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Thank you Captains Cat! That's exactly what I will do. Do you recommend a corrugated flexible line or a smooth line? Does it matter much?

Thank you Rob and Karen. The two holes below the port Lazarette (hope I got that right) is what you are referring to? One hole for the live bait well and the other for the bilge? Ok, starting to feel a little better now. Thank you Cbrats :) Such a great community. :thup

Thank you Sunbeam and Thataway, I've been kicking myself all day for not posting this question BEFORE DRILLING. But, as always, you are both so helpful and have given me re-assurance that the location should be fine. The midship bilge drain on my boat is the same as Thataway's. About the same...

Bilge Drain Hole

Hello fellow Cbrats, Well, i just drilled a hole through the side of my boat for the transom bilge drain hold fitting (3/4") and I hope I didn't drill to low. My intention was to drill it low to minimize back flow and match the live well drain on the port side of the boat. Now I am really...

Hey Hunkydory! It was nice meeting you near Soapstone Rock last week after you rounded Yakobi Point. We were on a self-guided fishing trip out of Elfin Cove and caught several big halibut near Cape Spencer. We couldn't find the silvers, they are running late this year. Found ourselves in a...

I really appreciate all of the information. I was incorrect, I purchased the same windlass 700 that Bob shows on his boat. I am printing out this forum and heading to the boat shop right now. Will post pictures when complete!

Hello fellow Cbrats, I have a few questions relating to the installation of a new V700. I won't be doing the install, but I want to make sure the boat shop I've selected does it properly. I decided to go with a V700 based on suggestions by Thataway - Thank you! Installing Lewmar bow roller...

Oil based primer purchased from Home Depot.

Benjamin Moore oil based paint purchased from Reno Paint Mart.

Reno Paint Mart codes. Bilge cover used to match interior paint.

Enjoying the view

Scotty mount doubles as BBQ holder.

Rocket Launcher

Rocket Launcher port side

Plenty of head clearance. Installing soft corner protector for safe measure

New shelves. Setup allows for convenient food/utility storage.

Small bungee to prevent drawers from sliding open while underway

Permanent shelf (middle) and removable storage containers under galley. Inexpensive way to increase storage area.