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When I purchased my boat in 2021 it had been sitting for a couple of years. It had the Honda BF150 engine and was the fuel injected model. One of the problems that I immediately encountered was bad fuel, about 50 gallons of it. It apparently was a not treated. It caused the high pressure...

Donald, glad to see that you're getting things figured out electrically on your boat. Part of the fun of new boat ownership is figuring out what you have while in the process of enjoying yourself. As far as the water intrusion issue goes ----- anyone who has owned a trailer boat for any amount...

Jay, thanks for your incite. I tend to agree with your logic on replacement. Mine has been good for many years and definitely has done the job. I tend to agree at this point not to change things up too much and stick with what has worked for years.

Thanks Colby for the reply. I read the same manual and replaced both the house batteries this spring and last year replaced the starting battery. So I'll rule out the batteries and look at the charger. I've quit using it for now as the engine has been quite good at charging. I'll have to do...

Just curious, are the Guest chargers not considered good replacement chargers when the originally installed chargers go bad? I still have the original guest charger in my boat and its a 2007 model. I may be having a problem with mine as both green lights are on as well a a red light that never...

We used the Lewmar 700 horizontal windlass with the 8 plait on my last boat without any problems. I ordered the chain and rode from Lewmar when I purchased the windlass. they seem to be made for each other. I have not had the need to adjust anything but you may want to contact Lewmar and see...

I would have to agree with Bob on this one. I have a 25' cruiser and am currently running a 22 lb delta behind 60 feet of 1/4" high test chain and sleep well at night. if I were in the market to upgrade my anchor I would opt for the Mantus anchor. The Mantus is a scoop style as opposed to the...

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...