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Looking to upgrade my bow roller on the 18. The little AR4 that came on it is just not quite big enough for me. I've noticed that a bunch of folks have upgraded from the stock 22 roller (BRM2??) to the tilting ones for ease of self launching. Since I don't see a windlass in my near future...

Anybody out there that can help me out with dimensions for a permatrim? I'd like to try and build my own for my new 60. I figure I can make a swag between the sizes of the 70-90s and the 40-50s. Also thickness of the aluminum would help before I go scrounging for material. Thanks in advance...

Some of you guys will appreciate this. Was just in a friends of mines shop this afternoon picking up my kids 1911 slide that he had re worked. He is building a rifle based on the good old M1 action but chambered for 458 WM. Hows that for peace thru superior firepower. 5 rounds of 458 semi...

First off Welcome! You are correct this is a great site with a bunch of wonderful folks and a lot of good information. While my boat is not a 16 it is one of the few 18s built. Mine is 22 yrs old in a couple of months. It was also not treated exactly kindly by some of it's previous owners...

Amen to the full auto! Never had it happen with the 1911 but did have it happen once on an old autloader 12 ga on the trap range. That'll get your attention real quick. Also agree on the condition of the 45s at the end of their service. One thing the military does when it sees the end coming...

A lot of good opinions based on good data and personal experience. I too was in the Marine Corps during the transition from the 1911 to the M9. I do agree that the Beretta is more accurate and easier for someone who doesn't practice a lot to hit with. I do believe that a hit with a sub-par...

Go to Scottys' web site they list specs for their downriggers speed and amp draw with various weights. ex 15 lb ball is 8 amp draw if I remember correctly about 275 ft/min. Also look into a charging relay. I believe that they are avail at WM and at fisheries supply in seattle. Fisheries is I...

Another little helpful hint taught to me by a factory rep from RayChem. (the people that make heat shrink tubing) If you are using heat shrink to cover connections. Coat the inside of the tubing before use with everyday contact cement. Let it dry. The melting point of the contact cement is...

Don't forget the ground connections while you are at it. I've seen more DC electrical failures from poor grounds than any other single cause. Very common on Army Blackhawks operated in a salty environment like Hawaii. Also a good idea to spray your connections with something like Boeshield or...

New Guy, All excellent points. Overall twins are quite a bit more expensive to install. However, rcwass said that that was also the price for a single 90. I was also making the assumption that this is an already functioning boat not a new hull where batteries etc need to be considered. I...

Wow! Still seems a little steep. Loking around online, I used Eds Marine Superstore in Va for a reference. (A lot of guys on the whaler website have dealt with them and seem happy) 90s are in the 7K range plus shipping and controls ( still less than a grand) twin 40s or 50s are under 11K...

As I understand it from my hull # MFN (builders code) 18 (18') 012 (#12 of the 18s) mine is also an 84 so your #should be similar (MFN22*** then the date code built and yr. Norm

I think that where you are confused is between the pre & post 87 hulls. The earlier boats have a narrow motor well that will only take a single. so all of us with the classics have to use a bracket for a kicker. Wish I didn't trust me. On the weight issue, My info says ETEC 75 or 90 = 320#...

Bottom line is all the major manufacturers radios are good stuff. I agree with many that Icom is pretty much the peak of the heap. I've had one of their VHFs for many yrs and own a couple of their FRS radios too. I now own a WM radio for the 18 and am quite happy with it. MY buddy bought a...

Yes you can tell the difference. The cool old ones have all the teak rails and handholds rather than the stainless. More work but more character. I have been watching this one for a couple of days. so far no bids at his 19k minimum. I'm about 30 days out from being able to write him a check...

Veeery kewl, Just what I am looking for. I'm using the navionics gold chip with my lowrance 337c. just learned yesterday the Corps of Engineers gave us a disk of all 116 of our subsurface anchors for the seafair course, logboom etc. It would be great to sit here at home and download that...