Author Archives: skippersteve

The Nautical Flea Market is FREE!

Posted on May 22, 2013 by skippersteve

Got some stuff to sell? Got a boat or yacht that its time to let go of?  Got a spare anchor, some extra fenders, that extra range that you bought 3 boats ago? Put an ad in The Nautical Flea … Continue reading →

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Back To Basics – Retromarine 21′ Cape Island Trawler

Posted on May 17, 2013 by skippersteve

When I was a boy, and full of adventure, I remember sneaking down to the covered boat docks at my favorite Colorado River vacation spot (Winterhaven, AZ) and perusing the variety of boats that made that place their home. Among … Continue reading →

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Get To Know The Extraordinary Caledon 27

Posted on May 13, 2013 by skippersteve

Caledon Boatworks has been building quality yachts – and acquiring a reputation for these vessels – for 30 years in Caledon, Ontario, Canada. Caledon is a family company that shows fierce pride in their work, and an equal affinity for … Continue reading →

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FREE Classifieds Make The Difference!

Posted on May 9, 2013 by skippersteve

A note from Jeff Heintz … Good evening, You have been very kind to publish an ad for our boat for the past several weeks and I thank you very much.  The boat was also listed on the Rosborough owners … Continue reading →

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Head & Shower Questions …

Posted on March 17, 2013 by skippersteve

Steve, I’ve been researching RF-246s again and had a question for you. How has having the “head in the bed” been over time? Does it ever get a little “gamey” in the berth with that arrangement? Also am I correct … Continue reading →

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Yachting Icons Bob & Jeni Peterson Join Kadey-Krogen Yachts

Posted on March 15, 2013 by skippersteve

STUART, FL: Kadey-Krogen Yachts announces the appointment of industry legend Bob Peterson as sales executive, along with wife Jeni Peterson, based out of the company’s corporate office in Stuart, Florida. Kadey-Krogen President John Gear stated, “What can you say about … Continue reading →

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Zincs from BoatZincs.com

Posted on February 12, 2013 by skippersteve

If your vessel has zinc anodes that are wearing (white, or losing shape, flaking) or worse, missing (like one of mine), they should be replaced. I found a quality supplier of ‘zincs’, and they don’t charge a shipping charge for … Continue reading →

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Cutwater Boats Debuts the Cutwater 30

Posted on January 18, 2013 by skippersteve

- A Press Release from Cutwater Boats – Cutwater Boats has announced the introduction of its newest and largest cruiser, the Cutwater 30. The new boat makes its inaugural appearance on Jan. 25, 2013, at the Seattle International Boat Show, … Continue reading →

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Annual COMPACTYACHTS.COM SkyHAWK sale! 2 for 1!!

Posted on January 8, 2013 by skippersteve

The time for the compactyachts.com annual sale on SkyHAWK Sunglasses is here. From January 10, 2013 to March 10, 2013, buy any pair of SkyHAWK Sunglasses (polarized or blue-blocker lens) and get a second pair (for your spouse, as a … Continue reading →

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The Nimble Nomad Revisited

Posted on December 14, 2012 by skippersteve

Nimble Boat Works, formerly of Clearwater, FL and presently located near Tampa, FL builds one of the most unique and quality-proven small yachts for inland water cruising. The Nimble Nomad 25 has changed very little since the first one came out … Continue reading →

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