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I carry a bunch of various wrenches, screwdrivers and stuff. I have some wire ties in case the fuel filters get plugged, duck tape and a good anchor/rode. Most imortant I have a great DSC radio ready to broadcast my position when I get the big chest pains and an insurance policy that will pay...

4 That was easy! :wink PS: England was metric when I left in 1975 but you can still buy beer in pints today and the speed limits are still in miles. Simply practical. Now, how many 3/8 bolts are there on a Yamaha outboard?

I was actually borne English :)

Regular at a gas station here in the Victoria BC area has been steady at 1.159/ l . That translates into 3.89 USD/ gal, most of it tax. Of course for those of us who keep the boat in the water and don't have a trailer this isn't available. Still at 1.3/l at the marina but no ethanol. It's still...

Ours is the same so maybe that was just the way Fluid built the boats. I love it. BTW, I see you have the same Velcro in place to stop the large cushion sliding. What did you use to stick the Velcro to the hatch cover? Thanks

I will say this about sunglasses and it falls under the heading "something I should have done a long time ago". After years of struggling with clip ons over my regular glasses I finally bit the bullet and bought a pair of Maui Jim prescription sunglasses. I went the whole hog and got the highest...

Part of my working life I ran a company where one of the products was starters for combined cycle power plants. They were a different scale to the ones on your boat or your truck, the biggest being 12,000 HP and 42 tons. That's the starter not the gas turbine being started. One of the...

I found this thread really interesting, especially after I had easily removed the filter from the head but could not unscrew the plastic bowl. I saw a Youtube where the mechanic put the metal part in a vice and used a large wrench, commenting that sometimes the bowls are really tight. Not...

Racor filter holder

Great ideas. Thanks all.

La Conner sounds like a great idea is it better to head south on Swinomish Channel or come from the south and head north? Much appreciate the response.

I love taking a cruise for a few days at this time of the year. The weather is not bad and both marinas and anchorages are quiet and not crowded. Because it can get a little cool overnight I tend to do a bit more marina stays and have typically stayed on the Canadian side (Port Browning, Thetis...

I am thinking about heading over to this park and staying the night. They have rings for stern tie. This is a procedure I have only done a couple of times and always with more than just me on board. I have dropped the hook and motored backward toward the shore then held position while someone...

" Regular scrubbing with brushes, hauling and power washing, or some such routine could eliminate a cycle of endless expensive maintenance. " Sounds like a lot of work, too much for me. The PNW is a great place to keep a boat in the water. Bottom paint on a relatively slow moving boat lasts a...

Really sorry I missed this outing on our own doorstep. I had signed up for the bike race that some of you may have noticed. Our son flew up from SFO to ride with me in what was, for reasons I won't bore you with, a truly memorable event. Hopefully Victoria has earned a spot on the map for...

I guess i answered my own question this morning. A nice new SRM29 from Interstate is now in place. It fits nice and snug and the weight difference isnt significant. Thanks all

Great thought, thanks. I looked at the Lifeline and the regular (same number without the X ) is about the same capacity as the Interstate 29. I would look at the XT but the closest dealer is in Vancouver. The XT must be really beefy with a 71 lb weight. Maybe more than I need. I do...

After 6 years our Interstate batteries are going strong but after two nights on the hook the house battery was all but drained. It's was running the fridge but wouldn't start the Wallas for morning tea. I measured up and obviously a 27 will fit nicely instead of the 24. The capacity gain...

Thanks for the tip but I don't have a trailer, keep the boat in the water. I would use the local Chevron or Shell (best additive packs) marked gas but their hose is not long enough. :wink

I used to make a point of filling up at FH when I visited from Canada, figuring I got a deal. Then I did the calculation and now fill at Van Isle outside Sidney before I leave. Currently around $1.42/L or about $4.90/USG in $US. That seemed comparable. Van Isle replaced all their pumps and lines...