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    What Butane Stove?

    I agree - the single use K-cups produce a lot of waste. At home we compost the grounds from the perk but our 20' boat has no water tankage or usable sink. Disposing of the loose grounds and keeping the perk clean made using the pods an attractive alternative in a confined space. If we were...
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    Honda's new Generator

    DEFINITELY NOT. I was surprised to see that in print on the one website, although don't remember if it was an official Honda website. Pouring gas from a plastic container is dangerous on so many levels - from static sparks to fume accumulation. A running engine which may not be ignition...
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    What Butane Stove?

    After spending too much time devising wind breaks that usually didn't work anyway and burning potentially good food on high I spent a few extra $ and got a Martin 404 infrared and love it. Not only doesn't blow out but I find the infrared burner holds and distributes the heat better...
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    Is This Thinking TOO FAR Out of the BOX

    I see this as being a bit tricky. Most of my other concerns have been addressed by the previous posters. If $$$ is of no concern 8) - you could install an electric bow mount trolling motor like the bass fishermen that can have a transducer mounted to it for forward vision. This would work for...
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    Foam in bow of 16' - necessary

    Perhaps true but it may be part of the equation the manufacturer used to calculate the total buoyancy needed for the vessel to remain afloat(albeit awash) when swamped. When combined with the foam under the forward deck. Manufacturers are required to provide this inherent buoyancy on any boat...
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    Bow eye ( guess it's also called trailer eye)

    The bow eye and locking nuts are probably good quality SS. They can be cleaned up and reused. It is whatever they used for the backing plate that is badly rusted . Replace that with a SS plate and re tighten. A cordless impact driver with a long extension and swivel socket would save you...
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    Any C Dorys on the East Coast?

    With those 2 year old twin 50's this one was under contract the day it was listed! Best deal I have seen in my end of the continent for a long time. Sorry I didn't bring it to the attention of this gentleman quick enough for him to get it. Regards, Rob
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    URGENT EMERGENCY DSC CALL BUTTON USE

    Thanks for clarifying this and posting for us. I'm one of those that thought the button would still work albeit without the specific boat info. I have my "Restricted radio operators license" - required in Canada to operate a VHF. It is however over 20 years old and I need to take an updated...
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    May Need to Part with My Girl

    Welcome back! Sorry for your loss. If I was in the market for this boat I would be honored to keep its name. Good luck with the sale, Rob
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    Any C Dorys on the East Coast?

    https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/it ... 5/?__cft__[0]=AZVrO2SuID46DXm0UDjubf3wrxXsSnTFQTZGjjlmo8OV92infhjsWtHTyQq1QRcCIJiLB_mVm2AwM3D20N9dRZJuIm9BKmSy4dWlP4zYeLVSPVML_9gCfBeJgN5rY29H2caaTh8jA8kuv0zywJiPjibK4j1eR6uVOL-Dw0HeKSSaWDYdgwNFh-WshjPrpbUQBglIGDJ54kyhob7HD76X9VY6&__tn__=-UK-R...
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    boiling water

    For a one burner butane I highly recommend the Martin 404 infrared. IMO it is safer(no open flame), more efficient and it has never blown out on us. Only a few dollars more than the regular butane burners but well worth it. http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php
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    Sturgeon!

    https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/retired-nhl ... DSEosfwHL5
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    Cell Carriers or Service

    Kids found it amusing but the best mobile I ever had was the old Motorola analog bag phone. It was recommended for use on a boat as it transmitted at a higher wattage than cell phones or the newer digital bag phone and it was built like a tank. Regarding Canadian pay as you go - there is no...
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    Look What I Found

    Harvey - I came across this pic on the internet - http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php Domenic is my cousins Grandson and his pic has appeared many places with several different captions and millions of views. It was put on his mothers facebook page to be shared with their...
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    Boating Alone

    Dennis, lots of good advise here only a few things I might add. 1/ Do a test transmission on your VHF every trip out. 2/ Test fire the kicker. I had my 16' bowrider out on Lake Erie in some rather unfavorable conditions(younger and braver days). I knew I would be in trouble rather quickly if...
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    !#@@#! Oil Filter on Suzi 200

    A zip lock freezer bag semi closed over the filter will save the day. After cracking the filter loose you can turn it off by hand with the bag catching the oil. Any fluids expelled from an internal combustion engine are a carcinogen and care should be taken to avoid contact. An engineer is an...
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    Buying used custom boat

    Interesting boat and appears to be well made. A friend in our local Power Squadron has built a number of boats and I would trust any of them before some of the big names. 2 things that would concern me with this boat are the square corners on the motor well and the relatively limited tankage...
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    Chart Plotters

    Take a coarse through the Power Squadron(or similar). In Canada a license is required for VHF use so to get it you must learn the phonetic alphabet, protocol, proper jargon and channel use. Also how to repeat yourself 3 times, how to repeat yourself 3 times, how to repeat yourself 3 times...
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    Chart Plotters

    I have a 5" Standard Horizon combo plotter/fish finder and have been very happy with it. Originally I requested a Raymarine but dealer was out of stock when rigging my boat so parts guy recommended the Standard Horizon. It was more money but came with the Great Lakes platinum card and he said...
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    Buying used custom boat

    The listing says "Dry weight 3800pds"
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