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I will be installing a new VHF antenna (Morad 156 hotrod) and using the old VHF antenna for AIS (as an experiment--if I don't like the results, I will switch to a 162 antenna for AIS). Anyway, I need to fit 2 antennas into the very limited C-22 cabin roof real estate. With solar panels and a...

Good point, Foggy. I think we will still proceed with setting up a system for boarding and try it out. We have a lifetime of experience in canoes and kayaks, (many more years than with the C-Dory) and have been pretty good at weighing risks. I think the key for us with the dinghy will be to...

BTW, we considered an inflatable, but we like to row, and this boat negates the need for another outboard.

The skin is 11 oz. Dacron sail cloth. We bought the plans here: https://gaboats.com/collections/row-boa ... classic-10 The plans say the boat is actually 27 lbs., but we went with the heavier Dacron and added floorboards. It really is no trouble to get the boat in and out of the water--we...

Dinghy photos: http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php

We need a better method to get in and out of our dinghy. The dinghy is a 10 ft. skin-over-frame Whitehall-style, weighing around 40 lbs. It stores well, rows well, and handles waves well. We can get it to and from the cabin roof fairly easily. The only weak point is boarding from our C-22...

We just learned that Lew Von Kleeck (Cat Claw) passed away on April 14. We are in Billings and will visit Doris later today. I do not know if Doris is monitoring Lew's C-Brats messaging, but we will send any related posts to Doris. Ken & Claire Ravens' Roost

If you can get by with an old Danforth, chocks from Defender Marine and some 1/4" shock cord makes for neat storage: http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?full ... _photo.php It also comes in handy to hang your hat on. Ken

Stern anchor storage

John--Check PM. I sent you a link to Claire's photos

Great discussion. Thanks for the ideas and photos. For us at present it sounds like these units would not pass the cost-benefit test.

A forwardscan transducer (and a plotter that supports it) sounds like a very useful navigation safety tool. I currently run 2 depth finders, but, since both transducers are mounted aft, they tell me nothing about what lies ahead. The problem is, all forwardscan transducers appear to require...

Thanks a bunch!

What is the alternator output for a 1998 BF90A? This is the carbureted BBBL series. The more I search, the more answers I find--so far everything from 16-44 amps! Thanks for the help!

I have long thought that the "wisdom" of running your motor full throttle was generally an excuse to go blasting around the neighborhood, or, at best, something needed to burn off oil residue in two-strokes. I rarely run my 90 hp Honda past 2,200 rpm, and it still runs smooth with 3 years on...

Thanks Jay, We always appreciate hearing from people who have "been there." We will look forward to seeing you at "the Lake" again this summer.

Thanks for all the info. We did take the canvas down, except for the bimini, which we lashed tightly to the cabin. The storm was less than predicted, only 20 kt. gusts at most, so everything was fine. NWS did have many tornado warnings all around us though. BTW, for Jay, I forgot to mention...

Hello, We are expecting 30 kt. winds and 40 kt. gusts later today. The wind will hit the boat from the side. I am wondering if we can leave the Bimini and tent up or should we take it all down. All canvas is in good condition. Thanks.[/u]

I can't find the sign up list. Just say "yes" here, or is there a link? Thanks! Ken