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MJeff, I concur with the previous two comments. I am all-struck at the number of small boats that I see daily, that have had small towers added to their boats. Both center console and cruisers, with cabins, they are not designed or structurally sound enough to carry the weight of a human, that...

ATPNW, If it is engine oil, vice lower unit oil, the most likely issue is that the oil seals in the base of the oil pan (below the engine block) is leaking. You may already know that the lower unit (gear) oil, usually has an odd smell, where the (used) engine oil will have a slight carbon/fuel...

KevinMc, My 26 is a 2007 and built in the same facility, by the same designer/builder. I have been conducting maintenance, as I had not waxed the boat in over a year and the engine was due for full service. In addition to this, I was concerned that the air conditioner thru hull was leaking. I...

I've done hundreds of surveys and in favor of having one performed, if you are not knowledgeable about identifying major issues. The C-Dory, or any boat can have a hull core that is waterlogged and can have a transom that is also waterlogged and rotted. Additionally the major systems including...

Salish Explorer, First off do you have a name that you would like us to address you by? As to the Weld Mount system, they have fasteners that have a texture on the back, to aid in adhesion. Secondly, went you put a dab of the two part glue on the fastener, mix it in place on the fastener, with...

For mounting things to the hull, like hold downs and wiring, I have had great success with Weld Mount products. My last boat's wiring and numerous times on my current boat have various mounts, for different applications. I had previously used this product for mounting items on ships and boats...

Starcraftom, This link will show you the formula that boat manufacturers must meet, for certification. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-33/c ... 3#:~:text=§%20183.53%20Horsepower%20capacity.,(b)%20of%20this%20section.

Thomas, The sticker for boats under 20' takes many factors into account. Over time lessens (usually though casualties/deaths), causes new reviews and implementation of regulations as things change. Also fact of peoples weights have changed (upwards) and engine weights have also changed. So...

KRC, Just replaced the same windless on my boat recently. Mine wouldn’t move and the breaker was not the problem. All of the troubleshooting information from the manufacturer stated that I had a bad motor. Ordered a motor and once received, took the windless apart to replace the motor. You have...

Colin, As a retired Coastie, I have seen several events in my time, that had negative consequences, because of powering above the factory certificate. In both cases, the insurance companies provided justification for settlement in the favor of the other party (not the boat owner). Just putting...

Dave, New chartplottters have built in GPS antennas, so the newer technology has precluded the need. My older Raymarine has a cabin top GPS antenna, where as my last several Garmin's have not had one nor needed one. I have chart plotters on my other boats as well and none of them have external...

Rick, Lots of underway time and anchoring in all sorts of bottoms and weather. I still love my Mantis swivel. www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumNa ... _photo.php

New Windless Installed

Overload Test On New Windless

Studs Installed to Allow For 2 Sizes of Wire

New Relay to Mount

Old Windless Removed

Anchor Chain Line on Dock

Anchor Locker Door Removed

Don, I had a single axle under my 22 and owned it for 10 years. I paid attention to tires, brakes and other critical items. The tire size was larger than the two axle and it was 6 lug, vice the typical 5 lug, so it was made for the load that it was carrying. Never an issue and I loved it...