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I forgot to include the RPM data, so will post below. Most of this is based on runs of a few miles at given RPMs with NMEA 2000 data from the motor. I did check the fuel consumption at 1500 and 3500 RPM for 10 minutes by using a portable tank and weighing on a scale. The NMEA was spot...

8 mph is probably one of the worst speeds you can go MPG-wise while still not on step for fuel economy. You're probably pushing a big bow wave forward (displacing a lot of water), and the boat is barely not able to ride over it and plane at this speed. Here are my numbers for a new Honda 100 on...

Dear DaveInRI; I have been measuring moisture in various trees (wood) and soil as part of my profession for many years. I was a scientist, not a marine surveyer, but do have many moisture detectors, including a Tramex Skipper plus that I use as a tool for boats. I've also tried it to compare to...

A potential problem with twins as "get home" insurance is that you usually run with both down and vulnerable. You run with the kicker up and protected. I understand that the ambulance boat here on Anderson Island ran across a bar on inner Oro Bay and disabled both kickers. They had to paddle back.

Wow, I will consider an agreement from Bob to be a sign that I am doing something right. My 3 flexible Renogy 175 watt panels are now 4 years old, and starting to show their age. I haven't tested, but productivity is clearly dropping off on the one mounted to the 4 Wheel camper, which doesn't...

in the PNW, you don't necessarily need spacers, but they can improve the performance of your panels. I have Renogy 175's on my boat and campers (I have a 4 wheel and an Alaskan). There is one potential problem (damage from heat) and another definite problem. When any electrical system heats up...

These work too...stick directly on bottom of panel... https://www.amazon.com/Clear-Square-Adh ... rce=1&th=1 Only problem is they make them effectively thicker, and I used to just put the flexible panels under the mattress when not using them. Maybe the panel is the way to go, but then you...

Wow; that is some Lingcod. Imagine all of the previous fish, likely including other lingcod, whose last view was that gaping maw! I haven't had the guts to go out much past Neah Bay, and this year even that was questionable April 18-22 when there. We did catch lingcod limits each day, and...

Tom et al.; Actually, the real total energy use might not be as outlined above. For many decades, I've tried to teach about energy to students at the University of Washington in an intro Env Sci course. A significant problem with propulsion of anything is that they typically advertise only the...

I've had T-mobile for quite some time. Changed from Verizon after they charged me $600 for a few hundred megabytes in Brazil. T-mobile has/had a better plan when you travelled. At first I found that T-mobile didn't work as well on the Peninsula and in the Straits, but seems better now. I seem to...

Cabezon and Halibut are my personal favorites. Both are a little hard to come by. Lingcod are a great eating fish, and I would compare them to halibut, but much easier to catch, including a wider area in the PNW, and not as highly restricted for season and limits. They are like halibut or...

Folks; I looked at fellow Anderson Island resident Brian's Tomcat, which he is planning to put up for sale. I have fished on and visited many, many, boats in my 67 years (my father was a waterman on the Chesapeake, and I grew up there), including several C-Dorys, Ranger tugs, Boston whalers...

Ditto; For about two years, I tried to buy a used CD-22, not too old, and not too new, and not too outfitted, as I wanted to do things myself… JUST RIGHT! Craigslist had a few here and there, but usually at a high price if they lasted very long. I’m not much for negotiating, and got in the...

One thing to keep in mind if you want to increase the watts later is that some charge controllers don’t work at high voltage (i.e. panels in series). For instance, the Renogy DCC50S, which integrates the solar with the alternator and even keeps the starting battery charged as well, only uses 12...

I have a Terrova on my 22, not quite as fancy as an Ulterra. Love it, a real game-changer, particularly for low- speed trolling and the spot-loc. pics in my album.

For my camper and CD22, I initially thought I would need to rig up a powered vent (described in the instructions) for my composting toilet. It turned out that this was not necessary. As long as urine was kept out, enough coconut fiber (or peat moss) was added, and it was turned, it didn’t smell...

From what I have researched (this trip is in my plans, too), they will be looking for a deck fitting for pumping out. Since composting toilets don’t have them, then the answer from the refs is “no”, composting toilets are not legal in Ontario. Has anyone encountered a different result...

Yes, yes. C-Head appears to be out of business since last summer. https://www.trustpilot.com/review/c-head.com Sounds like there are two options now. It’s a shame as the C-Head were a bit smaller, cheaper, still well-made, and would fit better into a 22.

Here is a good discussion from folks that have used all three cruising. https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f1 ... 97447.html The basic conclusion seems to be 1) Airhead most popular and works well for larger crews 2) C-Head smaller capacity, but can fit in tighter spaces all three can...

I like the “C-Head”. Separating urine from the poop is a great feature. Usually, the main problem with smells is the rapid breakdown of urea/uric acid in urine to ammonia. I like the C-Head for longer trips by myself in the C-Dory 22 and my camper. However, I’ve never really found a permanent...