Boats & Boating

I've always loved the ocean, I dive and live right off the coast (Long Beach) and now it's time I get a first small boat that is trailable.

I'm a little torn between getting something like a Whaler or RIB inflatable or getting a small sailboat...

I'm looking to cruise around the harbor, looking for something inexpensive and something that can fit in my one car garage.
POSSIBLY taking a trip to Catalina on a nice day or even sleeping over night.. (the last two aren't as important)

Opinions? Recommendations? Boats??

2007-09-13 15:09:36 · 12 answers · asked by jvstiniann 2

The locks I am referring to are the ones used in the St. Lawrence Seaway. How long (in minutes or hours) does it take to get through at least one?

2007-09-13 13:17:52 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

- The weight of a 7 foot cargo ship?
- The weight of a fairyship?

2007-09-13 12:44:59 · 3 answers · asked by lthpham 1

There are so many boats to choose from. I plan on sailing alone. From Washington state to Melbourne Australia. any tips would be great!

2007-09-13 11:57:58 · 17 answers · asked by Bern_CH 5

I recently aquired a boat with a Johnson 1969 20hp motor and have no idea what the fuel mix ratio is. I want to be sure before I start it and there are no manuals that came with it. Is it 50:1?

2007-09-13 08:25:45 · 7 answers · asked by caseyness21 2

trying to add fluid ,,,should the trim pistons be raised or lowered

2007-09-13 08:16:45 · 6 answers · asked by Tom D 2

2007-09-13 06:42:49 · 7 answers · asked by ピンクフロイド 2

2007-09-13 06:16:19 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

looking for info on surveying ships for H&M and P&I claims

2007-09-13 04:19:50 · 3 answers · asked by jfp3rd@sbcglobal.net 1

Are we allowed to put things up for sale in Answers?

2007-09-13 04:11:10 · 5 answers · asked by cami b 1

2007-09-13 03:04:32 · 9 answers · asked by Live & Let Live! 1

Has anyone personally used the Freedom Boat Club membership? We are looking into becoming members, what is your experience. I know they have a website although it is not very informative concerning price and such. I don't want to waste my time with a hardsell timeshare scenario. Thoughts.

2007-09-13 02:27:49 · 2 answers · asked by fire_side_2003 5

2007-09-12 17:53:25 · 7 answers · asked by Miles 3

2 years ago I was able to find some info on the net but now there is nothing! Nothing but boat covers that I don't need. I need decals and more info! I know Beachcraft was bought out by Reinell years ago but cant even find that info now. Anybody own one?

2007-09-12 15:22:35 · 2 answers · asked by RhinoBoy 2

Did ships change more from 1800 to 1899 or from 1900 to 1999?

2007-09-12 14:56:53 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

nd is peeling in places. Is there any particular type of paint I should use, and is hand painting or spraying recommended ?

2007-09-12 11:28:23 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous

Noah built one. I'd like to do the same. A variation, I like to call the sailboat. I'm not looking for something out of a Polo advertisement, just a working sailboat that i can sit on and use. Let's get creative! Smart, and creative. Thanks!

2007-09-12 07:47:07 · 13 answers · asked by Brad 3

2007-09-12 07:37:59 · 15 answers · asked by jdskinner123 1

I was watching a BBC mini series Three men In A Boat on Sunday (Australia). A white cabin cruiser around 30 ft was briefly featured. I'm trying to identify this boat. Here some details:
I have no idea what episode it was. I only saw 15 minutes, however it was the episode where there was a fireworks display at a castle. Just before the powerboat was featured, one of the cast went fly fishing.
The boat was a white aft cabin cabin cruiser around 30-35ft. It looked like a production boat from the UK around the 70's 80's, but maybe newer. It was pretty much fully enclosed for the colder British climate and as far as I could see, it was inboard powered. Does any power boar enthusiast know the boat manufacturer or any other information? If you didn't see the show, please don't waste your valuable time guessing from the limited information I've supplied.

Sorry, I never recorded the show so I can't direct you to a photo.

2007-09-12 03:21:45 · 1 answers · asked by John K 6

2007-09-12 02:01:24 · 4 answers · asked by Dawnita R 4

2007-09-11 22:39:42 · 4 answers · asked by MA. FLORENCE C 1

Give me your favorite sea-faring chant, phrase, or saying. I heard one today that was interesting, "Put wind in my sails and I'll take the world!"

Make something up, if you want! I'm just interested to hear something from the prespective of a sailor, as, clearly, I am not.

2007-09-11 17:38:42 · 19 answers · asked by Hitch 4

I would like to know the home port of a ship i seen on lake st clair MI, on sunday the 9-9-07 the flag was not able to be seen. he name was olympic dream i know she was a ocean going ship under the name in english there was writing i could not read or understand

2007-09-11 14:22:15 · 2 answers · asked by Grace W 1

friend told me that is harder for big boats when turning either left or right. I believe that this makes no sense physically speaking.

2007-09-11 10:05:17 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it bad luck to change color of a sailboat? The boat is due for new bottom paint, but I wonder if there may be any "bad luck" associated with changing the color of the boat to something I like more.

2007-09-11 08:39:39 · 20 answers · asked by Bob 3

I'm thinking a back-fire into the crankcase. It was quite a violent sound. I was trying to get onto a plane but the load was too far aft and we had been sitting on low revs for an extended time.

2007-09-11 00:42:12 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

Ship name is Orient strite. This accident was happen in 9/3/2007 in South Africa daden waladi

2007-09-10 22:03:38 · 2 answers · asked by samitha W 1

Can someone tell me how to remove a boat trailer spindel? do i need a pully tool ? or do i just turn it with a pipe wrinch. do thay have revise thred.? I know its a 1 in.spindle and seven in.long. need to replace wheele bearings but spindle has damage to it also. thank you

2007-09-10 09:53:36 · 4 answers · asked by JEFFREY P 1

2007-09-10 07:52:54 · 5 answers · asked by GOGLIKO 1

The outboard is a 2003 Honda 4-stroke 25 hp -- Serial Number BF25A/BF30A

2007-09-09 15:03:16 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous