In reply to Gray. Glad to help, my pleasure
In reply to captnmike. You rock, thanks for the reply.
In reply to Gray. Sadly had to sell heart of Gold for health reasons. However, see below for some thoughts: I am/was very happ...
In reply to Bob. My pleasure
https://captnmike.com/2015/02/04/anchor-hitch/#comment-71820
Excellent explanation and instructions! Thanks Captain!
https://captnmike.com/2015/02/04/anchor-hitch/#comment-71817
Hello - Anything you have learned since doing the engine swap? Are you still happy that you did it? Getting more juice out of the engine sounds like a great benefit if a new engine is needed anyw...
I recently received this memory from a person that worked with me in Alaska and thought I would pass this on, Thanks Steve R for the memory. Wow, that is so neat. It stands to reason that you hav...
https://captnmike.com/2023/03/05/skipper-emeritus/#comment-71177
In reply to Katherine Alix-Gaudreau. I used Interlux Thinner Brushing Liquid 333 - mix very well! Caution: On a warm...
https://captnmike.com/2011/10/21/the-new-non-skid/#comment-71176
What did you thin the paint with for application? Thanks!
https://captnmike.com/2011/10/21/the-new-non-skid/#comment-71173
Bowline, How to Tie a Spilled Hitch Bowline, How to Tie a Bowline with Your Left Hand, others like Rules of The Road were more involved and took extra time. I am quite proud to have passed on a ...
https://captnmike.com/2009/10/07/marine-rules-of-the-road/#comment-68257
such as how to tie a fender or How to Tie a Bowline, How to Tie a Spilled Hitch Bowline, How to Tie a Bowline with Your Left Hand, others like Rules of The Road were more involved and took extra...
https://captnmike.com/2012/02/29/how-to-tie-a-bowline-with-your-left-hand-updated/#comment-68256
meeting. Some of the classes were “simple” such as how to tie a fender or How to Tie a Bowline, How to Tie a Spilled Hitch Bowline, How to Tie a Bowline with Your Left Hand, others like Rule...
https://captnmike.com/2014/04/09/how-to-tie-a-spilled-hitch-bowline/#comment-68255
at the end of the meeting. Some of the classes were “simple” such as how to tie a fender or How to Tie a Bowline, How to Tie a Spilled Hitch Bowline, How to Tie a Bowline with Your Left Hand...
https://captnmike.com/2009/08/18/how-to-tie-a-bowline/#comment-68254
Some recreational vessels do indeed have headlights - lights forward on the bow, usually below the sheer, to illuminate objects in the water when running at night.
https://captnmike.com/2022/07/07/why-dont-ships-have-headlights/#comment-62989
In reply to John Dapper. Thanks for the history update - I would t...
I was a helmsman on several destroyers in the 1960s. The clocks were still around, but rarely used. The cams were classified. I only got to steer once using the clock. All the ships have to start...
In reply to Knot Mate. Thanks for the update
https://captnmike.com/2011/04/13/lees-fender-knot/#comment-60621
In reply to Knot Mate. Thanks, I try very hard to have accurate and safe information on the site. Yes a locking hi...
https://captnmike.com/2011/02/27/is-this-your-cleat/#comment-60620
Just wanted to thank you, too many pleasure boaters are married to the single figure-8 that Ashley shows. But we don't work with tarred hemp; we have slippery, stretchy stuff. An extra figure 8 '...
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