Recent content by gary allen

Well, I ended up being able to get out to the marina this evening, and, sure enough, it turned out that the shifting rod had come loose. Apparently when the mechanic at Guenther's Marine changed the impellers, he did not tighten it properly and it soon worked its way loose. Not a comforting...

Charlie and others, Thanks for the great advice and for your offer, Charlie. I'm going to pull the boat out of the water on Saturday, and I'll see what I can figure out. What a great group of folks! Gary

Charlie, Thanks so much for the advice and great detail diagram. I'm going to take the boat out of the water in the next day or two (didn't have the tow vehicle with me yesterday), and I'll begin investigating per your suggestions. I did take the prop off at the beach and didn't notice a...

I'm sure the expertise of this group can give me some clues about where to begin with this problem. While cruising in Tomales Bay yesterday evening, I suddenly noticed that the prop on my port Honda 50 was not turning. I was backing up out of some shallows when I saw that the tachometer...

Thanks for the replies. I'll check for that spring when I go to the marina tomorrow. Gary

I have twin Honda 50s and noticed yesterday that the port tilt (showing the position of the motor) gauge is not working. Most likely due to a bad connection at the battery? Thanks for the help.

pcguy2u, I have had my 22 cruiser at Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay for the last three and a half years. I have been out in a variety of conditions (some when I wished I wasn't!), and the C-Dory has performed well in all circumstances. I regulary run up to Timber Cove (about 20-25 miles of...

I know bottom paint has been covered in detail on this site, and I read through many of the posts, but I wonder if anyone knows anything about some of the newer, supposedly less toxic bottom paints. It's time to repaint the Rosy B, which is in the salt water almost year round, and I'm debating...

Thanks so much, Roger, for your very well-informed and cogent replies. Also, El and Bill, I very much appreciate your non-partisan message in favor of environmental awareness and concern. The tendency towards ad-hominem attacks is great. In all walks of the media we are bombarded with...

Yes, thanks heavens this is just a boat forum so Dave's hysteria doesn't gain a wider audience.

I live in Santa Rosa and have my 22 Cruiser at Spud Point Marina in Bodega Bay. You've probably heard the expression "Blowdega," and it's well-deserved--there's a lot of wind and some major seas up here. I take my boat out into the open ocean in all kinds of conditions and have learned that the...

I was able to use some old Yakima rain gutter towers I had. They seem to provide a secure connection to the stainless factory bars on the roof. I have had two kayaks weighing about sixty pounds each on the rack. Recently, when returning from an overnighter, we got caught in some 25 knot winds...

Just curious--how many of you keep your boat in the water all or most of the year? What made you decide to do so? Or change your mind after having done so?

Thanks for the good suggestions--the cotter pin concept is an elegant solution. Simpler is definitely better! Gary

In an exuberant moment, my friend somehow broke off the the handle that tightens the hinge arm on the centering opening window on my 2004 22 cruiser. Now , of course, the window can't be left in an open position. Does anyone know where I should try to get a replacement. From the factory...