Recent content by Greg S

Thanks for the lubrication tip Joe. It did seem a little dry in these places. I also discovered, after a recent three hour drive to the coast, that my hydraulic steering was seized up. From an achived discussion on this forum, I learned you have to regularly remove and lubricate a rod. I...

Thanks everyone. Removed spark plug....dry. Took off flywheel cover and the gear teeth were indeed stuck in the flywheel. A couple of hammer taps freed it. Was this my doing by not letting the flywheel stop moving before turning the key to resume cranking?

Here's what happened: I cranked it several times to cold start it and motor was turning over fine (but not to the point of actually starting). Then it just locked up. Juice still seems to be getting to starter because you can hear the click when key is turned. I try to pull the rope but...

I got a full price offer from the first caller. Thank you for your interest. I am sorry I havent' gotten back to everybody right away. Greg

1989 C-Dory 16’ Angler $7,200 40 hp Johnson VRO low hours (VRO is “variable rate oiler” requiring no mixing of gas) Recent impeller service performed by boat mechanic New starter New propeller 6 hp Evinrude kicker long shaft Fisherman model, not sure of year Both motors run fine. The...

I just checked the bunks on my 22 and they are 28 :disgust inches from the bottom of the transom. Should I be worried? Previous owner said he towed this setup from San Francisco to Alaska and back, twice. Greg

Hit mud yesterday in the Delta on my 22, giving wide berth to a fellow fisherman. Ran aground for an uncomfortable minute. :oops: Later as I ran my hand over the prop checking for dings, I noticed that one of the blades was bent. (I kinda think the blade was bent last year, as I could never...

Reading the comments on transom weight, I wanted to ask: With 90 and 9.9 Hondas, two batteries in the lazarette, and full tanks (50 gals), am I stern heavy? Don't have anything to compare it to really.

I want a C-sofa too! But I was thinking of cutting the bins down about 5 inches lower. It's a more natural height on which to plop your butt, and you also wouldn't need a footrest while seated. Has anybody done this already?

Ok thanks. I also found the previous discussion on this topic and a few things are clear: 1. Bottom slings -- not straps clipped to bolted hardware -- are the way to go. 2. Slings can slip and boats can crash. 3. Slings should have some sort of spreader to minimize compression. Roger, did...

Along the California coast there’s a 90 mile stretch between Bodega and Albion with no launching facilities for larger boats…except for a hoist launch at the Point Arena pier. You bring your own straps and the crane puts you in the water for about $13. This is how the commercial fleet goes...

Back to the big wave. I gotta know, what's the WORST thing you could do in that situation, and what might have happened? (Just bought a 22 Cruiser and will be taking a day of instruction in the Bay next week--I have zero "big water" experience except party boats, so this story really got my...