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I have a couple of thoughts regarding alloy boats. look for a boat built with 5083 or 5086 hull plate. Better than 5052 at resisting saltwater corrosion. Yes on maintaining your sacrificial anodes, which should be a less noble aluminum alloy (not zinc). If it's in the budget consider a...

If you love and are set on a C-dory, the 25 or Tomcat ( or 27/29) will be best in chop. But you should face the fact that Every type of boat has relative strengths and weaknesses. One well known characteristic of the C-dory line Overall is poor performance in chop. They pound in chop, period...

I seem to remember a photo from Sea Wolf a few years back, demonstrating a low-tech security system for his boat...

-herein lies the source of the problem. We want to have our cake (low internet-vetted prices) and eat it, too (excellent customer service). Then we "throw a fit" when we find the world doesn't work that way. I'll admit I've done this. Any more, I swallow hard and pay the higher...

I have used the Navionics app for years on my iPhone and love it. Only challenge is the small screen and my increasingly poor vision

Just watched an Aspen factory tour video on YouTube. It was almost 40 min. long with extensive detail around hull construction and component selection/installation. No need to wonder why they're so expensive. Larry Graf is an engaged, passionate, and demanding boat builder. To say I'm...

Rob: I'm in a similar search mode. As we considered the Shamrock 27, I seem to remember reading an excellent forum review. Was that from you? If so, thanks much; it crossed the Shamrock off the list for us but was incredibly well presented. If it's in the budget look at the Aspen C100. A...

I've done a lot of research and comparison between the two. Almost pulled the trigger on a Tomcat. But, we've decided to wait and save for the Aspen. It truly is another breed of cat (sorry). We will likely wait 1-2 more years with our existing boat, then get a C90 or perhaps C100 when we...

The C-Dory factory output and ownership chain did undergo lots of fluctuation between ~ 2007 and 2012. Some extra QC issues occurred during these years. Not really sure if this included core issues. From what I've heard and seen at recent boat shows, the current factory puts out the best...

Based solely on your reporting of the conversation with your outboard mechanic, I would absolutely take it to a different mechanic. Not to besmirch this fellow, but his statements seem to indicate a lack of knowledge of your Particular boat and engine set up. For what it’s worth, several of...

Yes, assuming the 8 is ES and wired into your battery/switching system. This exact setup is my backup of final resort, though I've not had to use it. I don't ever want to try to manually start the BF 135 main. -my 8 is cold-blooded and can take a bit of cranking to start. Starts right up if...

Thanks Bob. What are your thoughts about Mooring line scope for a permanent buoy in a tight mooring field? The minimum scope recommended with a secure weight on bottom

What is the minimum recommended scope for a permanent mooring buoy, in a well-protected, crowded mooring field? (Assume all ground tackle is sufficiently sized for the boat).

I think I actually did use monel wire. I remember researching it at the time, in my usual OCD manner :wink:

Connectivity issues now, but scratch what I said about using SS chain. Check the Rocna knowledge base for details.

Sandy, Here’s what my spot check showed after 5 years in place: -Upper 10’ of 3/8” galv. Chain was fine, but starting to wear thin at the lower end connection to the upper rope. Still 3/16” of steel left at thinnest point. -upper galv. Rope thimble completely gone! Galv. Shackle against bare...

How is the chain attached to the concrete block? I also moor on a buoy at our Summer home and have installed the following: 150# navy anchor, attached to a large diameter Galv. swivel/shackle. This interfaces with a thimble-ended length of 1" Samson. The rope has clamp floats attached at...

Tosca: Nice try. You and I are not in fundamental disagreement about the medical use of marijuana, but your logic around why it's still recreationally available when other things are not is unpersuasive, to put it charitably. How about the fact that vaping establishments have been deemed...

Sandy, As an acute and intensive care therapist who works with oncology patients, I’m well aware of the medicinal value of marijuana for nausea and pain relief. I think what we’re talking about, however is recreational pot shops, Which by definition provide a product intended for recreational...

Localboy: I absolutely agree about the dangers of government infringement under the color of emergency authority. I'm sure the gun shops could stay open by appointment with strict infection control, whereas I question how essential pot shops really are to our civic well-being, at a time when...