Recent content by ak_weston

The changes that I witnessed boating out of Seward Alaska seemed to point to everyone shortening their trips. Gasoline quickly neared $5/gal in Seward this summer. Early in the season, the best places for salmon fishing are far out in Resurrection Bay. I definitely limited my early season...

Lets not forget a huge point on how this financial situation is not like the 70s. The 70s crisis did NOT require a 700 BILLION dollar bail-out of the economy essentially nationalizing a huge part of our financial system. I don't remember that far back, how big were the "stimulus checks" that...

Squarehead - Have you tried running it for awhile? I think the most likely thing that happened was that the almanac on the unit was reset while having it down for so long. If that happens then it typically takes an unusually long time to acquire sats. If you haven't already, try leaving it on...

Catdogcat - This is a good thread to decide which way to go. My boat looks a lot better than it did when I took it in but I would not have had this done to a shiney new hull. Not sure what shape your 88 is in but mine had large rock chips and scratches everywhere especially on the bow. I am...

For anyone interested in the finished result, I got my boat back from the shop yesterday. Believe it or not it was there since November. They said they were very busy & since I wasn't going boating in the winter I didn't mind if they stored it in their yard all winter. They put the paint...

Bow with damage repaired

Bottom paint, side view

If I can make it this will be my first c-dory gathering. I am planning on being there July 7 so count me in. Weston

If we are talking "all out genocide" on the mice, one need not look further than the ultimate critter/rodent-hunt movie saga of all time --- Alien "I say we take off and nuke the entire site from orbit. It's the only way to be sure." Ellen Ripley - Aliens (1986) Aaargh!

T Lats - The first photo in my album (C-gull) has a pretty good shot of my 82' classic with a dual king & bunks. I didn't set up the trailer but it seems to work great. Maybe those pics will help with your setup. Good to hear from a fellow Alaskan. Weston

Marc - Congrats on your boat, good to see another Eagle River boat here. tpbrady - Have you considered a March c-dory skiing junket? Do you ski out of Whittier? Weston

Revised shelf floor compartment removed

New seat / minimalized & painted shelves

Galley table cleaned up