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Today was the uncovering day for t he 2017 season. The boat is a dirty mess but will clean up quickly. The tilt system was buggered up after the winter. Turned out that air got in to the hydraulic system. Lifting the motor (500 lbs) by hand up into the lock position, then filling the...

Two weeks ago I purchased two aluminum framed, heavy sunbrella material, dark blue folding chairs in a RV supply store in Az. Shipped them to Alaska as luggage on the airplane and all for $104. They are also wide for my ample arse and they also come in black. Come on summer.

As the original 28 yr. owner of a 1983 CD and with my son the next 7 yr. owner we have a few comments,,,,,,,,,,,, 1st; if the entire outfit was as nice as the alum. wheels on the trailer it would be a $8k buy but with the painted trailer, questionable engine and obvious lack of cleaning and...

My pump has not fit the hole for years. Just hold it tightly in or against the hole and pump away until it comes out of the top hole. When you are 50 miles from a supply store you just need to improvise. Happy Thanksgiving

My trim tabs are screwed on with screws that have become rusty. The boat, a 2005 ProAngler, was in a Fla. salt water harbor for 4 yrs. and then on my trailer in Alaska for 6 more yrs. Several of the screw on the port tab are rusting but not all of them. The stbd side is rust free????. I will...

I was quoted $100/ft for bottom paint redo on my 26' CD in Homer, Alaska. Good deal?????? or not!!!!

Tybo, Is it possible to set out a definite format for listing a boat for sale which would force everyone to use it. Having them in order by year like the bottom part of the list is the very best way in IMHO. Anyway..........thanks for your work in doing this for the brats. Jack in Alaska

Back in 1983 when I purchased my 22' CD I took the port electric wiper and moved it to the center window. Then installed the manual wiper from the ctr. window into the port position. It has worked for 33 yrs. My present CD only has a port and stbd window so no problem. Jack in Alaska

Bob......... Thanks for nudging my mind. Sometimes one forgets to do the right thing. I just did it. Jack in Alaska

Today I parked my boat for the winter. Next week, oil change, lower unit gear oil change, Racor fuel filter, low press. filter, flush with salt-away and cover it up. I really hate doing this so early but fall and winter are coming soon.

My friend and neighbor painted his 26' ProAngler called the MARYRED from dark blue to bright red about 12 yrs ago. It still looks bright and shiny today and the boat is outside all the time. There is a picture of it in my photo album.

It looks like the bow roller assembly as well as the net reel have been removed and it is being used s a sport fishing boat. This was taken in the Whittier, Alaska harbor several days ago. I hope you all enjoy seeing this unusual CD. Jack in Alaska

My son saw probably the only bowpicker C-Dory tied up in the Whittier harbor last week. I have a picture of it in an email but do not know how to post it. Yesterday in Homer I saw a 27' stern drive, a 25' Tomcat, a 24' Tomcat, a 16', a 22' angler and a 22' cruiser as well as my 26' ProAngler.

Saxe Point......... I am glad that you chimed in on this gun issue with perspective from another country, our good friends the Canadians ehh. My wife and I have traveled around the USA twice, to Mexico (Cancun & Matzatlan) 6 times and most of Canada in our RV. I never once felt it necessary...

I carry two............ 1. a 410 Snake Charmer single shot shotgun. Used for dispatching large halibut. Not happening much lately. 2. A 22 cal 9 shot revolver. Used for smaller halibut dispatching and much easier on old ears. Halibut are much easier and safer to handle in the boat after...

My 2003 Honda 200hp has an erratic tach. If I give it the old fist on top it seems to straighten out but it still wanders around a little. What is the problem????? Thx. Jack

Mike, That is the same slogan from Homer, Alaska. THey have bumper stickers also as well as their share of drunks. Jack

Yesterday I installed another new washdown pump. This one is the latest/greatest Jabsco HotShot. So far it works great. I have a small pile of the last few that did not hold up but some parts are interchangable with the new one.

I have heard that the curren t boats being made are of better quality than they were back in the 90's and 2000's. My 2005 is pretty good but I find "warts" on it ocassionally. Jack in Alaska

Thumbsup............. Unless you are anchored up in a stiff wind or running tide you will not have a problem of pulling your boat under if fouled in the prop. I did that trick last year after pulling my anchor over 500 times without a problem in 150' with a 5 knot tide. The whole problem was...