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I'm no weather nor Columbia River expert, but your unusually choppy and confused wave/swell pattern is probably caused the westward current flow of the river running against the eastward wind flowing up the Columbia River Canyon. When the current flow opposes the wind wave pattern, the waves...

Agree! I did this once. Same window. Easy, cheap, fast, no sweat! And no shipping. What's not to like? Joe. :teeth :thup

It will take considerable turning force to turn the winch handle counter-clockwise and free up the clutch, enabling the winch to free spool and drop the rode. Try maybe 50-100 lbs of torque on the winch handle. You probably didn't think it would ever release, but try again, harder ! :lol: Be...

Video of Day Seven of the R2AK finish and celebration: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mnf3IGG ... e=youtu.be Enjoy! (But mayabe not the music so much.) Joe. :teeth :thup

Thanks for the report, Harvey! Congratulations, girls! And also to all the competitors in this crazy race! Maybe now e all can get some sleep??? :lol: Joe. :teeth :thup

Here's the #6 web cam in Thomas Harbor that Bob mentioned: https://webcamketchikan.com/alaska-sized-view-cam-6/ Here's the master cam page, try looking around for the best view of the finish as they get to Ketchikan. https://webcamketchikan.com/ Besides the issue of whether or not to dump...

Harvey- Looks like they're only able to average about four knots across the Dixon Entrance, which means the winds are very moderate / gentle. Puts the leader into Ketchikan about mid-morning tomorrow. Will there be a live cam in Ketchikan? Would be great to witness the first...

The leaders have averaged 4.75 mi per hr so far, and with 140 or so to go, should finish in about 30 hours, or about 6 am Pacific Coast Daylight Saving Time, plus or minus a few hrs., Sunday morning. Go Girls!!! :lol: Joe. :teeth :thup

A 22 Cruiser would be more sensible in affordability, size, adaptability, and resale value in the long run. To sleep four, you'd need a full canvas enclosure over and around the cockpit, plus a folding cot or two. Two in the v-berth, one one the convertible table/berth in the cabin, and 1-2...

If almost forgot I had them, but here are some photos in my album you may want to consider: http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php Joe. :teeth :thup

Are you near a marine repair facility that hauls out boats? How about using a TravelLift/Boatlift? (Might be expensive or overkill, but what the hey?!? Joe. :teeth :thup

This 15 vs 13 inch prop pitch dilemma has been a frequent one over the years because the 15 is too steep for heavy loads and high elevations, while the 13 may be to low for some, especially at sea level. The 14 would seem to be the best compromise for a single prop solution, but is hard to...

Jason- Search for "Airhead" and "composting toilet" on this site. Pat and Patty Anderson were the first to install and report on their use of an Airhead composting toilet on their CD-25 Daydream more than ten years ago. Interesting concept: marine-wise, biologically, and from an...

Just a note for anyone trying to trace the development/lineage of outboards in a manufacturer's line. Somewhere in the 1970's or 1980's (IIRC), the standards changed so that an engine's h.p. was rated at the prop shaft instead of at the powerhead. I have a 2 h.p. Johnson motor that in later...

BBlalock- Hi! I've not had noticeable corrosion on my wiper motors, but here's my 2 cents on the problem, hoping that it can provide some clues to solving yours. Of course, the SS into aluminum will corrode because of the difference in metals on the electromotive scale. However, the rate...

One more consideration: Before you select a prop to start out with, consider both the final drive ratio. Final drive ratio the same? If so, no change, but, for example, if going from 1.5:1 to 1.75:1 (a 14% difference, then add 14% to the pitch. e.g., 13" pitch original, to 14.8", or 15"...

Has anyone tried to email her? (Just checked, no email address listed.) Joe. :teeth :thup

Some additional thoughts about the 22 vs. 25 debate: When she is going to be aboard, the 22 vs. the 25 debate is often decided by the Admiral herself who chooses the 25 for its enclosed head and the more room it offers on the interior for personal and living comfort, providing, of course...

robhwa- Nice to see your electric anti-ventilation plate mounted trolling motor on your main 90 Honda engine. I loved mine and thought it was a great solution to the problem of how to troll slowly and steathly enough for trout in quiet waters under 2 mph. Good thinking! Joe. :teeth :thup

Back about 10 or so years ago, we discussed some on a boat or two or so in Alaska. Yes, they took a lot of room, but were useful in holding all the rope necessary for anchoring in deep water. Features a simple design, and is perhaps more foolproof than using a more conventional windlass and...