Recent content by trepp

Boat On Lift Showing V-berth Ports and Radar Arch

Helm With Raymarine C80 Multifunction Display

I have lived on the Magothy River just above the Bay Bridge for 30 years. Water depth is important, but choosing a property in a low wake zone is just as important. Narrow down your choices with a good Realtor, then pay to rent your top choice for a weekend. Watch the tide and wave action where...

I use a Toshiba Thrive tablet running the android app MX Mariner as a backup navigation system, but use a Raymarine C-80 integrated with a DSC enabled VHF for my primary navigation system. As far as I know none of the apps on tablets can offer the safety of automated marine radio distress alerts...

Its been a while since this discussion started, so here is a June 2012 update. Sea Skipper and Meander installed Beckson PO310-SS10 Portholes. I ordered 2 ports of the same type from Beckson and they are still available at a closeout price of $40/each in gray/silver with a 2012 shipping costing...

Beckson PO310-SS10 Porthole with cutout 8 inches forward of the sidelight center

Port Beckson Opening Port

Starboard Beckson Opening Port

22 Inch Horizontal Bulkhead Enlargement & 24 Inch Copilot Handrail

Miss Curious At Home On The Magothy River In MD With Radar Arch and Anchor Windlass Visible

Two 12 Inch Handrails Mounted On Cabin Forward. Inflatibles Can Fit Under Radar Arch On Cabin Roof

Closeup Roof Handrails Which Pierce Eyebrow But Not Actual Cabin Roof

We had an overnight rainfall last night. We were going to enlarge out bulkhead opening today so we were removing all cushions and absorbent material from the cabin. We found moisture only under the starboard cushion which ruling out condensation which should have been generalized. Closer...

I own a 2006 C-Dory 25 cruiser. We made our cut today using a jigsaw with a 30 tooth metal cutting blade. As others have said, be prepared to wear out multiple blades during the cut. We cut 22 inches horizontally from the original opening keeping the top cut 3 inches below & parallel to the...