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After I looked at the price my local Honda dealer gave me for special Honda paint (it was something like $25 for a spray can and then $25 more for clearcoat), he kindly advised that the local autoparts store would supply it for less. I haven't pursued that yet. Dave

>Can I still get a free hat? Priceless!

I am in Port Townsend and am available if you need help on land or water today. Dave

Somehow there is an illusion that sailing is a free option compared to powering. Doing some pricing of sails, spars, sail hardware, shrouds and winches, all the sudden there is some money that could pay for a lot of fuel for a long time. If sailing is the choice, then a sailboat is the way to...

Very interesting. I got an education in laminate hull construction this week. We had a presentation by Dan Newland, owner of Pegasus XIV, a 37 foot fin keel sloop that is built extremely light, of carbon fiber. The whole boat is 6000#. Combined deck and hull are only 1050#! Total hull width...

One easy thing to check is to see if the drain for the anchor locker is properly sealed. Take the outer cover off and look in with a flash. On mine, there was not adequate caulk, and in rough water the water drained into the bow area. A little added caulk fixed the problem. If not that, it...

>For the 22 with a 90 carburated Honda, the boat is on a plane at 14.2 mph >and gets the best "mileage" of 4.51 mpg@ 3500 RPM. I'll mention that with the new fuel injected Honda 90, I have gotten a high of 6.5 mpg at mostly 4200 rpm. Or at least it made me feel a little high after I calculated...

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I installed a used canvas on my 22 Cruiser last fall. This was the order of installation: 1. screwed track to top of cabin, at back edge of roof 2. determined the usual position of the supports by looking at other peoples' boats (for 22CD, about 25 inches back from cabin) and clamped supports...

I came to this late enough to see the progress through the day, so am so glad to know she is doing well. We wish her a speedy recovery! And a soon return to the Water Cure (doesn't that mean time on the boat?). Dave

>Larry- >When are you getting a C-Dory? Larry's C-Dory now lives a couple of blocks from where I live. I still think of it as Larry's C-Dory. So, he's cool. Dave

I have a CD22 and did almost exactly what you are talking about. I replaced a 2004 Honda 75 with a new 90. As I recall I got $5000 trade and paid $4500. I have been delighted with the new engine and never had second thoughts. The new 90 has gotten as much as 6.5mpg compared to 4.5 for the...

I seem to remember that Garelick has been a preferred brand for kicker mount. I see a used one for sale, the "up to 20HP" model. Is this a good choice for a 22 Cruiser? Dave

The good news about starting the hard-start BF75 and BF90, according to Les at EQ, is that you are not likely to flood when you are cranking with the choke on. That had always been a concern of mine. Dave

I spent three frustrating years with a new hard starting Honda 75. I was unhappy from the day I got it and learned it had carbs instead of fuel injection. It started hard winter or summer, and only started easily when warm. I heard from many others of similar frustration. I solved the...

Can we get factory tickets to the Boat Show? How can that be done? Dave

Thanks, Bob. I'll see if I cna find it locally. Dave

I love these discussions of transom plugs. They are full of great reasons for each position always, and ultimately I am not sure it often matters which the outcome is. I count on Larry to be right about most things and rarely disagree with him. In fact I don't really disagree with him on...

I would like to know what the more knowledgeable do for routine electrical maintenance. I notice in particular that when I return from a trip, there is plenty of moisture in the starboard aft battery box. I understand the concept of polishing battery terminals, but what can you do for...

A good crimp is probably adequate, but you can easily solder as well. I use a small Ronstan torch (WalMart) to heat the fitting and wire so the solder gets sucked in. That will fill some spaces. Dave