Let's face it. People don't wear life vests because many of them are big, bulky, and cumbersome, thereby rendering folks uncomfortable and less mobile. That, I believe, is why they aren't worn. Of course, there are plenty of high speed ones out there that are stylish and wear like a regular jacket. ...

Stephen, I also have a small tear in my genny. looks like it was ripped by my winch while trailoring. Those winches have sharp edges. what did you end up getting? i went to the web site and was overwhelmed with many options. i am interested in cheap and minimal. i'd rather inquire with a disinterest...

I'd like to chime in on this messy thread. I despise censorship and agree that parents are responsible fully for monitoring what their kids read. However, don't write things in this public forum that you would not say directly to your audience when meeting face to face. Certainly, if one will not id...

Former athlete drowned near Jupiter, Fla. (probably could not swim) after strong winds dumped him into the Atlantic. Fishing companion didn't know how to operate boat whatsoever and watched his friend drown. I think that all wives should be taught to operate the boat competently under sail and power...

That thing would be so darn small, it would hardly seem worth having.

The Coast Guard "talked" to him? He should have been arrested for reckless endangerment of his children and the crew on your ship. That is absolute crap. Someone also should have made note of his identity and kicked his gd a**. I sure as hull would have.

Price matters, too. A real sailboat is real[ly] expensive.

Nemo, don't know how new you are to boating but if you are very green, allow me to tell you to be very careful when you turn on the engine and use it to assist with rode collection. There seems to be an invisible magnet on all lines in the water which draws them toward the spinning propeller. Cautio...

Nice ideas. I hope you cleaned those milk jugs well.

I just would not have thought of that. Maybe because I never owned a boat before or maybe general lack of foresight. Thanks, Moe.

Chip

The size of the Igloo cooler that WM sells and that fits perfectly in the aft berth cutout on the starboard side of the 2005 26M is 72 quarts, or 110 cans. Great for a group day trip or an overnight weekend trip but not quite big enough for all of you multi-day, hardcore cruisers. It keeps things co...

Lloyd, The book I mentioned is Claiborne S. Young, Cruising Guide to Western Florida (6th ed.). For a complete list of Young's cruising guides, visit www.pelicanpub.com. Apparently, he has written Coastal Charts for Cruising Guide to Western Florida , which, you guessed it, is a cross-referenced com...

they market that they produce either 4 a day or 4 an hour, I thought.

I'm not sure of the tide. I believe that charts give you the low tide depths (yes, I am ign'ant), and the relevant chart lists about 3 feet. It was in the morning, around 10 a.m., in Bayport, Fla. (State Road 50 dead ends here on the West Coast). The water was clear and boy could I see all of the ro...

Andy S,

Where do you get your biodegradable soap? WM and Bass Pro Shops don't carry it. Did you have to go to a camping store to find it?