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Thanks for pointing that out Colby. Kevin, I hope that answered your question.

Yes, my trailer has surge brakes. I like the idea of the electric over hydraulic as it gives one the ability to control the braking of the trailer in adverse conditions which may come up unexpectedly when traveling thru mountainous regions or winter conditions. Just curious, if you contacted...

Well by the looks of it you're getting it figured out. Keep playing around with different set ups and you'll find a happy place. I think the best possible slow speed steering enhancement is an auto pilot. I use the autopilot when I'm trolling for salmon. it will keep you on a straight course...

Colby, I agree with Steve (Dora-Jean) that you probably need to find out why the brakes are heating up. I carry a lazar heat detector in my truck all the time. When I'm towing the 5th wheel or boat I will pull over at a rest stop after 10 or 20 miles and check my tires and hubs for their...

I installed a set of chocks similar to the ones shown in the link that ENDEAVOR provided. I think they are really practical and cant believe that C-dorys don't have them installed from the factory. They may by now i haven't checked out the newer boats. I have never experienced any chaffing at...

On my boat I keep my bow line attached to the center cleat all the time. I run it from the center cleat thru the chalk down the stbd side where I make a turn around the rear part forward cleat and loop over the forward end of the cleat and run the remaining line back to the cockpit. I...

Thanks for posting your blog address. I'm enjoying following your journey thru the North sound and San Juans. Just a note on your method of keeping your hull off the mooring ball.... it looks to me that chaffing of the line could become a problem if the wind were to blow causing a chop. Check...

I have had both types now. In all of my past boats, mostly 17'-20' boats with 70 to 125 hp motors, I have had the cable type steering and in each case after a few years have had to replace the cable no matter how careful is was to keep things greased and or oiled. Salt water gets into the...

That 5th wire you mentioned is for the backing up. When you shift into reverse it should engage the solenoid which disengages the brakes and allows you to back up without the brakes locking up. I'm not near my trailer right now so can't tell you exactly how it is wired. I do remember having...

I've read on several of your posts that you like too fish a lot. I do too and that is why i took off the back bimini cover over the cockpit as it interfers with my fishing. We do carry a Tommy Bahama unbrella with us for shade. It is handy and can be moved to the best shade advantage.

Just my opinion, nothing more; twins (not my preference due to added maintenance expense) -2 tanks with a valved pipe connection (not familiar with how 22's are set up but may require modification to accomplish) -wallace stove delete - alcohol camp stove (I like my wallace...

A question for Dr Bob. On your main anchor line, I see you have a bridle set up, which to my understanding takes the load off the the main rode to the windlass. 1. Is it still necessary to tie the main anchor rode to the cleat behind the windlass since the bridle is carrying the load? 2...

I can not speak about Maxwell windlasses as I have never owned one. But doing a quick search on the internet I find them to be quite expensive. Another thing that caught my eye is that the first thing that pops up is a web page devoted to troubleshooting problems with Maxwell windlasses...

I have owned both the Lewmar Profish 700 and the manual 700. The advantage of the Profish is that you can drop the anchor quickly and hit the area you want to fish quickly. Where as the standard Lewman is let down and is considerably slower and you probably won't hit the spot you're aiming for...

Yes Bob I saw those photos also and that's why I got to thinking a little about a project. I think this boat may be worth the effort to restore. But I think I'll leave it for a younger man/woman as I've got a great boat already. But when I start thinking of downsizing the 22 Angler may be the...

I love the 22 anglers, I look at this boat and I can't help but think of how I could turn this boat into a sweet ride. I know it won't go for anywhere near the present bid of $3,200 but if it were to go cheap it would make a great project for some energetic person. My heart says "Let's have a...

SoBelle, On my last boat, a 25' Atlas Acadia, I used a stainless steel snap hook the was fixed to plastic encased SS cable which was run thru the forward cleat and crimped in place. The bitter ends were encased in shrink wrap tube so as to not cause any chaffing or bow lines being wrapped...

Clay, I have considered just putting a squeeze bulb in line, but the tank holds near a gallon of fuel so that's a lot of pumping from the bulb. I figured if it doesn't work I'll just carry a gallon with me to refill with. The vented cap brings up another question. If the replacement cap...

Thanks John and Bob. I believe if I tap into the the fuel line near the racor filter that I may be able to keep the rise near 12". If I find a 90 degree hose barb to cap adapter it would help to minimize the rise also. I'm considering a quick disconnect rather than a valve to reduce fittings...

Donald, if you are buying a new dingy then the foot pump is made for the dingy and should be quite adequate. If you have some sort of physical limitations then maybe the electric pump may help. I have a 9' boat that i pump with the foot pump. It takes a few minutes to do but I've usually go...