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We had Ocean sit on tops. My wife had a small one that weighed in at 45 pounds perfect for smaller folks. I had a 13' prowler that had a water proof compartment and bungee arrangement for carrying a small cooler etc. We are going to order a Tower Stand Up inflatable Paddle board sold on...

The U.S needs a pipeline and a series of reservoirs across the country to be able to store and transport water to where it is needed instead of it just running out to sea. They could use the people collecting unemployment and food stamps to help in building it. All rivers flood why not have a...

Dat's why they call it Climate Change. D.D.

I would spring for the braided line. 1/2 inch gets my vote. I like fenders at least 8" with thru holes so you can also tie them horizontal to pilings. a couple 24" round ball fenders for special situations. I'd have at least two lines that are longer than your boat. That way you can use one...

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I would not buy tires based solely on price. But that's just me. Do these tires have a brand name? We have used Carlisle Radials with good success while we owned our boat and trailer. I believe if you Google Carlisle Radial trailer tires they offer radials in a 13" size. Other road warriors have...

http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/AA-11472588.htm For the man who has everything. Found it just by going on a Google search Anchor Line Counter D.D.

Since the windless only runs at one speed. Why not use a stop watch while testing in your drive way. Let out some rode measure it. Then you could just multiply and have sheet showing how many seconds for 50' 150' etc. No perfect but it should close. Finding a cheap watch with a stopwatch...

I would doubt a C-Dory with a quality swivel would have a problem pulling apart a swivel. If you don't want to use a swivel that's cool. I would not lose any sleep either way. If things get twisted enough rode can bunch as your letting out rode using your windless that will require some undoing...

Garmin auto pilots have what they term Shadow Drive. It allows you take over the wheel without having to switch to standby and when you are done steering it returns to the previous heading. D.D.

Wow a brake line unscrewed from the caliper? I don't think I've ever seen that happen. Seriously sounds like some sort of sabotage. D.D. :o

For a boat that travels and even fishing trips auto pilots are handy to have. We like them especially for manatee zones or other low speed piloting as on canals and other no wake areas. I'm a Garmin guy and I think they are one of the best. Make sure to get whose ever brand you decide on with a...

John, The wind is coming across the gulf from the north. The reef runs the whole way. A small craft advisory is enough for me to stay put. If I had to do it I would try to hug the shore as you should find it the smoothest and the most protected from the wind as you have it blocked by the land...

We use Progressive and they have replacement cost policies. Never had a claim but they are easy to work with. There are plenty of insurance agencies and only one you. D.D.

We are in Key West till Wednesday am or longer if the weather does not cooperate. We are at the A&B Marina. Call me when you get in town. Got kind of fugly coming down Northwest Channel this afternoon. If you walk around the harbor walk we in plain view dark blue R.T. with dark blue camper...

It looks like we will leave Marathon tomorrow morning. The first half of the week the weather looks pretty peachy mostly sunny maybe a shower or two winds 8 to 12 mph out of the southeast. The wind is forecasted to pick up a little on Thursday. We are going to be in the A&B Marina in Key West in...

I guess the ultimate part through me off. We put a 25 pound Manson Supreme when we owned a C-Dory. Took the standard anchor roller set up and drilled a new pivot point a couple inches back so the tip of then anchor would stay clear of the bow of the boat when fully retracted and the shank was...

Someone once told me that the scope on your anchor line ought to be at least 5 times your depth. For example 10' of water 50' of your chain or combination of chain and line. 200' x 5= 1000'. D.D.