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  1. colbysmith

    Windlass/Rode Setup

    I'll see about getting a photo sometime today if I remember. Like you, I also use the bungee cord to secure my anchor. However, only while the boat is on the trailer. I do not secure it on the water for the same reason you mentioned of wanting it accessible in case of an emergency. I think...
  2. colbysmith

    Windlass/Rode Setup

    You never want to just leave the windlass to hold the anchored boat. Unless it's in calm water for a lunch stop. I have 300' of 8 plait rode and 20' of 1/4" chain. I had an 13 lb Delta anchor, but won the 22 lb Delta in the auction. :D I also have rode markers every 30'. (Little vinyl tapes...
  3. colbysmith

    03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025

    Hi Bob, I heard about that trip from James. He did say he made a wrong turn...and you pulled him off the bar. We almost didn't make it into the St. John's River on the south side of Lake Harney. Actually, almost didn't make it into Lake Harney. There is a shallow area coming into Lake Harney...
  4. This was the bar we couldn\'t cross

    This was the bar we couldn\'t cross

  5. No go to Econ, Lake Monroe bridge upstream.

    No go to Econ, Lake Monroe bridge upstream.

    No go to Econ, Lake Monroe bridge upstream.
  6. No go to Econ. Bridge up stream side at Gators.

    No go to Econ. Bridge up stream side at Gators.

    No go to Econ. Bridge up stream side at Gators.
  7. This was the bar we couldn\'t cross

    This was the bar we couldn\'t cross

    This was the bar we couldn\'t cross
  8. colbysmith

    03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025

    Well, Rosanne and I headed for the ECON. We made it as far as the Jolly Rancher fish camp by the Hwy 46 bridge. Got under the bridge, but couldn't get any farther due to water levels being too low. We actually made it into the St. John's at the south end of Lake Harney, but propping thru sand...
  9. colbysmith

    03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025

    Thanks for all that added to my Coloring Book! Also, I uploaded all the photos I took at the gathering (and last night fun with the Manatees at Blue Springs.) to my google drive. You should be able to log on and download any photos you...
  10. HontoonColoring Book 2025

    HontoonColoring Book 2025

    HontoonColoring Book 2025
  11. colbysmith

    03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025

    Well, another fine gathering comes to an end. Once again, Tom and Joyce did a great job of pulling this all together. THANKYOU! I think in all we had around 20 boats. Some old faces and some new faces. Everyone that attends, adds icing to the cake at these gatherings. Safe travels to all...
  12. colbysmith

    Windless help for a 22’ Cruiser

    I wouldn't recommend the fisherman model. The difference between it and the regular model, is it allows a free fall. Ie, the regular model, you have to power it out or in. The fisherman model allows you to tap the down switch, and it free falls. It does this with a special clutch mechinism...
  13. colbysmith

    03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025

    Showers are now fixed and hot! :)
  14. colbysmith

    03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025

    Marina showers are open at Hontoon. However, there is no hot water (as of earlier this afternoon) as they are waiting for a new fuse for the on demand water heater. Not sure about the campground showers. Ranger said they hope to have the hot water going next couple of days. Also, if you are...
  15. colbysmith

    Ideas on where to mount autopilot pump

    I did clear out the foam in that area under the V-berth, and I think I used the cutout under the bunk cushions as the cover. (I placed some small strips of wood around the interior of the cutout for the cover then to rest on.) I cut some holes then in the top of that cabinet next to the helm...
  16. colbysmith

    Ideas on where to mount autopilot pump

    I'm not sure how the 23 is set up, but on my 22, I mounted the pump on the helm bulkhead in the back of the V-Berth starboard storage compartment. On the 25 I put it under the sink, at the bottom of the Head bulkhead. You can find and look at nested albums on autopilot install on both...
  17. colbysmith

    03/04 - 03/06 - Hontoon Island, Florida 2025

    Thanks Mark, That's great to know. Earlier I had planned on taking on water at the park, as it was too damn cold when we left Wisconsin, or during the tow to Gulf Shores to have water on the boat. Fortunately, I was just able to fill the water tank at the person's I'm keeping the boat at, on...
  18. colbysmith

    22 Cruiser for sale

    Two different links discussed. Is it the same boat? The OP link shows almost $42,000 for the boat.
  19. colbysmith

    Dreamboat

    Donald, glad you got into Silver Glen already. You'll find by tomorrow afternoon, and definitely on Saturday, the place will be packed. Get yourself a good spot before everyone shows up. Have you seen any Manatees yet? They will sometimes frequent Silver Glen before the crowds arrive. Glad...
  20. colbysmith

    Dreamboat

    Silver Glen Springs, on a weekend? Good luck with that. You'll see why when you get there. :mrgreen: (Unless you get there very early!)
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