Recent content by williamsburg

Thanks!! Just what I needed to know - safety tips as well as technical. Will move the boat to the lift this weekend. I guess I should powerwash the bottom and get my last coat of bottom paint to make it pretty.

I have always kept my boat in a slip in a marina. Recently a slip became available with an overhead lift capable of raising 10,000 pounds. I am now the proud lessee. I have never had a lift or a boat trailer so I have come for advice. The previous boat was a catamaran and the bunks are very...

We have been happy with our Ariston Water Heater - 2.5 gal electric. You can see the installation at our C-Dory album - not a major effort on the CD-22. Obviously you can use this only when plugged to shore power or generator - 120 volt. It heats the water rapidly - maybe 10 minutes and is...

The most beautiful spot on the Tenn. R. is the small village of Guntersville. It is surrounded by hills (foothills of the Smokies). The river splits into two creeks (Spring and Browns if the memory serves me) which makes Guntersville into a narrow peninsula. There is an in town marina which is...

There is a reasonable explanation for the incomplete data base. The ITU is the International Telecommunications Union. It is an agency of the United Nations.

I see Richard is from Huntsville, AL. I'll bet he is one of those genius rocket scientists - part of the von Braun legacy - after viewing his album. Very impressive! Mortals should not attempt to do those things.

Thank you for the information. The fittings I looked at came 5 to a box for about $4. I don't recall a stainless designation but will make sure I get the proper kind. Really appreciate your help.

Although not mechanically inclined I decided it was time to begin doing a few simple maintenance tasks (got a big bill from the Honda dealer). After changing the oil and filter I wanted to grease the fitting in the tilt/trim. Unfortunately, the hydralics steering bar is in the way. I was told to...

It has finally warmed enough on the southern Chesapeake for the marina to turn on the water again. While washing the boat my neighbor noticed that I use a wash and wax cleaner. He said I am wasting money. I said the carwash drive-thru uses the same type of wax and water beads on the auto...

I see that PDQ Yachts, which makes that excellent 34 power catamaran, has filed for bankruptcy. In addition, Albin Marine, which makes 20'-35' cruisers, has gone out of business. I am sure that it is a rough time for the makers of mid-range boats with talk of recession and $100 per barrel oil. l...

OK, I'm a old codger who remembers having to tap the phone receiver to get the operator to make a phone call. I am interested in a couple articles from the electronics sections - "C-Series vs E-Series" and "AIS in the House".I am having a tough time trying to decipher all the acronyms - though I...

Richard Thanks for posting these photos. It brought back fond memories - Ditto Landing, Guntersville Lake and Marinas, Shell Mound, Wheeler Lodge. Haven't been back for over ten years but you have kindled the desire to return.

My wife was looking over my shoulder as I was making notes from responses to my Autopilot question. She asked if I knew any of those folks whose letters I was reading. I said 'No' - that they were from all over the country. She then said how nice it was that all those people were willing to take...

We cross Chesapeake Bay commonly and the idea of an autopilot is really enticing. I have been looking at the Raymarine S1000 Wireless Autopilot System (E12169). What worries me is that there is no fluxgate compass. From the literature is appears to rely strictly on the GPS input for direction...