Recent content by dkbnjmn

I run a ratchet strap across roughly the middle of the cockpit down to strong points on each side of the trailer. In addition, I run a retired (but still excellent shape) mooring line on each side from stern cleat forward to and around a crossbeam on the trailer, and back to the cleat. When...

I will second Thataway (but of course), with the following minor addenda. 1. I want a kicker completely isolated from main engine (a Honda 90 on my Cruiser 22), both electrical and fuel. So I have a manual start with a separate fuel tank. 2. I actually have two fuel tanks for kicker--3 gals for...

The heat sleeve on the wires leading to the fan in the lid on my Wallas 95D chafed through. After casting about locally (I'm on the Chesapeake), I called Scan Marine in Seattle. I happened to speak with Doug McElroy and he said "I might have a piece of that downstairs; if I do I'll mail it to...

I am confirmed Garmin guy: 76C handheld, 182C (5-inch), and 740s (7-inch). Other owners will surely like their Raymarine or other brands. The 182C came with my CD22 when I bought it used; I added 740s to get built-in national chart coverage, and because I wanted to upgrade sounder and add fuel...

Many--but not all--CD22s have a center windshield that opens. You should look for this feature. You can also, for a modest price, get a canvas shop to make screens for forward hatch, opening windshield, and cabin door. (Opening side windows have factory screens.) Anchored out, with just a bit of...