I always respond to the admonition, "Don't waste my time."
Yeah, right...especially when you want my $22,000 in cold cash with no sea trial (unless you left the throttle handle on that 4 stroke that we don't know the make or horsepower of ???).
Normal depth at my slip (Tomahawk Island, North Portland Harbor, Columbia River) this time of the year is 28-29 feet. It was at 40.5 feet Sunday. There are no beaches on the Columbia right now.
I have snaps (male) spaced every five inches across the back of the cabin top. The bimini top has a rubber roll gasket about 1/2 inch behind its snaps (female). My CD 22 has been moored in an open slip on the Columbia River for eight years (24/7) with no water penetration.
See my album for pics.
Ken,
The only thing I found at those coordinates was an irrigated 'farm' in the SW of Libya....I don't think the Wallas would have been much good there.
CT
FYI...My slip on Tomahawk Island (Jantzen Beach) is $125/month. It's a 26 foot uncovered slip with lockbox, water and metered power. Also included are a locked parking lot and dockside restroom facilities. Slip rental rates can be cheaper in the Multnomah Channel, Camas and St Helens.
Winter...
I have used a Tempo Oil Boy for 5 years. I have used it on my twin 40s, my 15 (on the Zodiac), my home generator and my car and have been very happy with it.
I made a small bungee loop that can be used to tether the high idle handles to the main throttle/shifter. I also use it to keep the starboard engine at 2000 RPMs so I can start the Wallas.
Remember that weight (passengers, cargo, gas) and its placement is critical with these boats. Me, I carry everything but the kitchen sink so I need the power I have.
Being as light as possible can make a big difference.