I hope they make Zora work. If they can actually implement all their wish-list items then it could be amazing.…
Hi David, I believe a book could be written (perhaps should be written) of reports of first-time-out cruising disasters. After…
Hi Lily and John, I could not agree more about reading the old masters: I learned a tremendous amount from…
…and the Boeing 737 max. It is said in NL that with iso 9001 you can make a vest made…
Hi Lily, I think there is a lot to be said for reading the “old masters” since it sets us…
Hi Jay, That’s good to hear, at least one boat builder is getting it.
Hi Dick. After just having cruised nonstop for about 8 months (and lived aboard for longer), this comment struck a…
Hi Ramon, Yes, they actually approached me a few months ago to promote it but I said no because it’s…
I recently came across Zora and it appears to be the open solution Orca needs to become. Questions remain as…
Great article. Keeping things simple and prioritizing the foundational stuff is key. Like learning to sail, maybe on a smaller…
FWIW the big red kill switches are standard equipment on Oysters. The switch stops power to all hydraulic and electric…
To try and keep local crows off my mast top and particularly my windex during winter on the berth I…
Hi Rob, Maxprops do solve the shut down engine drag issue, but they are also a big hit to motoring…
Hi John, agreed. Perhaps a case for fitting feathering Maxprops? Efficient for single engine running, easy operation, simple for reliability…
I’ve come across people who genuinely believe that “AIS class B relies on shore stations, while AIS class A uses…
Hi Again Rob, The one engine thing is interesting, but I think even a 50 hp beta would drive her…
Hi Rob, I agree that twin Beta 75 hp is not too bad, but keep in mind that we downsized…
Hi John, Followed the link and had a read. Not getting any younger and there won’t be another cruising yacht…
Hi Curtis, Sure, that’s an option. I explored the transition and design issues in depth in several articles some years…
Hi Matt, I used to run a bespoke software shop and I totally agree. Our software was simpler than charting…