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    Amortization Calculator

    Some time ago I created an Amortization Calculator for some of our Title Insurance companies. Not long ago I made it so it is web compatible. I decided to put it on a site I experiment with so now you can use it for calculating boat payments to real estate purchases. I think it is a neat...
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    Saddle Gas Tanks

    Tug – I just spent some time looking at your photo album and I believe you have one of the nicest classic anglers I have ever seen. Congratulations on such a fastidiously maintained boat. :thup :thup Dave www.marinautboats.com
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    Saddle Gas Tanks

    Tug – here you go. Tom at CoastLine is a good man and CoastLine is a company that has been building marine tanks since the 50s. I never give absolute guarantees but if you have CoastLine build your tanks, I would be surprised if you were disappointed with the tanks or workmanship. The aluminum...
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    Why do we boat?

    Why do I boat? I don’t do to get away. I don’t do it for relaxation. I don’t do it for the excitement. I don’t do it to escape from whatever. I don’t do it for closeness to nature. I don’t do it to catch fish. I don’t do it for the adventure. All these things I can do and still do...
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    Saddle Gas Tanks

    Tug – just to be clear, the price I quoted for our tanks was for both tanks, not per tank. Dave www.marinautboats.com
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    Saddle Gas Tanks

    Tug – that seems like a high quote for the saddle tanks. We have two 30 gallon saddle tanks with all the particulars listed in your quote plus an extra baffle and two steps on each tank for less than a thousand dollars. The tanks are custom made with compound bends and angle aluminum to act as...
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    Compasses -- What do I do about a Bubble in my compass?

    Bob – it is not a compass but a Suunto clinometer PM-5/360. I have had it for 25 m/l years but it is starting to stick. Actually it is stiff. The scale will not move with a small change in the angle of the clinometer. It use to be accurate to within ¼ degree. Now it can be as much as 7 degrees...
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    Builder trials on A0001 and reassessment

    I think this photo from Rich & Betty’s photo album shows their berth arrangement very well. Dave www.marinautboats.com
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    Compass Question No. 2 -- Best type of compass for a C Dory?

    Bob – thank you for a very informative post on the different types of compasses. Next time I have to buy a boat compass, I will have a better idea of what to look for. Dave www.marinautboats.com
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    Builder trials on A0001 and reassessment

    Knots per Hour and Miles per Hour is the distance traveled in one hour. A mile is 5280 feet A knot is 6,076 feet 1.39 inches To convert Knots per Hour to Miles per Hour you multiply the Knots per Hour by 1.1508 To convert Miles per Hour to Knots per Hour you multiply the Miles per Hour by 0.869...
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    New Bimini for a 16 Cruiser

    Charles – it looks good. Your problem with your photo is you used the link/page address (http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php) between the . The address you want to use between is the image address which is (http://www.c-brats.com/albums/Sweet-Pea/IMAG0083.jpg) You get it by...
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    Compasses -- What do I do about a Bubble in my compass?

    When I have something like a compass to fill through a small hole, I use a hypodermic needle w/syringe to fill it. If you can get the needle into the fluid, it will push the air out as you squirt the fluid in. You do need a needle that is smaller than the hole so air has room to escape. Dave...
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    New Kid on the Block!

    Bob – the staff compass was not a marine compass. Mine is similar to this except it is older. It fits on a staff that is inserted into the ground to give you a stable sighting platform. I have not been able to find it. I was kidding you about helping me with it. It is somewhere on my farm and...
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    New Kid on the Block!

    Sketcherbob – welcome aboard. You will be welcomed here with open arms and thank you for your offer of advice on compasses. A compass is one thing I don’t think a person can have too many of. I know I have more than a dozen lying around. My favorite I cannot find, it is a 6” staff compass from...
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    01/27 - 01/29 - Seattle boat show and C-Brat Gathering

    Now all we need is a sign-up sheet. Dave www.marinautboats.com
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    Marinaut sightings

    Larry - I was wondering who would be the first one to spot the Betty Ann. Thanks for the update and pictures. She is a nice looking boat. I will have to get my map out so I will know where Thatcher Pass is. I have probably been through it, just never paid attention to it's name. Dave...
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    Update from the Betty Ann and Mascoat

    That is great news about the Mascoat Delta-DTM insulation. There is nothing worse than waking up in the morning to a cold clammy berth or cabin. In this weather the inside of these types of boats (the Marinaut, the C-Dory and Cape Cruisers) would be wet inside from condensation. It looks like we...
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    Need advice for installing refrigerator in 22

    Tom – any of these models will work as a refrigerator or freezer. They are easy on the battery and some are 12/24v and 110v. http://www.fisheriessupply.com/productg ... 39&iid=A/B I have the 33 qt model and it has been running constantly for six months without a hiccup. I have a commercial...
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    Transducer losing the bottom in rough seas

    Sarge - I have a Garmin 3205 chart plotter with a transom mount transducer. Many months ago it started getting erratic reading the bottom. Then it would quit at times but if restarted the chart plotter it would be OK the rest of the day. This went on for months then it eventually quit working...
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    Need advice for installing refrigerator in 22

    Jackie – I have a Dometic 33 qt portable refrigerator/freezer. It is very efficient and quiet. It runs on either 12v or 110volts. I have an old five plus year old group 27 house battery and after 24 hours with the refrigerator on 12 volts; my battery still registered 12.5 volts. Lots of things...
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