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This is what I used for my NMEA 0183 connections. They're called terminal or barrier strips. 12 Position Terminal Strip

My 25 had twin Honda 90s and a fresh water tank at the stern so it was very stern heavy. The first time we tried to sit 4 in the cockpit at anchor, we soon realized how bad the scupper design and placement was. We had about a 1/2" of standing water toward the back of the cockpit. After that...

I have the same safe (AmSec BF series) with the optional 4 ga liner, bolted in to concrete. It's a beast, but is very well made. It also has a 2 hour fire rating. Even so, a safe expert could get in to it in a matter of minutes. What it will hopefully avoid (or make the job more difficult)...

On paper, the ark was meant to be towed by at least 50 horses, but many towed it with only 20 and were just fine. And since the ark had two of everything, it was obviously powered by twins.

If that scenario happens, I'm using my PLB anyway. I can just call an old-school 'mayday' on the handheld. FYI - Harvey, on your recommendation I just bought the ICOM M506 for the new boat. I'm going to love that "last two minute" record / playback feature. No more asking whoever is with me...

The issue of MMSIs on handhelds is a tricky one, primarily for the reason you mention. Hopefully the USCG comes to an agreement on what they should do. Until then, this is what they say:

MMSIs are tied to the boat. All radios on board should have the same MMSI number. Good info about the USCG Test Call MMSI.

I have the same vintage BF90s on my boat and experienced the same issue you describe. Similar to what Roger said, my issue was that the neutral switch on the engine had backed out of the bracket far enough so that the linkage no longer caused the switch to engage. The switch is held on to the...

If you own at least two radios with DSC and have your MMSI number entered in them, you can test out DSC on your own. Ex. I have two fixed mount radios and a handheld, all with DSC. They all have my MMSI number. If I send out a position request message to my own MMSI number, the other two...

Isn't it the other way around? Unless by "pivots from" you mean the end that swings more.

Gene - I have a 25 Cruiser and it came from the factory with a rear steering station (no throttle controls). I didn't find it terribly useful without throttle controls. Maybe if I fished out in the ocean with more space between boats I'd find it more useful. With how crowded the Columbia /...

I'm not sure I understand about the factory and the clothing no longer being available. I've bought quite a few things from the store that is still linked on the C-Dory website: http://www.companycasuals.com/tritonmarine/start.jsp It's a separate company (Bergen & Co), so I don't see how a...

I also would guess it's a problem with the neutral safety switch. I had a very similar issue with my starboard engine (Honda 90). The control cable from my helm control is attached to a rod / linkage under the engine cover. That rod only depresses the neutral safety switch when it's in...

I have the same Airtop ST2000 on my boat. It's been the best modification I've made, hands down. It's relatively quiet. The fan/white noise eventually gets to a point where I don't even hear it. The only thing I notice is the ticking from the diesel fuel pump, but it's nothing bad at all. I...

Try Fred's Marina: http://www.fredsmarina.com/Welcome-to-Freds.html They have a launch and I believe will let you keep your truck / trailer there for a daily fee.

The speaker is loud without much distortion. Pretty happy with it so far. You can easily hear it from the cockpit. It's the amplified Standard Horizon speaker (wired to 12v power). I have it mounted up and to the right of the interior head window (when viewed from the helm seat facing the...

That is excellent info Harvey! I had no idea that feature existed. I just installed an amplified VHF speaker for my SH 2150 because I always find myself saying "huh?, what'd he say" whenever someone speaks on the radio while cruising due to the combination of engine noise and some mild...

...or Einstein: “Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I am not yet completely sure about the universe.”

I think the reason they want it mounted is that they want the sensor oriented so the fuel flows vertically / upward through it. The manual states that this is to avoid air bubbles. I have twin 90s, so have two GFS 10s. I just used 5200 to adhere a scrap of wood (cedar) on each side and...