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Starting a new thread for this subject. Here's what I started in another thread(hijacked ) [Why are we discussing electrical safety/probs In a thread titled "Shelves/Drawers advice"??? Shore plugs safety is important subject but deserves its own thread. I'm as guilty as anyone high jacking ( I...

Why are we discussing electrical safety/probs In a thread titled "Shelves/Drawers advice"??? Shore plugs safety is important subject but deserves its own thread. I'm as guilty as anyone high jacking ( I doing that here!) and have been rebuffed (rightly) for doing so! In fact I'm going to pursue...

John, that is WAY cool. Great lists, thank you for sharing!! Really useful! I'll get busy---clipboard and check lists coming up!

Here is another controller and actuator. Looks interesting, may be overkill for a 22, but still..... http://www.direclink.com Here's a review of the system- not sure if there's any relationship??? Don't think so. http://www.examiner.com/review/direclin ... r-stopping

I've gotten a couple of big tarps from these guys: http://www.tarpaflex.com Got one (white ) large enough to completely cover my 22 ( not the largest they have). Used pvc pipe to make a frame over cockpit. Can still get in to work but boat is protected from sun and what little winter we get...

Flannel or fleece sheets seem to alleviate the " cold sheet syndrome" when getting into a cold bed for me. Have some fleece sheets I got at Costco 2 years ago. They're quite luxurious--along with a comforter I'm cozy--don't need a heater at night. Even when boater homing last winter with temps...

Good looking!! Amen!! Don't know that ever drew an awkward line let alone a ugly boat.

I used 1/8" type 316 stainless for my TyBoo bracket. I suppose slightly thicker aluminum could be used--certainly be easier to bend and drill! I also used marine ply for the board but made the central portion of the metal bracket wider (so it finished off as wide as the plywood)-a minor change...

Amen, Mark! Your description of the " TyBoo kicker bracket " was better than mine but right on! It is definitely the best design for a CD I've seen. Well worth getting one fabricated. My link above has the diagram but I couldn't find the pics of the finished product. I know there are some on...

Sunbeam, Ah---electronics!!! Not my strong suite!! A further question: if you end up hooking the wiring harness ground and this " drain" wire up to the same place, why have a separate "drain"? Why don't they just connect them together inside the unit since the go to the same place anyway...

I made one of TyBoo's diy kicker brackets: http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?p=242084 It takes into account the angle of the transom, so that when the kicker is tilted up fully it clears the water. I don't have any pics of mine but someone else made one and has pics in their album(couldn't...

English421 After reading other replies, I think I need to really modify my original thoughts. I think Sunbeam's most recent post is probably right on--if you need to ask, you most likely should not undertake a project like this. If you have the needed skills you will know or at least know you...

English421, It doesn't sound hopeless to me--5 days under water is not that bad. Electronics and electrical will be shot but not too hard to replace. Get a moisture meter to see if there was much water intrusion into cored areas of the hull and cabin. A small amount is easily repairable. Larger...

Jerry Thank you for all the information on your camper back project. I'm not sure I'm up to it and while it's on my "bucket list" I've got plenty more to do before I get to it. A camper back would be nice-our weather here is mild enough that my bimini will do for now. If and when I undertake...

Jerry & Helen (My IRA) I second Sunbeam's "impressive" and add "really" impressive!!!! At the risk of hijacking this thread (I would PM you but I'm sure this would be interesting to others): more info on your project. Where did you get your materials and machine (& which machine)? What is...

Just came across this-have no relation to boat or owner!! http://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/boa/4647957190.html

Kind of a seagoing "rat rod"? Wonder what kind of stove/heater that Charlie noble was hooked up to? Obviously some kind of solid-fuel one?? She looks welled used and put away wet!

There's a stainless steel fab shop in Moss Landing--don't remember his name , I think Sanctuary Stainless, he's been there for quite awhile, that must say something!! No personal experience but seen some nice work he had done. There must be lots of others in SF Bay Area.

No implication of that, only that trailer brakes will help you stop shorter. Makes sense to me. Even if I never had to make a panic stop with my trailer, I'd still rather be ready to than not. Just because I haven't needed it yet doesn't mean I never will. As with the life jacket, I'd rather...

OK-I can't resist. Have to add my $.02. Doesn't matter how much HP My car has. If I'm going down the road at 60mph being able to stop in 104' is much better than 132'. Especially if the idiot that pulled out in front of me and stalled is at 110' ahead. Doesn't matter if I allow extra distance...