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The vertical orientation of the windlass is the problem. You have to have a certain stiffness with line, and adequate fall distance with the chain. The Horizontal is far better for the C Dory. I have owned two vertical orientation windass; one was on a sailboat where I had all chain rode...

I agree with the use of hose connection to the blocks as a method of flushing the block. Unfortunately it does not adequetly flush the water pump and adjacent passages. Running them for a few seconds in a bag or container of fresh water will keep these clear--the longer run is still suggested...

Jay wrote: " Unfortunately Manson quit making the Boss." I was under that impression also. Looking at the Manson web site it appears that they still build and sell the "Boss" in New Zealand. It is even for sale now on Amazon for $300, plus Shipping, and should arrive in 3 to 4...

If you are going to relate your anchoring to the extremely rare condition where the wind goes from 10 k to 70 k, there is no anchor or rode system which will guarantee holding. When a strong wind hits, and once your anchor starts to drag, then you are in very serious trouble. The anchor most...

I have troweled in epoxy with filler and microbaloons into the area of removed balsa core. For the fiber, I cut very thin strips of glass mat and added them slowly as the fairly fast setting resin. It does not take a lot to build up 1/4". It is not unusual that the hatch openings over size...

You can put "bags" filled with fresh water under and then "over" the motors. Some put a pvc membrane lining on the whole slip, either floating or pull the stern part up to over the water's edge, and fill with fresh water. No growth on the boat or motor. Dealing with growth on the "membrane"...

Why did you choose the Spade S 60 over the other anchors? Thank you

There is a lot of difference in cost between a Bimini top and a full canvas / screen enclosure. You can get good Bimini's made for less than $600. A good enclosure even for a 22 is going to cost in the $ 6,000 minimum price range. This time of the year canvas shops are getting busy. It may...

The reality is that no matter which of the "spade type" (Viking, Excell, Mantus, and the host of others) you cannot objectively see a difference in your boat and where you anchor. The tables are showing major tends, but in that perticular sea bed. There are literally hundreds of anchor tests...

What is the price? How many hours on the Engines? You should also mention the Air Head upgrade. removing the holding tank.

To add photos to a boat for sale. Just copy the photo in Jpeg. or similar format. At the bottom of a "thread" or "reply" is "a paper clip and "attach files". Past you photo there. You will have to start a new post (not a new thread--keep all material reference to that boat in its initial...

Excellent write up. My experience with several thousand nights at anchor, in all sorts of conditions: Most of the time, any anchor will do. Mud, you need anchor to go down thru the mud to penetrate the clay or sand beneath the mud Vegitation, the Fisherman or Northill is best Sand: the Danforth...

And that is only an 80' boat----Hate to be trying to mauver any of those boats with a lot of wind! Thanks for linking to this,, Steve.

To post photos, just do your reply and where you want the pboto click on "Attach files" in the lower left hand corner of the "reply" box. Much easier than the old site.

'G4 chain weight is .75 lbs per foot. Some of the 22's and 25's sold out of Baltimore had 100' of chain--or 75#--not much in the greater scheme of C Dory center of gavity. I believe that weight should be kept out of the ends of a boat---but the weight of motors, fuel and batteries belie that...