeper Vs ride better in the chop; i.e., cutting thru seas vs bouncing on top of them. Of course, there are limits. The better the ride, the happier the occupants. Hence, 'the best rides' cost...

The first 9/11 happened to Kauai in 1992 in the form of Hurricane Iniki, a Cat 4. I was 200 miles away in Maui under tropical storm warnings, relatively safe. Not so in November, 1999 experiencing wrong way H Lenny's eye on St Martin, just 2 days after sailing there from Newport, RI. I no...

I agree that throttles, I have experienced, have an adjustment to regulate the resistance to maintain a given position at the desired engine rpm. Tongue-in- cheek printed comments are confusing to decipher without more information. Without tone and body language, words alone, especially brief...

I do not know a qualified source that recommends allowing a motorized vessel to find its own sea condition ride comfort level, i.e., depend on hull banging to lessen throttle and soften the ride. My understanding: it is the vessel operator (aka captain, the one in charge) who has the duty and...

It's been said, So, there's one factor to consider: the operator of any vessel. Another factor is the vessel. Basically, smaller vessels are safer near shore (inland rivers, lakes, coastal) in favorable weather that frequently changes. Further offshore, smaller vessels are more subject to...

My take: Beware the swivel(s). Not just me. More here: https://www.passagemaker.com/technical/ ... akest-link and here: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sails- ... n-required and here, from our own Dr Bob: - THATAWAY quote Aug 2019 https://www.thehulltruth.com/boating-fo ... wivel.html Aye.

Yes, all life is full of risk and fun is fun. I've done plenty of 'fun things' in my life. As I now look back, some were plain stupid, but I got off unscathed. I don't know why. Maybe my escaping serious injury in my younger years was recognizing the value of taking "calculated risks" sooner...

When I was a productive human being, I treated injuries from all sorts of "fun" activities, on/in the water and otherwise. Oh yea. Inflatable tubes/sleds are big and puffy being filled with air - looking fairly harmless. And sure, they're fun; like waterskiing and wakeboarding are fun. The...

Marine toilets, AKA 'heads', are are boon and a bane near land. Initially concerned when I bought a CD 26 Venture, I ordered it with a composting head. I happily never used it. Read on. My prior experience, with several chartered boats then owned boats, was that larger boats with "multiple...

I have a SS foldable Northill in a basket sitting in my garage similar to Bob's picture. PM me if you are interested in it. As an aside on anchors, just like on boats, none are perfect for all conditions. The best you can do is diligent research, pay your money then take your chances. The time...

RADAR IN HEAVY RAIN My experience is radar’s use navigating through a downpour and/or avoiding/circumventing a thunderstorm has been invaluable. It is not a surprise if your 1.5KW radar unit gives poor results in heavy rain. It is on the lower end of transmission power, one of the variables*...

Concur with the above adding radar is not only good for collision avoidance but also it is a navigational aid. Use of the electronic bearing line (EBL) is very helpful in identifying land masses, bouys, obstacles in poor visibility (fog yes, how about heavy rain?) especially if your chart...

Weather predictions vary in character and severity even in a local area. This is know as 'local variation'. I first witnessed this as a kid noticing our area forecast was "Rain". I went outside and is was raining but when I crossed the street to my friend's house it was not. This phenomenon...