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Dogon, you make a good point about the torque Dory and I appreciate the rest of your responses. The samson post does look way nauticool but it would be nice if it's not necessary. I'll take Joe's advice and start at the bow and work backwards to see how everything fits together before I get...

Was hoping I could get some input from some of you seasoned mariners. I will be installing a Horizon 600 G windlass soon and it appears the factory cleat location not only influences the mounting location of the windlass but is not very handy when tieing off the anchor rode while on the hook...

Thank you very much El and Bill and Fred for your replies. Can't say enough about how valuable a resource this site can be. It's amazing to think that radar still works with a dinghy on the roof. Nice to know I have a couple of options to consider. Tim

Yeah, Yeah, Yeah, Fred. Obviously, someone in this group had the foresight to think about this before they mounted their radar. Looks like your raft fit's nicely. Perhaps you could tell me what kind of raft you have and where you purchased your arch?

Thanks for the feed back on fuel requirements. I sure like the idea of not having to fuss with additional containers of fuel not to mention the additional weight. Tim

I've got a potentially stupid question for you dinghy and radar experts. My radar dome is mounted on a 6" pedestal on the front of the roof. If I was to purchase a dinghy, which I am seriously considering, the obvious place to store it would be on the roof top. I could place it either...

I can't get this trip out of my mind. I'm currently obsessing about fuel availability and volume requirements for the Desolation Sound trip. I noticed Sailor-D indicated they were carrying 75 US gallons in Chapter One. I would imagine that some of this fuel was carried in portable containers...

Dont worry about Red Fox Wade. He could be suffering from light deprivation. I think Pilotus was just out of shape because he wasn't driving. I don't think you've got much to worry about with the transom bulkhead. If it was an issue, you would have found it during your search. I have...

At this early juncture, I'm going to hang on to Fred's branch thinking we'd like to miss most of the Labor Day fooforraw. Thinking we might leave River City early Labour day and driving to somewhere. Put in Tuesday morning and hopefully, hooking up somewhere with those suffering from similar...

I am inclined to agree with you Dusty. We've got two weeks to spend and I initially thought one week for travel via boat and one week to check out the Sound area. After looking at the extent of open water from here to there as you mentioned, I think realistically, there are two options...

We made a decision about a month ago that a trip like this was in our summer plans. Still haven't decided where, when or how long. It would be awesome to hook up with a few Brats. Lots of fun stuff to consider. I am particularily interested in the input our northern bretheren can offer the...

Thanks Moose for looking into the bilge pump problem. Always looking for a good reason to dump another $100 at WM. Thanks also to the rest of you for responding to the potential sources of my "cabin water". Tim

I couldn't figure this one out either on the True Story. I could get the pump to work every once in a while if there was a lot of water in the cockpit. I also took exception to having everyone stand on the starboard side to completely drain the cockpit. So, I installed a redundant pump aft as...

Very good question. I should have had enough courage to ask the question two years ago. I've spent plenty of time thinking about this one (particularily when trying to go to sleep on the boat) and agree with Jon's approach. T-handle plug tightly inserted from the outside and stored when not...

10-4 on the Scotty releases. Cheap and reliable. The only problem I have experienced is if I accidentally get scent oil on the release pads. This usually happens by getting the stinky stuff on your fingers then grabbing the line and inserting line in the release. Once this happens, I don't...

Well, I've got one but I always forget to turn it on. I would suggest doing a search on "Piscatorial Pursuits" discussion board under "black box" and you will find a great deal of information and opinions regarding the use of the Black Box. You may have to search the 2003 archives because I...

Ah ha Marty. Salisbury Point if I am thinking right. Thats a very nice fish for this time of year. It is a great spot to fish in August for catch and keep silvers and catch and release kings. Last year we caught two kings over 20lbs (at the same time) about 25 yards off of the boat launch in...

OK Marty. I think us fisherpeople need some details. I see a downrigger, a flasher and squid, a pair of gloves and a big grin. Don't recognize the area but it must be in the salt. Tim

oooooh, aaaaah, looks like your getting that Wallas after all. Congratulations to you and your wife Mark. May + a couple of months = salmon fishing in Valdez......... WITH A NEW BOAT! With something as exciting as this to look forward too, who cares when the river breaks up, eh?

BCK might recognize this spot. Hooked and then lost the fish just after taking this picture.