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Just a heads-up that EZ Loader sometimes uses axles on their lightweight trailers that don't accept the typical disc upgrade packages. I once ran into this and as I recall it had something to do with a problem mounting the caliper bracket. I know they have several models that cover various...

This is good stuff - thanks a lot! I think we'll head up to Jarrell Cove for the first night then to Gig Harbor. After that we'll probably just see where the tide takes us. Maybe Tacoma but maybe we'll head down toward that milkshake at the Bair Bistro :)

I have a few days off next week so was thinking of pulling Williwaw up to Olympia. We've never boated in the south sound so we're wondering where one might go to get a good feel for the area. My current idea is to drive up and launch at Swantown on Wednesday then head out. We'd return to...

I'm a little confused by what you mean when you say you had to pull on the chain to release it. Was the anchor just sitting on the roller with the chain paying out of the windlass OR was no chain emerging from the windlass? We have a Delta "self launching" anchor on our boat and it often...

This one works great. Long cord, reasonable quality, storage bag. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001AQEQNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Actually I don't think you could access the extra 6 gallons through the faucet. As soon as the main tank goes dry the water pressure will go to zero and your nice hot water will languish just out of reach. A properly installed system will have a check valve on the line coming out of the main...

I find the integrated power steering and drive-by-wire most interesting. The thought of someday getting rid of hydraulic lines and cables from the helm to the motor is compelling. Whether that makes it down to the smaller size motors we use remains to be seen.

Stacy and I have decided to take the plunge and make Victoria our first gathering. Reservations have been made. We happened to be at Cathlamet over the Memorial Day weekend and the harbor master said the C-Brats were a "quite bunch" so we figure we might just fit in :) We'll be driving up...

Regarding the galley space, that was a big complaint of my wife. With the two burner Wallas and the sink there was no counter space. My solution was inspired by somebody else on this site. The idea is to fold the helm seat forward then attach a counter top to the resulting flat surface. The...

I have a 2009 CC 23. I don't know about the hull, but I can confirm the roof and deck are definitely balsa cored. I've been all over our boat in the eight months we've owned her and can verify the build quality is very good. We recently made a run up the Columbia River on a rainy, choppy day...

It's not bronze but I've used this cleat on a previous boat and it worked great. http://www.willieboats.com/product/rope-jam-cleat/

As if web security wasn't already a challenge, this week an exploit called "Heartbleed" was exposed that essentially breaks the security used by two-thirds of the internet. What's worse, it's undetectable and simply patching website software isn't enough - new certificates need to be issued and...

Not sure about the capacity of the 22, but on my 23 Venture I can *barely* fit the 300' Lewmar 8-plait rode (15' chain) in my chain locker with a vertical windlass. I went with the plait as it tends to coil better so something to consider if you're trying to stuff as much rode a possible into...

I've pulled a ball to retrieve an anchor many times on the Columbia river using the EZ Marine device. It doesn't snap on the line like the one you're contemplating but it's very high quality and I found it reliable. Just make sure whatever you get will work with the small size line you're...

With the solvent-based adhesives, is there much VOC out-gassing after the initial application? I've used contact cement applying counter top laminate in the past and it's had a very strong, toxic smell (hence the need for a respirator). I'm contemplating this project myself and am concerned I...

Heck, I would gladly drag my boat back to the factory for a high quality cabin insulation retrofit. I am not looking forward to that.

I've had my new-to-me 2007 ETEC 115 for about six months now so can make a few observations. Previous boat had a late model Honda 135. The motor has run flawlessly for me and always starts on the first turn. I did my research before buying the boat and did see the fouling/overheating problem...

I notice the props both spin the same way. Is this common in dual outboard configurations? I've owned twin inboard boats and they typically turn in opposite directions to mitigate prop walk. Just curious.

Which model do you have? If you've been running Klean Heet then I'm guessing it's the single burner 800. That stove was designed for kerosene so that's not a problem. If you ran it out of fuel then maybe the "fail safe" mode kicked in before you got fuel back to the burner. If you reset...

Rats - that's the one weekend we can't make it. Perhaps someone can't describe the highlights assuming, ahem, I don't read about it in the paper :). We'll probably head downriver for a week in the summer so it's certainly inspirational.