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  1. ChuckW

    Perko gets it...cudos for great service

    Just wanted to share my recent experience with Perko. In my annual haul back from FL this past week, the knob on my folding masthead light must have been loose, and spun off in the wind. Argg... I called Perko and to my delight 1) the phone was immediately answered by a person, 2) I was...
  2. ChuckW

    Salt Water Corrosion, Time to bust out big BOAT dollars...

    For those that know me here, like so many of us on this forum, I take pride in taking good care of my boats. Always do scheduled maintenance, always tackle problems when they occur, try to be pro-active. Do projects that I can and hire a mechanic when I can't. I've got 6 full seasons on my 260DA...
  3. ChuckW

    Overheating or just the circumstances of the moment...

    So while on my last cruise I had a new twist to overheating I haven't seen before. First some background... My risers and manifolds are original. I have about 675 hrs on the engine. Two seasons ago I had them removed and inspected and was told they look great. Time for another look for sure...
  4. ChuckW

    Florida Keys Advice on ramps for extended stay....

    I'm headed down to the Keys for a few days. I'm hoping to put in at Key Largo somewhere and leave my tow rig for a few days. I see tons of ramps listed on Active Captain, but does anyone have a suggestion for a place that will allow my rig to be left there and be safe? Ideally behind a gated...
  5. ChuckW

    Baltimore Info Needed...

    Well, to make a long story short, me an my friends do an annual trip. We WERE headed to NH this weekend, but weather has caused us to take pause and plan a new. So on short notice we are going to head to Baltimore (tow boat down there), boat, have fun and OH Yeah, see our beloved Pats take on...
  6. ChuckW

    Portsmouth NH Info...

    Going to be heading up to Portsmouth NH for a few days. Looking at the marina information for that area, I'm not sure where the ideal location for us would be. Anyone know that port well? Our key criteria: - Clean bathrooms and showers - Handy to dining and night life ashore Thanks,
  7. ChuckW

    SeaRay Knoxville Plant

    Down in Knoxville for a few days. My daughter is rowing in the US Nationals this weekend. Headed over to the SR Knoxville plant for a tour later today. Looking forward to seeing the operation. Will be visiting the Mastercraft plant as well. Looking forward to contrasting the two. Updates to...
  8. ChuckW

    Sunday was a great day on the water here in NE...

    We enjoyed a glorious day on the water. My good friend Bob, his father-in-law Jack, and I took a tour. We set out from Mattapoisett, headed over to Woods Hole, then down the West coast of the Elizabeth Islands to Cuttyhunk, across to Menemsha for lunch. Then up to Oak Bluffs, back to Vineyard...
  9. ChuckW

    Cinco de Mayo in Providence RI

    Lola's is having it's annual Cinco de Mayo fest on Saturday May 5. I went down to the "under new management" marina there (Foxpoint Marina) last weekend and had a good time. They are cleaining and repairing the docks and getting ready for the season. The dockmaster was very nice and helpful...
  10. ChuckW

    1st Day of Season on the Water

    Enjoying a great day out. We cruised down to Newport. The town is busy but the water is quiet. My 9yo at the helm...lovin'it. Chuck
  11. ChuckW

    Zumwalt, the Navy's next destroyer

    hmmm what's in a name anyway.... http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/04/12/cutting-edge-navy-warship-being-built-in-maine/?test=latestnews
  12. ChuckW

    Massive wave slams yacht during race

    55 kt winds... no thanks. http://video.foxnews.com/v/1542707353001/massive-wave-slams-yacht-during-race/?playlist_id=86856 but they are still afloat and limping back to shore...wow!
  13. ChuckW

    Blogger shows world how to sneak anything past TSA’s nude body scanners

    hmmmm....interesting...I wonder how real this could be...fly the friendly skies folks knowing your TSA has you covered. :smt021 http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2012/03/08/blogger-shows-world-how-to-sneak-anything-past-tsas-nude-body-scanners/ Check out the video at the bottom, too. I need to...
  14. ChuckW

    Restoration of a 1986 Boston Whaler 11 Super Sport

    Last summer my son bought his first boat, a 1986 Boston Whaler 11 Super Sport. It has a 1985 20hp Evinrude outboard with power tilt and tele-flex steering. Our winter project, is a father / son project, to restore this classic. Spring will come soon, we have our work cut out for us. I will...
  15. ChuckW

    Dolphin Stampede...

    We love it when the dolphins run in our wake, sometimes so close to the boat you could reach out and pet them (we don't). But this would freak me out a bit. http://now.msn.com/now/0225-dolphins-race-ship.aspx
  16. ChuckW

    Hello from the City of Sails...

    My wife and I decided to stop over in Auckland for a couple of days on our way to Fiji. We explored your harbor today and then visited the museum. We'll be back another day.
  17. ChuckW

    Joined the two boat owner club today...

    Just bought a 1986 Boston Whaler 110 Sport with an Evinrude 20 HP OB on it. :smt038:smt038:smt038 Pick it up Friday. We are excited :grin:, this will primarily be a kids' boat for use on our local lake, but will be taking it with us on some trips as a tender. The boat is in perfect...
  18. ChuckW

    Bourne, P-Town and the PAN Mass Challenge Aug 6-7th.

    Well just finished the haul back from FL yesterday. Lost one set of bearings before we even got out of FL. Other than that it was an easy trip, again. This coming weekend I have some friends riding in the PAN Mass Challenge. Saturday night they spend the night at the mass maritime academy in...
  19. ChuckW

    Someone had a bad day...

    I was out last night and came across this boat in Lemon Bay in Englewood, FL. No signs of anyone onboard. When I came back in after dark, the boat was dark, too. Didn't seem like anyone was in a hurry to get her afloat when the tide came back up.:smt021
  20. ChuckW

    Aquapalooza 2011 - Lido Beach, Sarasota, FL

    Who all is coming out to the Sarasota/Venice event at Lido Beach? We'll be there. Cheers,
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