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https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-ne ... io-strait/ After a wave took out a windshield, causing injuries the wind was too high for operating the boat. A Coast Guard crew handled the boat the WA DOT Ferry, the Samish ran wind interference. No bad acting boaters, but a genuine accident...

When I heard about this earlier this year, I decided I wanted it as soon as possible. This likely is as reliable as any emergency feature currently on our boats. With the added ability to work as well anywhere ashore. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technolo ... llite-sos/

https://www.bwsailing.com/anatomy-of-a-tragedy-at-sea/ I don't think this has been previously posted. A harrowing tale of what can go wrong even for the well prepared.

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-ne ... vy-damage/ I have not been able to figure out how hitting a dolphin could cause superstructure damage so high up on the ferry. Anyone have any ideas. I have never seen damage like this before, usually, always in a hard landing it is fairlly square...

https://www.navytimes.com/naval/2022/06 ... collision/ This is a good review for all of us afloat. None of it will come as a surprise to those reading this site. But reviewing what others did which lead to disaster is always is a good reminder of best practices.

As I was reversing the front seat (from facing the removable table to facing front) I must have got it off track. Nothing appeared broken, but I have not been able to figure out the geometry to get it back on track and in the flanges. It almost looks like I have to disassemble some stops, but...

These are trying times. I still recommend a way of blocking certain viewers. Then they can say what the want, and I do not have to read what I do not want. I will not explain why, it is just nicer not to.

https://www.maritime-executive.com/arti ... per-charts This will begin mid 2020 and be complete 2025. I am curious, will phone and pads be able to download one or any of the charts at the appropriate scale (being reduce to 12 scales as I remember), and then GPS your position on it. This could...

https://komonews.com/news/local/bremert ... his-2-dogs Not a C-Dory, but interesting story on a boat catching fire. The owner risked his life ensuring other boats would not be involved. I suspect we all would like more details.

I have looked, one of my sons did join, and I have friends who are interested in a shared boat club. I know pilots in our area have frequently been co-owners of Cessna 180s, and it all seems to be done without any problems. Whereas commercial boat clubs seem to want several hundred dollars a...

I have been wanting to explore a few miles up the Duwamish River, and getting mixed results about how far it is navigable. Has any body done this?

An acquaintance received an inheritance which included a boat in a marina. She is disabled and needs to do all this right. Attorney says sell it immediately, but I have a question or two. Obviously the estate is responsible for any debt connected with the boat as well as any pollution concerns...

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-wor ... -columbia/ This time with tibia and fibia, even a picture - perhaps more suitable for Halloween than Christmastide

http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-new ... h-to-kill/ A well researched article, and warning for those coming to cold water country from warm water country.

Recharge Wrap-up: Electric Bayliner conversion, China considers EV mandates Audi updates 2017 A3 E-Tron; Hyundai delivers Tucson Fuel Cell to Quebec.  shares  shares  shares  shares  shares  shares  shares  License John Beltz Snyder An electric...

Despite noticing the rip tides all over the place in Rich Passage , accompanying a new moon tide I did not exercise extra precautions coming into the Bremerton Marina. After a few seconds of panic and an unpleasant meeting with an anchor hanging off the port side of a sailboat, but with the...

One of the things I never did was work on cars or small motors. Ever. I always managed to cope pretty well by catching things early and driving or taking things to a shop. This plan does not work with my boat. At all! I have asked mechanics about things, but they were not interested in being...

Unexpectedly left shoulder went out, almost completely. Pain is mostly tolerable but keeps me from sleeping, to the point that surgery is essential. Many severe tendon tears. I really don't want to miss boating the next few to several months, on the other hand I intend to follow the...

Yesterday I sped up to 17 knots ensure being out of the way of the Point Defiance ferry, and hit a piece of submerged wood. After a very loud and frightening 'thunk' evidently it or part of it fouled the propeller and the 2006 Suzuki 90 very briefly revved up and then idled (or I idled it). I...

http://www.boatus.com/magazine/2015/dec ... _art3_1115 When I use the cigarette lighter 12 volt my Windows phone says 'slow charging, use an appropriate charger', or words to that effect. And my phone gives the same message when I hook it up to my backup recharging battery, either 1 or 2 amp...