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emmetth, You do have some great cruising water nearby. The Hudson offers many interesting destinations as does Long Island Sound. IMO a prerequisite for a long cruise like the great loop is thorough knowledge of the vessel. This includes the location of all elements that may need repair or...

Boats Owned 12 ft wooden dinghy (1965?) 14 ft wooden lapstrake runabout with 30 hp Johnson (1968) 16 ft Glastron with 60 hp Johnson (1970) 18 ft Lincoln canoe (1973) 2-Hyperform 14ft kayaks (1978) 18ft Lincoln canoe (1983) 22 ft C-Dory (2003) Achilles LT2 with 3 hp Tohatsu (2009)...

Oops! Yes, my inflatable is an Achilles LT-2. An LT-1 would only accomodate a rat sized dog. Mike "Levity"

An Achilles LT1 fits perfectly on top of my 2003 22 cruiser. The size and weight of the LT makes it possible to place it on the cabin top without help. An inverted placement on the cabin top and over the radar dome makes for a secure, snug fit. The radar sees right through it. It is tied down...

My wife's lady friend wanted to help with the launching so I gave her the plug and told her to put it into the hole in the back of the boat. When I did my final check before launching I found the plug...in the splash well drain hole. The lady just wanted to help, the captain is always...

1970 BMW 750/6 (smooth, reliable and unique) 1990 Yamaha RT100 (my son's but it was a lot of fun) 1991 Suzuki DR 250 (road and trail) 2005 Tomos Arrow (top speed 30 mph, but still fun) Mike "Levity"

The state of Maryland has county maintained ramps. They are usually good quality. The challenge to using these ramps is obtaining a county ramp permit as each county issues their own. Permits can be ordered via snail mail from the various counties or purchased at local retail outlets. It is best...

The plastic bowl used to stick onto the threads of the fuel filter element on Levity also. My guess was that the oil used as a lubricant on the plastic threads was somehow bonding the plastic threads of the bowl to the plastic threads of the element. Isn't plastic a petroleum product? Due to...

Dave, Mounted my 18HT on 1"vinyl stringers right on the cabin top. The stringers were shaped to fit the slight radius of the cabin top. There has not been an instance where an object was out of view due to the angle. Pics of the mount are in the album. Mike "Levity"

Excuse me for highjacking this thread but the mention of crowded conditions and poor manners/boating practice triggered the need to vent. I spent Sunday on the upper Potomac from Mt. Vernon to DC. I have never witnessed so many do so much wrong in such a short time! The majority of boats are...

Mark, Lewes Del has a marina facility owned and managed by the city. Last season a new city marina was under construction. The city's harbormaster asserted that the new facility would be open for the 2009 season.There was evidence of good ramp facilities and ample parking in the new marina. The...

Levity's Garmin 4210 was mounted using aluminum flat stock shaped and positioned to place the unit in an optimum viewing position. Read the discussion in the following forum: "Electronic Garmin 4210 Plotter & GMR 18 HD", see the photos in Levity's photo album. Mike "Levity"

Levity has developed some cavitation when running downwind in a 2-3ft chop. My interpretation was the hull was being driven too hard for the trim settings. Three adjustments brought the cavitation under control. 1. Slow down from 14 kts to 11 kts 2. Increase bow up trim with trim tabs...

I have recently read (but cannot find the reference) about someone who while anchored amongst other boats found themselves moving closer and then passing by their neighboring boat. They thought they were dragging anchor but found their swivel had broken. Seems they were using an inexpensive...

Levity is equipped with a 2003 BF90. My first season was 2004. The 90 has 392 hours logged on. Every gallon of fuel that has gone into the boat has been treated with either Stabil(before ethanol) or Startron (ethanol fuels). If the schedule calls for 3 weeks between outings the carbs are...

Chuck, The previous chartplotter on Levity was a Garmin 188C. I still have two chips for it. One is the Chesapeake the other is the ICW from Norfolk to Charleston. Email me if yo want to talk about acquiring these chips. My new unit is a Garmin 4210. The preloaded charts are good. The G2 does...

From your location at Vinings you may find the following website useful: http://www.ndbc.noaa.gov/maps/Chesapeake_Bay.shtml . Click on Scripps weather buoy #44099 (yellow dot) for current conditions or use it for historical information. Mike "Levity"