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I've used up to 4 of these 5 gallon jugs. I found 4 overkill and ended up using just 2....giving me 10 extra gallons of water to supplement the 20 gallon tank. A couple of great things about using these are: 1. I have no gauge to see how much water is in the 20 gallon tank; so I used to worry...

Personally I don't believe securing to the bow eyelet is necessary as long as the proper scope is used (as was mentioned). I can image an exception this (to which I've never had to resort). If I were securing for a violent storm, I might well use the bow eyelet. (Note on a CD25 you have to get...

I live in the San Juans, so I am in that water all the time. I have no bottom paint. I find that if I leave the boat on its mooring buoy for more than 4 weeks, it starts to be tough to power wash off barnacles....but not unreasonably so. As noted above areas with low tidal exchange, and...

Exactly! A fuse protects the wire downstream of the fuse. A short before the fuse (i.e., between the source and the fuse) could fry the wire (fire?) between the source and the short since the over current would not need to flow thru the fuse. I think you're smart to put fuses at both ends to...

I have one complaint about the new software..... Perhaps this is something unique to my system, but as ads come and go while I'm typing a reply or new post, the sudden appearance of an ad "resets" input process in such a way that the input process refuses to accept additional keystrokes (just...

I was hoping to come, but my boat is still in the shop getting some maintenance. Doesn't look like I will get it back in time. You'all are going to get some magnificent weather....including those going to Princess Louisa.

I have.....and to emphasize your point, it cost $1800 (if I remember correctly)! True, my wife picked a somewhat more expensive fabric, but the final result is terrific (not to mention cheerful :wink:).

New cushions

Is this the same government that designs, installs, and maintains all the navigational aids we all happily depend on? Is it the same government that produces the charts we'd all be up shit creek without?

If you don't mind me asking, and if you know, I'm, curious how far away the buyer lives from the boat.

I spent 2 months in Canada last summer. I re-entered the USA at Anacortes. I went to the office on shore. All was very easy except I found it strange that when I replied "Yes" as to whether I had eggs aboard, they went out to the boat to confiscate them (along with some limes). Can't bring eggs...

Hahahaha....be nice though wouldn't it!? What could be better than dry, no fumes, no smell, clean, electric heat? :wink: :lol:

Are you kidding me? Nothing soaks up electricity more than attempting to heat something up. Using an inverter and batteries, you'd suck the batteries dry in no time. I use an electric heater when I have shore power; and as you suggest, it works great. I typically have it set at 500 watts, but if...

Tom, You bring up a point I've always wondered about. I'd be interested in your opinion. Clearly, one wants to take air from inside the boat, heat it up, and blow it back into the boat. This allows the re-heating of already heated air so as to produce even warmer air. On the combustion side...

Like I said, if I'm going to create a lot of steam, I cook in the cockpit (I just set the stove up on top of my cooler). If I'm inside, I have lots open; unless it's cold, then I crack windows a few inches near the galley (I do this for steam, I have never worried about CO2 etc...although a CO...

I read the tip above from thataway a couple of years ago. Now I use the silicone spray he suggests in the "felt" lined tracks once the tracks are thoroughly cleaned and dry. Never had a problem since (altho I usually don't quite close them 100% to avoid the "click lock").

I have the exact same setup as Colby. I love the flexibility of the butane stove. The forced air heat can't be beat (for one thing the heat exits the system at floor level). Removing the stove creates a lot more counter space in the galley. Frankly, if a boat doesn't already have a stove & heat...

Understand. However, it's not speed thru the water that I am referencing; it is sea state. I was a bit surprised coming down the west coast of Vancouver Island how much power it required to "drive up" large swells; and even more so, how I had to use the throttle to "dance" in chaotic large wind...

You're welcome Kyle. Much better on your boat than sitting on the shelf in my shop!! :wink: :lol: :lol: