Recent content by ColdWetDog

I'm using a cheap Amazon backup camera (waterproof even) hooked to my Lowrance HDS 9 (secondary display). I don't look at it all of the time, but I turn in on when coming through high traffic areas to avoid being run over by hyper testosterone fueled charter boat captains. Easy and cheap...

It seems that the Lewmar 700 is a popular windlass for the 22' Classics. Just purchased one and, according to the Fine Manual, the angle between the takeoff from the gypsy to the bow roller should be around 6 degrees - pretty flat. My current bow roller would create something like a 20-30...

Caylume sticks. Cheap, light and virtually indestructible. Some water / Gatorade or anything to drink.

Have had the Lowrance AP in a 22 foot classic since early summer. Works fine. Software now works with both Gen 2 touch and un touch (?) - I have an HDS 7 Gen 2 touch running the AP and an HDS 10 Gen 2 non touch running everything else. Actually a nice setup since the touchscreen works great...

I repowered from a 2007 Suzuki DF90 which was infected with the exhaust manifold issue to a 2014 Yamaha F115. Wonderful engine. The extra few horses are notable coming out of the hole and the little bit of extra midrange torque is also helpful holding it on plane at low speeds. I tend to run...