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    Key Bridge in Baltimore collapses!

    crazy that it has basically blocked the shipping traffic. Curious to see how long this will take to clear a channel.
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    Portable battery bank - Are they becoming a real option now

    I got a OUPES 2400 (2234 wh, 2400w, 5000w surge) and use it instead of running the generator. Mainly to plug in fans, blender, electric grill, etc.. I plug the boat (30 amp) directly into the Oupes so I just use the normal outlets on the boat. It will also start and run my 1500w, 16,000 btu air...
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    Springtime shine 2024

    Anyone have tips for cleaning/reusing the buffing/polishing pads? Cheers,
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    Long winters nap....

    lol, I guess not compared to you northern types
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    Long winters nap....

    in water at my marina.
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    Long winters nap....

    horrible quality control from Volvo for the replacement long blocks I guess...
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    Long winters nap....

    370 (37')
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    Long winters nap....

    Well, after the saga of 2 failed replacement long blocks from Volvo back to back, she got in the water mid October and I was able to put 20 hours on her. Had the shop do the break-in oil change and everything looks good so far. Now winterizing is complete and ready for the long winters nap until...
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    what to do in Charleston, SC (by car) ???

    The wife and I are thinking of stopping there for 2 nights on our way back from FL after visiting in-laws for xmas. I have always heard good things, but not sure what to do there (shop, drink, eat)? Worth the stop? Any recommendations? Cheers, TDS
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    October weather

    Long story short - Fall of 2021 - new starboard long block installed June of 2022 - discovered "knock" in bottom end and it was determined new long block failed April of 2023 - another new volvo long block installed and immediately failed during sea trial. July of 2023 - charted a Jeanneau NC...
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    October weather

    Just got her back to my home port yesterday and now ready to start the 2023 boating season, lol. Plan on running her to mid December or so thanks to climate change.
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    I took the charter boat there on 7/30 and luckily got a slip in the afternoon. Place was packed!
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    No alcohol ALL WEEKEND!!!
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    Pirate, was this your fault?
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    Went to Bowleys on the Bay Monday for dinner, was able to tie up at fuel dock after 5pm. Good food and cool place. We did Carsons Creekside last night for dinner. Really impressed with the food at this place. Not a lot of docking options though if on a crowded weekend. Side note, I was...
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    Anyone been to Carson's Creekside lately? Might stop there Wednesday for a causal dinner.
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    we hit up Crazy Tuna for lunch on Sunday. First time there, neat place, decent food and and good crushes.
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    that's a bummer. I guess I will try Tuna next door then.
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    wow, so they are closed all summer?
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    Attn: Pirate Lady and Others - Need Dock Bar Recommendations

    Good info, thanks. I need to get back to Fairly Creek, heard a lot about JFJ!
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