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I just returned from a trip where my 22' cruiser took a beating in rough seas. Upon return I noticed that a 2" wide by 16" long section of fiberglass connecting the cabin floor to the cockpit was loose. As a result, the short vertical section of the cabin wall under the door has play. I am...

I was in contact with C-Dory before they were bought by SeaSport re: repairs to the numerous gelcoat cracks (some present at purchase from dealer and others developed from moderate use) on my 2007 cruiser. I was assured by the C-Dory warranty rep that C-Dory would cover the cost for these...

Thank you Bob!

Hi. I am attempting to mount a Yamaha 8 HT on the port side of my 22 using a mini-jacker. The boat has Lenco standard tabs which are positioned in a way that prevents the mini-jacker plate to fit flush against the transom. The only options I can think of are 1) cut out a section of the...

Thank you everyone for your input. Well, tsturm's post had me scratching my head a bit. Although there is a nick in the coaxial sheathing, I also, per installation instructions, did not shorten the cable. Instead, I have it coiled (in 8" loops) and tucked along electrical panel. Not too...

Hey folks, I have a WM vhf550 with a low-end 8' Shakespeare antenna. The radio transmits and receives at very short distances (a few hundred meters), but I have noticed that my 20 yr old vhf handheld picks up weather channels and some transmissions when the fixed unit does not. I have...

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Jeff, I wonder if this might work for you: www.rackattack.com/product-pages/produc ... ctions.pdf By attaching a bowline to the kayak a single person could lift the bow up to rest on extended bar, tie off with the bowline, bring stern of kayak up to rack and then back to bow to slide kayak...

I tried the Thule Crossroad (aka 450) and although they are a much preferable attachment method than the rain gutter attachment version, it did not have a high enough profile for the crossbar to clear the roof. I also took a look at the Yakima Lowrider (also a rail attachment), but it is...

Greetings Jeff, I used the standard 1A towers. Considering that the clamp is straight and not made to attach to railing, it really locks down tight after attaching the crossbars. I will add the locksets not because I am worried about someone lifting the rack, but because it will ensure that...