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Pender is just around Cape Cockburn from me. Let me know when the date is, and I'll try to be up there. Cheers! John

Well, I have not tried it with the 16, haven't had a need. As I said, I have done it with my 28 - 33' overall, 11.5' wide, 13.5' tall as it sits on the trailer. Triple axle trailer, rated for 19,500 lbs, rig is 17,500 as it sits. And I have never seen a trailer that did not have a front jack to...

With the method I described, you are using the trailer jack as the main lifting jack. It's definitely easier if the stern hangs over the trailer, as with a flat boat like a C-Dory you can just crib the stern two corners. Even if it doesn't, on many trailers you can unbolt the rear crossmember...

I do make two assumptions: No one asking questions is a professional "whatever", otherwise they wouldn't need to ask the question, And that everyone here is an adult and responsible for themselves. As to whether any one of you have the skills and judgment to utilize the information given is...

It's not too hard to do. I currently have my 28' Bertram off of its trailer at my house, so that I can use the trailer to move the 26 footer. The basics are you lower the front end of the trailer all the way, put cribbing under the stern of the boat, the jack up the front end of the trailer...

I would be sure that there was very little tension on the prop blade; those bearings are only designed for an axial load. Cheers! John

Like dotnmarty said, I couldn't live without mine. And I'd like to echo the three-piece idea, you don't want just a central slit. Try it, you'll like it! Cheers! John

I have the same set-up on Mas Que Nada. Someday when I get a photo album, I'll post pictures. I have thought about making a three-piece glass-skinned foam bulkhead that would be removable. The advantages would be a bit of security and noise reduction. For weather protection, the canvas one...

No, that would not be the correct configuration for a CD16. But I believe the picture is from your CD19 Angler, Game On? Consequently, I am not really sure what you are asking... John

I placed my two batteries up under the berth in an effort to balance the load. It did the job too well, so I'll eventually replace the heavy lead-acid batteries with Optimas or Li-Ion to get the balance I want. I think gas in that area would be asking for serious trouble; not only will you have...

This might allay your fears... http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/2/14936/M ... s-Ops.aspx Cheers! John

I've been aimless in Anchorage, and am currently clueless in Carmichael... I feel for ya, mate. OTOH, my wife wishes I was more like you. I have 3 boats here at the house and another in storage... <grin!> John

Welcome! I have a vacation home on Nelson Island, so I hope I'll see you in the area! If you stop in at Valley Marine, tell Jeff Hi! for me. Cheers! John

That's exactly the one I got. It works wonderfully (my wife has a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus at the moment). Cheers! John

I, too, have a M1911. Not an A1, a real 1911. Carried in WWI by my step grandfather, in WWII by my father, and by me on my CCW. What a wonderful piece of living history... Cheers! John

Just wanted to pass along a recommendation. My 60 Mercury sat for 4 years, and when I installed it on the CD16 all I got was a click. A little troubleshooting determined it was the starter, so I went looking for a solution... Prices ranged from $227 new from Mercury to $100 rebuilt. On Ebay I...

Not meaning to pick nits, but I believe the company name is Garelick. I hope this makes it easier to find. BTW, I just installed one of their 22" cockpit steps into my CD16, and I can tell you how happy it makes my wife! Cheers! John

Amen to that! Talked to their tech support yesterday, and as always, they were most helpful. Good job, Blue Sea Systems! John

I would just like to offer that the reason your bottom stays clean when you are cruising is precisely because you are using an ablative bottom paint - that is how they work. Gelcoat will build up growth if you stay in the water, moving or not. Non-ablative, or "hard" bottom paints are available...

I just bought a 1992 16' Cruiser, and am currently outfitting it for my trip to my summer home in Canada. I've added a bilge pump, and relocated the batteries to under the V-Berth. I have two 6-gal tanks under the splashwell. I'm hoping that by moving the two batteries that far forward the...