Ian F wrote: In reply to John Welsh : I wonder how many have extended the loop and skipped the Hudson and going up the coast to the mouth of the St. Lawrence...
Something that size may have to. Some of the bridges on the Hudson are LOW, same with the Erie canal
In reply to mad_machine:
The entire Northeast is riddled with canals. The Great Loop books list all the bridges that may be a problem and give you clearance heights.
On Dad's boat, the Bimini top folds down flat, and the radar mast is hinged at the bottom and folds down as well. That's enough to get him under most bridges.
HonestSpeedShop wrote:Chadeux wrote:Now I know one more source to hoard more 12/24V cummins :DHonestSpeedShop wrote: Are those 2 12V Cummins?Yes. I think that's how you know things have gotten serious.
Hmm, now I want to know of the marine tax is higher or lower than the diesel tax, or if you ever get to chose. You might get both for all I know.
In reply to Chadeux:
The marine tax is so high, the diesel tax is almost an afterthought.
The aftercoolers are raw water cooled, meaning their cooling water is whatever the boat is floating in, including salt water. They are a consumable item. They should be pressure tested and inspected every other year. When they fail, it dumps raw water in the engine and destroys it so they aren't something you want to ignore or defer. This year he had to replace both aftercoolers because of corrosion.
These little jewels are $2800 each. 
But, it did survive 15 years of temperature swings in a corrosive environment, so I guess you get what you pay for. A rebuilt engine is about $10K installed.
Toyman01 wrote: A rebuilt engine is about $10K installed.
And installed right in the middle of your living room so how's that for inconvenience!
Chadeux wrote:HonestSpeedShop wrote:Hmm, now I want to know of the marine tax is higher or lower than the diesel tax, or if you ever get to chose. You might get both for all I know.Chadeux wrote:Now I know one more source to hoard more 12/24V cummins :DHonestSpeedShop wrote: Are those 2 12V Cummins?Yes. I think that's how you know things have gotten serious.
I got 3 12v cummins and 4 24 valve cummins all for under 1k each. Im looking into marine ones now
In reply to John Welsh :
That's better than the truly big boats. Most of them you have to cut a hole in the hull to get the engine out.
You know you have arrived when your boat has radar.
In reply to spitfirebill:
Like most electronics, radar has gotten pretty cheap.
Here is one that's compatible with your IOS for under a grand. IOS Radar
Tman tell me that isn't Dad's craft with a gaping cummins type hole...
In reply to 759NRNG:
No, his engines would come out through the salon. Some of the larger yachts you have to cut a engine sized hole in the side to get to them.
Is there something above first world problems? 
My nephews have boats, the one with the 44 footer tells me "Yeah, get together with friends, everyone throws $100 in the hat and we spend the day on the boat".
An ex wife and a 22 year old girlfriend would be cheaper....
mad_machine wrote:Ian F wrote: In reply to John Welsh : I wonder how many have extended the loop and skipped the Hudson and going up the coast to the mouth of the St. Lawrence...Something that size may have to. Some of the bridges on the Hudson are LOW, same with the Erie canal
The couple doing the Great Loop bought their boat specifically for the trip. It has a folding fly-bridge and IIRC, waterline clearance of just under 12' which will apparently clear the canal bridges they will encounter.
Obviously, the Great Loop would be difficult to do with a sail boat.
Ian F wrote:mad_machine wrote:The couple doing the Great Loop bought their boat specifically for the trip. It has a folding fly-bridge and IIRC, waterline clearance of just under 12' which will apparently clear the canal bridges they will encounter. Obviously, the Great Loop would be difficult to do with a sail boat.Ian F wrote: In reply to John Welsh : I wonder how many have extended the loop and skipped the Hudson and going up the coast to the mouth of the St. Lawrence...Something that size may have to. Some of the bridges on the Hudson are LOW, same with the Erie canal
actually easily done. There are places on the Hudson and at Lake Erie that are set up to raise and drop masts. Just means you are a powerboat for the trip through the canals
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