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I agree that paralleling the two batteries when the engine is 'off' is not a good idea and the batteries will fight each other to try to achieve balanced voltage. However when the engine is charging and the charge voltage (14.5V in this case), is well above the voltage of either battery, both...

Pat, I went through a similar problem when my boat was new. I couldn't keep the house battery charged and my voltage would slowly drift downward (per the voltmeter at the helm). Periodically I would recharge the house through the shore cable periodically to keep going. Finally the lightbulb...

Sarge, I looks like you made a good, well thought through decision. Congrats. What's your space in dry storage? I want to take a peek. Plus I'll look out for you on B dock. Still working on the docking thing. Still have a ways to go before I'm confortable single-handing. My best results...

Sarge, You traded in Gigi? I was wondering why another boat was occupying your slip. What's the scoop?

I second what JT said. A couple of years ago I was considering buying a CD in Juneau and shipping it to Seattle. I checked into both using barge transportation and the ferry system. Barging was definitely the most practical. Maybe that means shipping from Seattle but it's worth looking into...

Mark, I'll give you another ride option. I expect to be hanging out with the boat on Saturday (around noon +/-) and would be happy to give you and your wife a ride. I'm at Edmonds Marina so it may be convenient for you. If interested send me a pm. Regards,

Guys, Thanks for all the good advice and feedback from everyone. I've secured enough 1/4" thick teak from another C-brat to do the job so I think I'll stick to the original plan of building a plywood floor with ribs underneath, however will follow Bob's advice of using 1/2" plywood and epoxy...

I'm looking for a new boat project... I'm strongly considering putting in a teak floor in the cabin of my CD25. I believe it would look fantastic as well as level out the aggravating curve of the floor. And since I'm only 5'9", I don't mind give up two or three inches of cabin clearance...

I'm glad Alok brought this topic up because I would have attempted to repair my window seal incorrectly. As it turns out, following Boris' and Diamond Glaze's instructions made it very easy. Thanks,

I've got exactly the same situation on my port window. This past weekend I pushed the felt back in place but it won't stay. I was thinking use using some clear RTV adhesive with care to keep any from contacting the glass. Hopefully it will work. Speaking of work, I'd better get back to...

Trinty, This is a site I find useful. http://i90.atmos.washington.edu/ferry/F ... frame1.htm It shows the latest wind speed and directions for the local ferries during their runs. Click on the particular ferry and drill down for details.

Thanks Bob. One more question: If running in chop in my CD25, would I expect a noticably smoother ride with trim tabs extended and the motor trimmed to push the bow down with a Permatrim fin, vs the same seneario without the Permatrim?

I don't understand the difference between Permatrims and trim tabs (other than the latter allows for lateral adjustments). It seem like they function in much the same way. Or is there some dynamics with Permatrims due to the proximity to the prop? Could someone explain how they work and the...

Didn't we have this same conversation just a few months ago??

Nancy and Kerry, I keep an eye out for you guys. I've seen your boat from afar many time- looks great, but not up close since my dry storage key won't work on E. Tim, Thanks for the offer of docking help. I may take you up on it. I've gotten pretty good (or so I think) at starboard side...

Tom, I knew that eventually I would be kicked out of dry storage. When the old yellow forklift dies or is retired (maybe 1 year?) there is no way to lift my boat. The forks on the new lifts are not tapered and with the configuration of the wood supports (that the boats rest on) and the flat...

Lots of great information. Certainly more things than I had crossed my mind. Thanks guys. Sarge, What do you mean in stating you purchased the 'end of dock wheel'? Also, I'll be a new neighbor. I'm on the south side of D dock with a west-side tie (D54)

Seahooked is making the move from dry storage to covered wet moorage at Edmonds marina later this month. Bottom paint is scheduled for next week, along with zincs on the trim tabs. Some questions since this is new territory for me: - What cleaner can you use in the cockpit and on the exposed...

Don, I do have the Pathfinder radome and yes, I forgot about the eight pin connector. When I removed my radome I taped the connector parallel to the cable (as you mentioned) and passed it through the opening in the case. It went through easily but I did not have remove the cable from the arch...

As far as the radome goes, I had to remove my Raymarine recently and found it to be pretty easy. Certainly not beyond the capabilities of most people. Steps: 1- remove the main radar connector from the back GPS unit to insure no voltage is present on the wires (unless your sure the 12V goes...