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I have made the decision to replace the Guest 5/5/10 charger with a Mastervolt 12-25/3. We may stay anchored in one spot for a more than one day and will have the reefer going and if it’s a “work” day we will have a couple of laptops/phones that need 12V charging. I have a generator and would...

I got my Alabama Charge Card put together this weekend and siphoned enough gas out of the C-Dory to fill up the car. I copied Montana Kev's system. I have a full tank of non-ethanol gas but by the time we get back in water it will be over 6 months old. I would rather have new fuel AND I don't...

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I have completed the project. Some take-aways: - I like the cut-outs being used as the hatch covers - I used West Systems Epoxy 105 and 205 hardner and Wood Flour as a filler. -Two coats on the air dried fir. Used 1x2's - I cut the long edge pieces 2.5 inches longer at either end. This allowed...

Open Vberth

Cut Out is now the hatch cover

Clamp edges while epoxy dries

Alabama Charge Card

C-Dory 25: Dual Axle trailer, single 150 Suzuki, 100 Gallons of Fuel, Yamaha 2000 Generator, dinghy, two rodes with 35' chain. Really nothing else on the boat other than maybe 50lbs of spare stuff. The 9.9 kicker had been removed as well as the anchor and put in the truck. No water in tanks...

I ordered from Marinebeam in 2015. I've been pleased. Below is my order. The G4 was for another boat. I have a Perko anchor light and used the Cool White for it. Very bright. I returned the Warm White. I can have the LED anchor light plus another LED light on inside and draw less amps than...

Pat, Most ship's stores will sell the sheets of Oil Absorbent pads. They will probably give you a couple 12x12 sheets at the fuel dock if you're filling up. I use a plastic bag with 1/2 of an Oil Absorbent sheet inside the plastic bag to go over the filter as I unscrew it. The second sheet is...

I was able to get the measurements this AM for the cutouts. Measurements: Port: 27"x14.5 and 4 inches from the inside edge Starboard":21"x11.75 and 3.5 inches from inside edge Forward: 27"x14.5 and 7 inches from inside edge

We now have a heavy duty sewing machine. Alicia has a new sewing instructor (closer to our age) and she shared what we're doing and the instructor mentioned she was about to list her Janome HD1000 on Craiglist so Alicia bought it for $150. I wanted some fleece covers for the "over the road" big...

Tom, I will try to get to the boat and take some measurements. The Port and Forward are the same and Stbd a little smaller. I stayed 3-4" from the center cutout where the removable cushion is. We also stayed inside the "smooth" area and did not go outside of that. It is all still one piece but...

Ken: We haven't decided for sure. For work reasons I think I will limit it to FL. We might go from Cape Coral (have friends there and can park the truck) down to the Keys. I think the first year of trying this I need to be a short flight/drive back. Alain: Do you mind sharing what solar panel...

Does anyone have any experience mounting flexible solar panels directly onto the Bimini? I have searched the forum and can't find any pics or write-ups. We're thinking about adding a 100 watt flexible solar panel to supplement charging. We have a Yamaha 2000 generator but are also exploring...

I wanted to post a quick update and post what I've learned. First, I should not quit my day job, however, I have found a very effective diet. If buying groceries is one day dependent on my boat modification skills I WILL lose weight! I still can't believe the amount of storage that has opened...

Doug, Thanks for the info. I have just a little West Systems epoxy on hand. I'll have to go out of town to West Marine to get some West System epoxy and the filler. The only thing Home Depot has is a quart made by Elmers and they didn't have any thickening agents. Is there a reason not to just...