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So... I'd love to go but I just bought my boat and I thought I'd be more ready by now. Guess what? I didn't know until today that you're supposed to put a plug in the rear before you get underway. Well, the point is it's total amateurs hour. Ohh... and my pickup is over at Bellevue Dodge...

"If you have zero boating experience I recommend that you buy a copy of Chapmans Piloting and Seamanship. It does not have to be the latest 68th edition. Also take either a Coast Guard Auxillary or Power Squadron course in person. Often you can get some in person experience on boats with people...

It'll probably be more annoying than I suspect; but honestly; the most concerning part I have is drilling the hole and the epoxy. I'm good with all the electrical and wiring stuff. It still looks very DIY-able. The direction are pretty bad from Lewmar though. Next time don't buy a boat with...

Yes I am. Do you have a C-dory 22? Or is the install identical?

Thanks Thataway. Part of this is to get the parts ordered so they arrive by next Friday. I'm sure I have lots of other reading to do. The other challenge is there's not boat-specific write-up I can find on here. :) There are going to be lots of items you will need--including epoxy (Which...

Do I want this + a fast hardener? It mentions it is "yellow", is that ok? https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=12198# Or do I not need Resin at all and just lining it with standard home-depot 2 part epoxy sufficient? It seems I won't be using much product. One quart plus hardener is...

What specific type of epoxy and resin (and minimum quantity) should I order to finish the job? Do I need a backing plate or does an adequate one come with the horizontal kit?

Hehe... probably the last remaining mystery is if the rope and chain length is right, but I think I'll pull the trigger at midnight if I don't hear any other advice :)

I will order a spool of 8 gauge marine wire. I assume it goes directly to the house battery? BTW: how does the house battery charge? I have a "start" plus "house" switch. Is there a diode in there to allow the alternator to one-way charge the house? >> You are going to need high test...

Thank you, might just have to take you up on this offer... After I figure out how to launch the boat off the trailer and tie a knot :). Total amateur hour here.

Alright, I am going to order these items. Since Defender does not sell the Manson Anchor, I have to get that off Amazon. Can you please check check these over? Am I making any mistakes if I submit this order? Do I need any other accessories for the install kit? Does it include switches and...

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Thanks! I've never fished (or boated -- my first boat BTW!) but it looks like fun so I wanted to get started in the hobby. I'm not sure what type of fishing I will be doing. The boat also has grab/shrimp pot pullers that came with it.

This is for a C-dory 22 Will the boat hold 300 foot or rope + 50' of chain? I'm getting lots of different opinions on what to buy. I am thinking of: https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?n ... hain-(pcr7)&path=-1|2276108|2276124|2226887|2226892&id=1337395 Here's more chain/rope but not...

This Delta? https://www.amazon.com/Lewmar-57410-Gal ... B012BFF14G Chain/rope like this? https://www.homedepot.com/p/Seachoice-C ... /312526489 I'm sure there's a better place to buy it -- but is there specific spec of chain and rope? Perhaps can you point me to one for sale somewhere? Is...

Thank you. Is this the anchor you use? What weight? https://www.amazon.com/Manson-SUP010-Ga ... th=1&psc=1 What type of chain do I want? Is this the windless you use? https://www.defender.com/product.jsp?id=1599779#

I bought this boat which is missing an anchor. What specifically do I need to order to fix it? I see mentions of "buy a windless". Some other people say different people need different types of anchors depending on usage? Boating is mostly in the Pacific Northwest. I will be boating solo...

I am considering buying a boat that does not have shore power. Will I regret not having shore power in the pacific northwest? Is it pretty easy to add?

Where did you usually take and use this boat? I don't see too many in Idaho.

Did you ever have this weighed on the trailer ready to cruise? I'm curious what the towing weight was.