I installed a windlass on My Hooker ,and had to change the bow roller to a Lemar model 66840007 works great, 9 pound Delta and 15feet chain, we have stayed on the boat 5 nights with the new set up works great,2 days it blew 20 to 25 no problem with the holding.I used the splice that I saw on...
As I sit here at the Fire Department for another 24 hrs,I would like to thank Roger for taking time to keep us updated on his trip,gives us something to think about.Cant do the superloop just yet but will be taking a 30 day trip in June! Leaving out of here heading East,cant wait.Hope to meet...
Having spent a lot of time on a C-Dory 25 powered with a Yamaha 150, I can tell you any smaller motor will be under powered.I am a charter boat Captain and run lots of different boats, the Honda as a general rule is under powered,I would stay away,they make good dependable motors but ,don't have...
My boat has bottom paint that loves to keep the boat stuck on the trailer.When putting the boat back on the trailer the motor had to be used along with the winch,a real pain in the !!!!!! Ordered some bunk covers made of plastic,removed all the carpet, covered all the bunks with them.We took the...
Got caught in the rain this weekend,wiper blades no workie,rubber gone.I went to West Marine 26 dollars each,no thanks! next stop NAPA auto parts,Rain X wiper blades 12 inch,pulled the blade out of the arm perfect fit, total cost $12.50 much better.
It was very choppy this weekend and she had no problem. As far as the center staying in, we tried that first,still a pain to get in and out of. All you loose is the place to put stuff on that shelf,not a real problem for us. Having that cushion made to fill in the v berth made a huge difference...
As far as facing foward or aft,we bought a seat from West Marine it allows Wife to lean against the table when facing foward,then when facing aft it works too,the seat has a back rest that you can use any where.She is only 5ft tall and likes the position. Opening up the cave really does make...