When anchoring match the bottom type and depth with the proper anchor and scope. Be sure to allow for tidal current changes and enough swing room that doesn’t put you hard aground. […]
This is a one year old boat that has traveled from Fort Lauderdale, FL to the Chesapeake Bay, Newport, RI and back south to the FL Keys. […]
Summer is here and many people head north for a cooler season. Sometimes that means we’re asked to deliver their boat to their vacation home on the Vineyard or the Great Lakes. If they won’t be near the water, they may ask us to prepare their boats for summer storage. Often, that means a haul out to a boat yard. Throughout the summer we will make scheduled visits to the yard, replacing the chemical dehumidifiers and checking on the boat overall. If a Hurricane approaches we can return to make it storm worthy.
Boat Type/Length – Kha Shing Trawler 40 feet
Engine type/Horsepower – Twin Volvo 200 HP
Economical Cruising Speed – 9 knots
Starting location – Fort Pierce, FL
Final Destination – Australia, Down Under […]
Our United States Military Services are ever alert and prepared to defend our country. Many of their training locations are right along the Intracoastal Waterway or ICW in cruiser lingo. […]
Vessel type/length – Beneteau Swift Trawler 42
Engine type – Twin Cummins 6 cylinder 380 HP
Cruising speed – 24 knots
Starting location – Charleston, SC
Destination – Stuart, FL
Boat Type/Length – Custom REX63 feet
Engine Type – Twin Detroit Diesel 671/485 HP
Economical Cruising Speed – 12 knots, planes 18 knots
Starting location – Fort Pierce, FL
Final Destination – Juno Beach, FL
What incredible wildlife we see offshore and inland along the waterway. A small reference book can help even the novice become an avid bird watcher. While we are offshore we maintain a sharp look out, not only for the obvious boat and ship traffic but also for the elusive sea turtle, mola mola fish and playful pod of dolphin. As quick as you can say, “look over there!” a splash may be the only evidence of a leatherback turtle or even a whale. […]
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