Recent content by wthattny

I just read most of this bulletin about CO and I suggest everyone else read it also. There are many ways, apparently, of building up toxic levels of CO. Seems to me the generator exhaust should be outside the boat and below the gunwales at all times. http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/coboati...

Very clever generator mount and storage system. Appreciate the ideas. - Bill -

Bob, you're the greatest! Thank you for the info and ideas on generator use. I see you elevated it quite a bit off the water. Extra tank and holder are also something that hadn't occurred to me. Hadn't seen your album before - wow, nice camperback. Lots of good ideas too. - Bill -

Clean forgot to mention that my research found a truly portable type of AC that sits in the cuddy escape hatch. The Dometic puts out 6,720 BTU's and draws only 6.9 amps. Cost is about $850.00, but there's one on Craigslist for $450.00. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/boa/329066882.html Don't...

Bob, No doubt you are correct about the shortcomings of the marine AC intake line. I just have no reasonable alternative. The roof type is much less expensive, and has the benefits you described. I assume it is similar in efficiency and has similar power requirements. The only advantages I...

Bob, Thanks much for the info. Duh! You are right about the error in my starting load calculations. The actual maximum rated running amps with the Honda 2000EU should be 8.72 amps, again assuming that the compressor needs 1.8x the running amps to start. I finally decided to go with the 23'...

It just so happened that I researched AC today for the boat I'm buying from Wefings. In my case, adding a rooftop unit would be difficult because of space constraints. So, the best option seems to be a marine (water cooled) unit. I also like the fact that it doesn't add weight up high...

Hey guys, I was down at Eastpoint (again) to test drive the Maritime Challenger and ran across Darrel's article in Forgotten Coast Magazine. http://www.tallahasseemagazine.com/inde ... &Itemid=78 My copy has pictures, but they don't show up on the web link article. The first picture shows...

Thanks for all the positive energy, guys. You can imagine my disappointment after being so totally sold on the 22 cruiser and the Hunky Dory in particular. Really blew me away. Took my wife down there with me. It was a long trip back to Denver. Now, I'm faced with trying to duplicate as...

I went to Eastpoint, Florida to see the "Hunky Dory". Nice boat! It is indeed in good shape. The hull has virtually no marks on it, and the interior with a little cleaning of the cushions, will look new. Any reservations I had about the weight of the custom made rack was dispelled by just...

Wonderful story, and well written as usual. It was a real pleasure to speak with you the other day, Bill, and TerryLynn and I look forward to meeting you and El. How lucky for us that you nomads have chosen Colorado as your safe harbor. Tomorrow - we're off to see the famous "Hunky Dory"! -...

I want to correct one of my own misimpressions - namely any comparison between raw water cooled inboards and outboards. Someone pointed out on another site that an inboard, which is basically just a car engine, is not designed with any resistance to salt water corrosion - no anodes, and no...

Dale, Buzz at Wefings told me something similar, but apparently Bill and El were told that their engines lasted twice as long as normal. So, heck what's the right answer? :roll: Maybe it matters whether the engines have been in salt water mostly, as were Halcyon's and Hunky Dory's...

Yup, Carl, that's what I'm hearing from others also. Ironically, being inexperienced in this, the rack is what really attracted me to this particular boat. So useful! But, now I've got serious doubts. Well, I'm already booked to go see it on Monday, so I'll just have to see if I can...

Pat, I really appreciate your congrats! We haven't committed yet, but I did risk a sizable deposit. I'm counting on Marc at Wefings to treat us right in that regard. Like you and many others, I've read a lot of Darrel's (Cap'n D) posts, especially about that crazy rack and his pin seat way...