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My two electric outboards have a fairly narrow shaft so I was able to "create" a rudder to put on each one for slow speed maneuvering. I took a 10" x 20" piece of 1/8" HDPE and formed it around a 1.5 inch pipe with a heat gun. I then rivetted the plastic around the motor shaft in a balanced...

We have a nice canopy from King Marine Canvas but find it impossible to snap it to the sides while in the boat. Does anyone have any tricks to attaching snaps from inside the cockpit?

Don, You also mentioned the cost of some of these products. Actually Lanocote is the least expensive. A 4 oz tub costs about $14 and lasts forever. I put on rubber gloves and warm the item with a heat gun, then rub some lanocote on the item. My tub is now 20 years old and I am only half way...

Here is part of the material safety data sheet for Boeshield. Looks pretty hazardous. · 2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture · Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 GHS02 flame Flam. Aerosol 2 H223-H229 Flammable aerosol. Pressurised container: May burst if...

Don, I looked up salt-away and all it does is dissolve different kinds of salt deposits, especially those that build up in hot engines. It does not protect against oxidation (rusting). Yes, the lanolin based protectants use the same stuff found in the high end hand creams. But, joking...

As a marine ecologist I like to use products that are not toxic or environmentally hazardous. Many of the corrosion inhibiting products are toxic and made from petroleum. Luckily there is a line of marine corrosion inhibitors that really work, have been around for almost a century, and are...

I agree with Dr. Bob. Attaching the strap to the towing eye could create a real emergency if you are out on the water and need to take the top down fast. Leaning over the stern to unhook the strap would be difficult in a heavy sea. If you are uncomfortable drilling holes in the top in case...

I would suggest attaching a large carabiner or clip on the end and then clip the straps to the end of the handrail on the boat top. That way the strap will not be in the way of getting in and out. That is what I did on my earlier boats (26' St Pierre Dories). As you probably know, the custom...

Yes it was my wife, Sherri, and we also had a friend on board. It was great to meet Colby and his brother (and his wife). We like to go out just for the day - launch at Swantown Marina, cruise around the Bay, and go have lunch at the Farmer's Market; all for about 24 cents worth of electricity.

Don Yes they used the countersink only to drill through the gel coat. To drill through the fiberglass however it is best to use the hardest bit you have. The glass is abrasive and can easily dull a standard bit.

To drill through gel coat without causing cracks I saw the folks at NMI start the hole with a countersink bit and then followed by a drill bit of the needed size. I watched them do it, and it really works.

As some folks have said, the chlorine found in cleaning solutions toxic, and I know from experience that cleaning plastic bottles with chlorine will leave a residual chlorine taste to the water for a long time. I would suggest using hydrogen peroxide. It is also an effective biocide. A 3%...

In addition to a heat gun I suggest using DeBond Marine Formula to remove cured polyurethane (e.g. 5200 or others). I found that it really works. Heat the item so you can remove it and then used DeBond to clean up the stuff stuck on. Follow instruction and score the caulk to allow the solvent...

Since you are in Oregon, King Marine Canvas in Seattle does a lot of the canopies for C-Dory. You might want to check with them.

For those interested, I will be at the Small Boat Festival in Port Ludlow with my C-Dory on May 31. Anyone can come and there is no entrance fee

There has been some interest in my electric C-Dory by this group, and several C-Brats have asked if I were coming. Unfortunately I will be unable to attend. That weekend is Mother's Day, and our daughter had already purchased tickets for a show that weekend. This was before the dates for the...

P.S. I see you live in Bellingham. If you are ordering a new C-Dory from NMI (in Bellingham) be sure to tell them you are interested in electric. They were very helpful and I was able to customize my build to accommodate the electric. For example, I was able to get a reduced price since I...

I have two 3kW motors which can easily get me to hull speed. I cruise at about 5.1-5.2 mph using about 2 to 2.1 kW. I posted a graph of my speed vs. power consumption in my album (WATT NOW). Maximum speed is 6.8 mph which uses 5.8 kW of power (my max). Since I have 20 kWh of energy in my...

I agree, you should absolutely try things out before making changes. We spent some time at the factory moving around and lying down in a boat that was almost finished with the standard package.

My wife and I were also not comfortable in the V berth of the 22 cruiser. The issue was sitting up to get out the fo'c'sle. If we were to sleep with our heads towards the stern, one of us would end up kicking the other when trying to rotate around to get out. If we were to sleep with our heads...