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Actually, it's a familiar old theme. "Play in your own backyard and stay out of mine." In this era of change, some things don't. Aye?

To learn more about all-things-solar, I recommend a super-site: www.oceanplanetenergy.com Up to date info available here on: Battery systems (Lithium v AGM) Solar power (Solbian v Solara) Battery charging/monitoring Charge controllers System design Regional dealers I purchased 2 Solara semi...

Tho helpful, not foolproof. Consider Bob's above bridle set up in high winds and steepish wave action. The bow will pitch and yaw. It doesn't take too much imagination to anticipate the bridle becoming entangled or chafing thru on the anchor roller bracket. This can present a significant...

Kudos for bridle use at anchor. A bridle and snubber are essentially the same albeit the former (as seen in Bob's photo) is "Y" (or a "V" with a short tail) while the latter is "I". These are essential, to most, using all chain anchor rode to reduce shock loads on deck hardware and the boat...

Maybe use more fenders while learning to maneuver your boat. All else well attended, I wouldn't be too ashamed showing a few scrapes/abrasions on the rub rail of my boat. Carefully look around around and you'll find they are quite common. I recall the most upsetting 'ding' I had was the...

I've always gone with the max HP recommended by the Mfg. Why? Larger engine(s), under load, work less than smaller engines. What's dat? It translates in, all other things equal, potential longevity of your engine(s). Plus, smaller twin engines despite 2X maintenance, offer many advantages over...

Being the most plentiful molecule in the universe, at first, hydrogen seems like a reasonable cheap fuel source. But, it's not, as we find out by digging deeper, closer to where the truth is buried. And, to you younger whipper-snappers who may be unaware of the Hindenburg Disaster (1937, New...

Micro-calculations for researching exact mpg on a perfect flat sea, known load, etc is an interesting exercise leading to a possible disappointment. Day to day differences in wind, sea state, current, load, even altitude at different locations will be different from your carefully researched...

Up sizing the anchor adds to the benefits of holding on the bottom whatever length of chain you have. If your concern is too much weight forward with a larger anchor, removing equivalent chain length weight compensates. I like chain, so I probably wouldn't cut off a few pounds of chain...

Know before you go. Even in summer, Lake Superior’s water temperature is in the very low 50s*F. Thunderstorms with frequent wind changes create rough seas are a constant issue to know in advance. And, yes, common even then, believe me, dense fog. Have fun. Aye.

We who choose to surround ourselves with lives even more temporary than our own live in a fragile circle easily and often breached. Unable to accept its awful gaps, we still would live no other way. We cherish memory as the only certain immortality, never fully understanding the necessary...

I had twin Honda 90s on my 2014 26 CD Venture. I don't know if twin 100s (available now) would have gotten me "out of the hole" quicker than the jackrabbit starts as the 90s gave me but I probabley would have gone for the 100s if they were available then. Keep in mind CDs are relatively flat...

Check your use. Check your voyage arena. Get the right prop(s). Check the engine weights: twin vs single. Examine your capability, knowledge and experience. Go for more vs less horse power; like hiking in cold weather. You can always reduce but never gain what you don't have. Aye.

Please remember, recreational dollars spent are not real dollars. Real dollars are your hard earned money used for things you really need like food, beer, shelter, clothing, medicine and healthcare, maybe insurance, home utilities, and an occasional single malt scotch on a special occasion...

A good article on core materials (balsa, '3 flavors' of foam) and core dysfunction: https://www.sailmagazine.com/diy/know-core-principles On eventual cored sandwich hull damage from freeze/thaw cycling, when you find that perfect boat you want to keep forever, consider living in the (deep)...

Jump in with both feet. The water's fine. Aye.

Better cold feet than taking chances on the East coast late in fall; hurricane season. Ernesto hit in late August that year and that was about the end of hurricanes there that year, but you wouldn't have known that at the time of your planned passage to Florida. To play it safe, most savy old...

I'm with those who agree with what Grandpa used to say: Aye.

Grandpa, an old Navy man, used to say also, I remember Never think you have all the answers. Aye.

Your photo shows an old twist stud canvas fastener. It is the male half that screws onto a fixed surface. It fits into the female part of the fastener pair, not shown, on the canvas securing it. https://www.westmarine.com/west-marine- ... 80035.html Aye.