Boats & Boating

i have a 17 foot carolina skiff, 50hp 2 stroke johnson ,RPM at 5500

2007-10-03 14:48:15 · 6 answers · asked by sumsin4nutin2000 1

2007-10-03 13:21:02 · 8 answers · asked by DB 1

its a flat river boat

2007-10-03 02:55:34 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Want to get a quote for a new mainsail without having to go down to the boat to measure.

2007-10-03 01:27:06 · 3 answers · asked by Graham Y 1

2007-10-02 23:09:47 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

My father recently inherited a sailboat from his grandfather. The sails were stored in a garage inside a cardboard barrel and now have dark stains (rust?) on them.

We're trying to figure out the best way to remove the stains without damaging the sails. Any ideas?

2007-10-02 14:11:52 · 3 answers · asked by Kenzie 2

I have a 2007 Sweetwater 1980RE and am attempting to get it into Commercial operations in Australia. The Local authorities here need to know the tech specs on the frame and the tubes. I have contacted Godfrey Marine by email on three occasions, but they have not responded.

The local dealer can't answer the question and as I am not trying to purchase aren't interested in trying to chase this up.

I really am desperate for an answer to what the hull construction is ?mm plate and of ??grade material. Niether of these details are available to me for some reason, so I am hoping someone out there will know this answer and where I can locate a source of reference.

Thanks

2007-10-02 12:35:52 · 1 answers · asked by Rational Thought 3

The new ship Titanic II is sailing on her maiden voyage. As luck woul have it, she strikes an iceberg. The leak created is taking in water at a rate of 3.25 tons every 12 minutes. The ship is 40 miles from the nearest land. The captain knows that the ship will sink if it takes in 68 tons of water. The pumps of the ship can throw out 12 tons of water every hour. With this damage, the ship can travel at 2.25 miles per hour. Will the Titanic II sink before it reaches shore? if it does sink, how far from shore will it sink?

2007-10-02 07:42:43 · 4 answers · asked by Terry C 1

2007-10-02 06:26:03 · 6 answers · asked by mseadog 1

Have a johnson 88 horse power out board motor. Need to winterize. Wondering if this is something that can be done
with out taking it to a marina. Anyone know the details on what would need to be done?

2007-10-02 06:00:46 · 6 answers · asked by Kat G 6

I don't know what kind of commercial boat I want to build. I just need to know the general supplies?

2007-10-02 05:50:22 · 3 answers · asked by spinkletreat 3

I purchased a storage unit of OMC 50's - 70's boat parts and have been selling them on eBay for 2 years now, id switchy109. I have uncovered a windshield that I would like to put up, new with one chip along the edge, and I dont know how to list it or what it might be worth. It would have been put into the storage unit in the 70's. It is flat glass, 36" wide and 17-1/2" tall with two humps on top, like on the top of a heart. Any ideas???

2007-10-02 02:58:17 · 1 answers · asked by mikey10959 1

2007-10-01 19:33:04 · 1 answers · asked by ian q 1

hi can anyone find e a pix of a sailor boat like u kno those cute baby sailor boats but it has 2 be cartooned and like really cute nd not messy, and it's ok if it has pictures of animals nd stuff like in noah's ark. thnx sooo much very appreciated..

2007-10-01 16:55:42 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

Or maybe you already have one and what's it's name?

Mine would be son of a son of a sailor.

2007-10-01 15:43:53 · 23 answers · asked by Jem 6

2007-10-01 15:03:51 · 5 answers · asked by john p 1

I am very attracted to the idea of permanently living aboard a narrowboat. I used to row regularly when I was at school and used to love the canal especially on a winter morning when it was incredibly quiet and yet in the city. I am a nurse so I could relocate more or less anywhere within commuting distance of a hospital so would be happy to go wherever I could find a residential mooring. I am single so no partner or kids to worry about squeezing in. My main worries are that I would spend all my savings/borrow money and then find that in a few years the boat was no longer habitable and had depreciated so I'd have nothing and also that I'd miss having neighbours and find it an isolating experience with just passing tourists for company. What is your advice ?

2007-10-01 11:04:09 · 11 answers · asked by Ben G 2

I'm a marina and boatyard manager, so I see this a lot: A guy buys a boat, knowing nothing about anything, and takes his family along for a ride. Crashing into the dock, can't tie a knot, etc etc.
Not only is he risking damage to his investment, but he's risking his families' life. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people literally avert death by the skin of their teeth... and be completely obvlious to it.
Wouldn't it be better to take some classes, get used to boating on a friend's boat, and such, before buying something too large to handle competently and setting off on a fantastic voyage?
What's your opinion? The more humorous the better. :)

2007-10-01 07:36:15 · 17 answers · asked by Cunning Linguist 4

What towing capacity needs for a skiboat?240 lbs?

2007-10-01 05:29:29 · 6 answers · asked by tdeer3 2

Is it better to own or to rent? which boat? where to buy? which marina? to be used on weekends. Sharing not an option.

2007-10-01 03:44:19 · 4 answers · asked by a1308 1

Our neighbor built his dock about 18" too far into the canal (the lake is on the other side of his dock). I was planning on getting a 24' pontoon boat but it will not fit.

He spent a lot of money and this will not be pretty but his actions have lowered the value of my house and has kept me from getting the boat I want.

Any suggstions as to who to contact first to find out what the rules are and who as jurisdiction?

2007-10-01 03:35:44 · 7 answers · asked by Wes W 1

It's a 1970's-era bass boat, and we ripped the entire floor out of it and re-did it, set it all in with new fiberglass. Then we sanded it all down smooth, and used Bondo to fill all the damaged areas and old holes from all the old equipment we took off. Now we'd like to paint it, but are unsure what kind of paint would be easiest to use and yet durable enough... it has to be something we can apply with brushes and/or rollers. Right now we're only looking to paint the interior, the floor, and the top side of the boat.

2007-10-01 03:13:18 · 5 answers · asked by Painter's Polka Dots 2

My wife and I are in the infant stages of planning a global circumnavigation. We haven't done any cruising to speak of so we don't know what to expect as far as expenses.

By expenses I don't mean typical groceries and exchange rates. What I'm looking for is slip rent or mooring fees and such. It will be for a 36' monohull.

About how much can we plan on spending? I've heard/read amounts in the range of $600.00/ month to $2,000.00/ month. Like I said, we're in the early stages so approximations from folks who have "been there- done that" would be great!

2007-09-30 22:33:01 · 5 answers · asked by John 4

we have had it for about 6 months and when we got it t ran fine and went around 35 mph. now it ownt go any faster than about 20. there is a plug in the motor that sits under the oil resorvoir that is not plugged in. i plug it in anda buzzer sounds and then if i give it gas it shakes and kicks alot. any ideas would be appreciated.

2007-09-30 11:39:04 · 5 answers · asked by Joshua H 1

2007-09-30 08:45:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

my teacher gave a class project for making a boat. it should be made from unused things and if you want to buy some of the parts it should be less than $5 of total. every boat made wil be entered into school contest. so, what parameters should I make to build a perfect boat for the class project?

2007-09-30 00:56:34 · 6 answers · asked by **naDEshiKO** 2

i have very little funds to purchase a boat for fishing .For my time off but if you or any one you know has used boat without leaks with clear title and running motor and a towable trailer for around 700.00 please contact me i live in mckinney and i am off work on saturdays and i can come look at it and even buy it from you so you will have a little extra christmas money i thankyou you all for your time thank you jk P.S. a fixer upper would be great also.

2007-09-29 16:56:33 · 6 answers · asked by midknightrider_2007 1

What would be the peak RPMs of a 50-year old Johnson 6-HP outboard engine?

2007-09-29 16:20:20 · 3 answers · asked by NerdHerd 2

2007-09-29 14:42:35 · 4 answers · asked by littlel 2

2007-09-29 13:14:26 · 2 answers · asked by whitney 2