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In my Honda 15 HP kicker, the discharge hose leaves the engine, travels one inch and 90's up through a baffle plate, then travels three inches and make a 180 degree u-turn to the tattle tail. Salt builds up in that 90 degree bend because it is trapped there. I use the kicker more than the main...

I talked with Fred this week down at Westport. I thought you would like to know one more piece of the puzzle. This was the first time that they used the boat. The owner had just bought it and this was the maiden voyage. How many of you have taken your boat 15 miles offshore on your maiden...

localboy, Use 'splitpoint' bits and a cordless drill. Drill on low speed as slow as you can with very firm pressure. Use a quality cutting oil for stainless such as 'ultra lube' which you can get at Fastenal. Splitpoint bits are a must (not bullit bits). You have to ask for them from a place...

They were in a 22 foot Glasstron. They lost their plug. The boat filled with water and they were unable to start the big motor. The boat capsized before they were able to give the Coast Guard their position. They did send out a mayday but Fred did not hear it. They capsized 15 miles offshore...

Here is a video of a fishing trip 3 of us made at Westport, while heading west to catch big fish. About 12-15 miles out we came upon a capsized boat with 4 guys hanging on. They had been fishing and took on water, then capsized. They had called out a MAYDAY, but were unable to give their...

haakebecks, It's not a problem. I just like the bow lighter in a following sea. Following seas on a river bar can be really squirrelly. A lighter bow helps. The bow under normal conditions for cruising Puget Sound is perfect with a full tank. I have trim tabs and rarely use them. The exception...

Morning Star, We are describing two different situations. There is never any adults standing in the cockpit crossing the bar unless they want to get totally soaking wet. Also I have a freezer up in the v-berth that has processed salmon/bottomfish. That adds weight to the bow. When you're...

I don't have coordinates. I go between the end of the jetty on the port side and the disturbed water from the sunken old jetty on starboard (leaving the harbor). I'm guessing between 50-75' off the exposed jetty. Don't get to close to the exposed jetty as there are some very big rocks at the...

I consider the Cape Cruiser Marinaut (26) to be bow heavy in a following sea. I only fill my water tank half full to help keep the bow lighter while crossing the bar with the tide/current. I have a 200 HP Honda and 15 HP kicker. I wouldn't worry about the weight on the back of a 26. The boat can...

During strong ebbs at Westport, you can cross (head south) at the end of the south jetty and avoid the bar. You are essentially out in the ocean once you pass the end of the jetty. There is a narrow slot between the jetty and the old washed out sunken jetty. Ten seconds of terror versus an half...

I'm not convinced a motor flushes properly unless it is ran enough to open the thermostats. After saltwater use, I stop by a local river launch ramp to run the motors at high idle till I'm convinced the t'stats are open. I also run the motors in gear for a short while to get all the salt away...

Does anyone know the law concerning mooring buoys? I'm not asking about the ones in state parks but the other ones dotting the shores of Puget Sound. They are private buoys but they are located on public water. My wife asked me if anyone could tie to them and I didn't have an answer. I know when...

Congratulations! You now own the finest pocket cruiser ever made.

Picked up a 30 on Sunday and a 56 on Tuesday in area 2. Had to work though. There is a lot of long liners working out of Westport. I did find an instantaneous ling hole while hunting for halies. Can't wait to hit it again.

Look at your favorite salmon lures. I bet they have white on most of them. All baitfish (midwater fish) have a white belly and there is no exception to that rule. I'll leave the rest up to your imagination.

Get an estimate from Tern Boat Salvage. They built the Cape cruiser so they know what is under the gelcoat. They are located in the original C-Dory factory on Pacific Avenue in Kent. 253-946-9916

Bob, What type of material would you use as stringers under the gas tank assuming that they were to be glued to the bottom of the tank "(Not HDPE--plastic or fiberglass strips)"

I had a similar problem with my Cape Cruiser. If you look in my album you'll see some pictures of my gas tank problems. There was a strip of raised floor that was rounded and about 3/4 inch wide and 3/8 inch tall to support the tank. Corrosion occurred along this raised strip of fiberglass where...

For those of you having problems with the Scotty stop slipping on the line and not stopping your retrieve in the right place, just put a drop of Gorilla glue on the line under the stop. You'll never have that problem again.

D.D. said"Also keeps you from pulling the absolute last of the gas which is likely to have things you don't need to suck up". I have always thought it's best to keep the gas pickup tube as low as possible in order to take the fuel off the very bottom of the tank. My reasoning is if you have a...