Or should I say, “solve one problem and another pops up”? Last month I wrote about installing a new turbocharger on our boat Keeper (Got Boost? LIBW June 2021).After taking care of some other items that needed attention, like a loose propeller, we launched Keeper…
Long Island Boating World
Captains and families on the Long Island Sound do not have to go far for a fun weekend on their boat. Long Island’s north shore has six “exits” off the Long Island Sound that are worth a visit. These include three bays, two harbors and…
You love boats and want to be out on the water for a relaxing weekend, cruising with the family, rafting with friends, enjoying nature in a quiet cove, or hitting the fishing grounds. Some boaters are semi-pro boat racing enthusiasts and race in appropriate venues.…
The naming of a boat, even a very small boat, is a serious matter.-William Adkin I sell boats, new and used, so I don’t need our trade journals to tell me LOTS of you have bought new or a used boat recently and you’re wondering…
In last month’s installment, we discussed removing old bottom paint, repairing imperfections, and getting the vessel prepped for repainting. Time to paintThe paint should be shaken at the store and mixed again before use. When any paint sits for some time the components will separate…
It’s Easy As ABC and 123 * * * Previously we talked about the proper use of the ship’s radio for both standard communications and in emergency situations. However, emergencies can occur at times when neither radios nor cell phones can be used due to…
Recently, NOAA issued an updated hurricane forecast, indicating a windy road ahead. After thinking about protecting yourself and your family, what about the boat? Tis the season of heavy weather. This column is about that. Let Me Say It Again…Never stay on the boat. I…
Its nickname “chameleon of the sea” is well deserved. Seemingly gliding gracefully across the bottom with little effort, it can change its color from brown, gray green or even darker to blend with the pattern and color of the bottom on which it lands. To…
When Patty O’, our 42 foot Huckins sedan cruiser came to us the first year or so was spent making her comfortable to live aboard. The work included updating some basics that don’t stand the test of time well. Things like fuel tanks, iceboxes, and,…
Blue fish, blue fish, and more bluefish. On both shores the rebounded stock of bluefish in 2021 has been a welcome site. Remember take only what you need and keep their return going! Striped bass are mixed in with decent numbers being caught. A good…