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    PROJECT-A-PALOOZA!!! -- Fuel Canister Storage

    I use two types of canister fuel on the boat, 1lb propane for the grill, and small butane for the galley stove. I made two PVC storage "lockers" for two each of the canisters. They live attached to the sidewall of the starboard-aft cockpit seat. Each of the caps have a line attached to keep...
  2. The large one fits two 1lb propane bottles

    The large one fits two 1lb propane bottles

    The large one fits two 1lb propane bottles
  3. The smaller one fits two butane canisters for the galley stove

    The smaller one fits two butane canisters for the galley stove

    The smaller one fits two butane canisters for the galley stove
  4. Each lid has a string attached to the second of the canisters to allow lifting it up from the bottom of the tube

    Each lid has a string attached to the second of the canisters to allow lifting it up from the bottom of the tube

    Each lid has a string attached to the second of the canisters to allow lifting it up from the bottom of the tube
  5. Two fuel canister "lockers" one large, one small. A keeper line is attached to each lid to keep it from going overboard.

    Two fuel canister "lockers" one large, one small. A keeper line is attached to each lid to keep it from going overboard.

    Two fuel canister "lockers" one large, one small. A keeper line is attached to each lid to keep it from going overboard.
  6. Each tube has a shown drain in the bottom

    Each tube has a shown drain in the bottom

    Each tube has a shown drain in the bottom
  7. Fuel port next to outboard cable exit with rubber dust cap

    Fuel port next to outboard cable exit with rubber dust cap

  8. Big box store home security latch

    Big box store home security latch

  9. Strip wire to match lug ferrule

    Strip wire to match lug ferrule

  10. Engine in down (running) position

    Engine in down (running) position

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    A couple of datapoints on micro-kickers

    I mounted an auxiliary outboard bracket to the stern of my 25. It is a Panther 55-0022 adjustable mount. Here is what the bracket looks like in the fully up position. Here is the fully down position. Both positions clear the trim tab by a wide margin. I added a cleat as a security...
  12. Engine in up (stowed) position

    Engine in up (stowed) position

    Engine in up (stowed) position
  13. Tie back to help with weight bouncing when stowed

    Tie back to help with weight bouncing when stowed

    Tie back to help with weight bouncing when stowed
  14. Engine in down (running) position

    Engine in down (running) position

    Engine in down (running) position
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    Tropical Storm Arthur

    Yes, we made some frames out of every set of three boards our so (based on pilings). The aft end locks under the fixed board sets with a "tail" of 2x4 and two ceramic coated screws for the other end. It's an experiment for us. This was the first year trying it out. It was very easy to break...
  16. deck frames

    deck frames

    deck frames
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    Tropical Storm Arthur

    Not bad here. We did OK. Cleanup begins. From yesterday afternoon.
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    Tropical Storm Arthur

    Riding it out at Pamlico Beach. Doesn't look like its gonna be a lot of fun here - now saying CAT2. 5ft storm surge. JUST took my trailer in to the shop :( - Seaweed will have to ride it out on the boat lift! We have 35miles of open water to the SE :( :| :( I've battened down everything...
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    Venture 23 (C Dory) Hot Water Heater?

    Thanks. I was holding off on typing the obviousness of that just so I could get through the exercise.. :lol: :wink: :lol: :wink: :lol: :wink:
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    Venture 23 (C Dory) Hot Water Heater?

    Playing around with some water heater formulas and suppliers on the 'net. Back of the napkin: Let's say I just wanted 2 gallons of warm(-ish) water to shower with and I was willing to run my engine either during a trip (duh!), or idling at anchor. The idling case above is the worst case: The...
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