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I am interested in having one of these cantilevered canvas frames built for my boat and have similar questions about fishability as was asked by the last post from Redbaronace. Can someone with these frames please comment from a fishing prospective? Thanks, Grazer

Thanks everyone. Local Boy, that is exactly what I was looking for! They ship to Canada and the price looks good too. I love this site! Thanks again, Grazer

Does anyone know where I can buy a bearing race installation and removal tool? I Have used the screw driver/hammer technique and the old race to set the new one, however, this method seems less than desirable. Also, placing the inner seal requires somewhat of a delicate touch, in that, if you...

I would like to add a word of caution when using epoxy in confined areas such as this. It will build up some heat during the exothermic chemical reaction as it kicks off. This heat can cause the fiberglass laminates to warp and will make bedding the hatch covers more difficult to get a water...

Thanks Ray and Joe. I appreciate your comments. Cheers, :beer

Hello All, I am about to change my gear oil in a Honda BF90. I also would like to change the impeller later this winter. Does one have to drain the gear case oil before removing the lower leg housing to access the water pump housing? I am asking this as it would seem changing the gear case...

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Thanks fellas. Great description of the procedure. Grazer

Bob, Could you please describe in detail the chain loop setup and how it works? I am assuming its not like a chain ring with floating buoy for anchor retrieval. Thanks, Grazer

My 2004 has U-bolts in the transom. I too use them for holding the boat down and side to side while trailering. They hook off the U-bolt and down around the transom corner, then down and forward onto the trailer. Works good, just need a little protection between the strap and hull to protect...

After reading the latest addition to this thread, I realized it was mine. Good time too. After having the boat at a Marina for the past two months without additional shore supply my '03 Honda 90 (16 amp output) kept the batteries up all summer. The runs were long enough to charge up fully at...

Well I haven't got a dingy yet, and now have yet another thought... a Walker Bay 8 rigid hull boat. These high density injected molded plastic boats are 71 lbs, and never get a hole like inflatables. 10 year warranty seems like they may fairly durable. They accept a motor albeit a short shaft...

Thanks for the heads up. A 4 litre jug at Can Tire is $10.00. That is quite a difference. It looks like one could use Fondue Fuel as well. Slightly more expensive but less than the marine fuel. Fondue Fuel is refined methyl hydrate, with no unpleasant odor.

Thanks for the responses. The problem remains the same, can't find denatured alcohol (ethanol) at Canadian Tire or Homehardware. I bought the last 1 litre of marine fuel for $17.00, ouch! I think I'll try methly hydrate.

Anyone (in Canada) know where to get denatured alcohol for the Oringo stoves? So far, Steveston Marine has 4 litre jugs for $30.00 is only source I've found. At that price, I am thinking of using a propane or white gas (naptha) stove. Thanks, Grazer

Thanks for all the reply's. The Achilles sure does seem like a good boat. What is a LT2 or LT4 worth?

I am looking at purchasing a small light tender/dingy for the cruiser. Anyone have any experience with WEST MARINE 2013 RU3 Inflatable Dinghy? Is it the same as the RU 260? RU 260 doesn't show up on West Marine's website, has it been replaced or discontinued? I'm looking for a lightweight...

A note on the weldmount studs... I fastened my starboard strips to the hull with weldmount studs after fixing the holes that previously held the starboard strips securing the fuel tanks. After only 2 outings I noticed one of these strips have come loose. They were only held on with 2 wm studs...

It was wonderful meeting both of you, Casey and Mary. Sorry we didn't meet up with you later today, but we decided to head for home after a fun filled day on the water. What a day! We harvested about 30 jumbo prawn (which we ate on our boat), seen another whale (humpback I think) and were...