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I used a section of clear green house panel under the solar panel. About a 1/4” of space for air circulation.

I took my a different route. 110w semi flexible panel held to the top with 6 simple nylon web straps that go around the grab handles (with snaps) Takes 2 minutes to remove the panel and store it standing in the head when not needed.

Our inexpensive PVC dinghy began coming apart last summer. Lots of delaminating but when the transom started to come apart, I knew it was done. Looked and looked for a suitable replacement. Wanted something under 8’ for weight/handling reasons, air floor and wanted to use our Suzuki 2.5...

I did this install a few years ago. Still get water in the bilge but it’s much less. I suspect some is entering via the cockpit storage shelves, too, as they’re sealed, but the hatches are the source for most intrusion. Keeping the seals clean can be challenging. I open them up when not in...

I’m 5’9 175 lbs. The Admiral is 5’2 100 lbs dripping wet. We can sleep in the berth without issue. Someone else up there with us? No way. Our feet already meet at the bow. Like I said someone can sleep on the floor but you won’t be getting to the head in the middle of the night and you’ll...

Sleeping 4 “comfortably” on a 25? Adults or small children? I’ve had three adults & a child on our 25 for one night…but one adult had to sleep out in the cockpit under the camper back. 4 adults? Nope, unless someone wants to do the same or quite literally sleep on the cabin floor. These are...

I’m actually surprised this doesn’t occur more often.

No one was caught. Even if they were, they’d be out before the ink dried on the reports and the prosecutor would decline charges. I know about this first hand. Property crimes are social “justice” in the People’s Republic of WA.

Spending $10K on a trailer was not something I had planned on. Im glad it was located and in a condition to still function. It has more years in it and I just put 5 new tires on it among other things. I’m still dealing with insurance and repairs regarding the stolen truck. It too was...

I was all set to order a LoadRite aluminum 7300 from a local dealer…then the Everett police called saying they located our stolen trailer. I borrowed a buddy’s truck & retrieved it from impound. It’s all in tact except the lock and 5 to 7 pin adapter.

Had slick covers on the two center bunks of our King, while two outer were carpeted. I’m going back to carpet on all four. The plastic was easier to launch & retrieve but I noted the hull getting scratched/marred as if someone used 1000 grit sandpaper where the hull rubbed. I’m considering...

Friday Harbor guest docks. EMPTY.

The Admiral at the helm.

Processing for freezing. 25 shrimp per container.

119 in the pot

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Weather improved just enough on Thursday & Friday last week in 7 west. We caught three limits both Thursday & Friday. Largest pot had 139. Smallest zero. Seemed better at swallower depths like 250-275. Two commercial boats moved in and starting laying long lines of 10 pots each in an...

In Hawai’i: Onaga or opakapaka. Both “red or pink snappers” that are delicious beyond compare. After that would be ono (wahoo) then mahi-mahi (dorado, dolphin fish) followed by ahi (yellowfin tuna). In WA State: halibut, hands down.

So due to reasons beyond my control, we will probably need to purchase a new trailer for our 25 Cruiser. We HAD a King 7000 with bunks, surge actuator & disc brakes. I’m looking to upgrade both trailer size/weight capacity and brake system to EOH (with discs). Aluminum would also be nice, but...

I had originally wanted a 22. We (The Admiral) and I went to a boat show. They did not have a 25 available. We stepped into the 22 Cruiser that they did have at the show. First thing out of her mouth "Oh...this is way too small". Second this was "Where's the bathroom/toilet?" Porta Potty...