Recent content by olsurfdog

Timothy, I would like your autopilot if you’re willing to ship it. I’d be glad to cover costs. I live in Carmel Valley, Ca 93824. Let me know! Thanks, Michael

As per my original post I would add to Dr Bob: drill, undercut, fill, drill pilot hole, countersink Not 200% sure the countersink adds much but it makes me feel better!

Donald, sorry, I guess I wasn’t very clear. We did over drill the holes (using a small Allen wrench chucked up in a drill), filled the cavity with thickened epoxy and then re-drilled the bolt hole and lastly added the counter sink. Thickened the epoxy with fiberglass saw dust. We also added...

I first came across over drilling and creating a epoxy plug around bolt holes through a balsa cored deck and cabin tops while helping a friend commission a new boat about 35 years ago. The rigger who showed us how to do this also had us countersink the new bolt holes to form a small v-groove...

Yosef, I cut and modified one of these for essentially the same thing: https://www.google.com/search?q=bucket+ ... ent=safari There are lots of different configurations to choose from and you get two from each bucket tool pouch.

I use the same Garhauer hoist mounted at the aft end of the cockpit to lift my dog, Hank aboard. I’ve used it at floating docks and also while the boat is on the trailer in the parking lot at the launch ramp. I hook up to his pfd as it has a handle which is located so it lifts him level. He’s...

Those boats look like they were specifically designed to go through waves- though I doubt that’s what the designers had in mind— a case of style over function. I know some sailboats these days are designed with going thru waves in mind but they don’t have open bow cockpits. With low freeboard...

Nice job on the roller!! Good design, well executed. Would be nice to protect it without sacrificial fiberglass. If it was me I’d tend to wait too long to add more fiberglass as it got worn. You’re probably better at the necessary maintenance than I am. It will be interesting to see what other...

Jim, Sent my check off today. I’ll bring hamburger buns and mustard/Mayo/ketchup. Thanks for putting this adventure together. Looking forward to the voyage and finally meeting some fellow C-Brats in person.

I’d like to join this years adventure- my question about bringing my dog ( my main shipmate) has been answered. Not sure if my son will be able to join us but hopefully he’ll be able to. Been wanting to do this and it looks like it’s now or never! Thanks, Michael Largent

I have a ‘89 CD Cruiser so I’m not sure if the locks are the same as yours. I went to the local locksmith/key shop and he had “Ilco Y-12” key blanks which were the exact match to my last original key. He cut the pattern and we had three new keys-easy! Hope this helps.

Oh my god!!! I was in desperate need of my C-Brats fix!!! Thank you for this website- my favorite site and an important part of my day! This is truly an inadequate expression of my appreciation.

Colby Good, it sounds like your doing as Dr Bob suggested. I too have a lot of years working with and using both epoxy and polyester resins, first in the surfboard industry and also experience with boat repair. Epoxy has a much better adhesive qualities and is truly waterproof. As always his...

Great- I need some stickers! Where do I send the $$$ Thank you!

No affiliation, just passing along what could be a good opportunity. https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/boa/d/ ... 71188.html