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Hi, Pete, From your pictures, it looks pretty minor. Remember that under that gelcoat are several layers of fiberglass roving and resin. At least an eighth of an inch of additional waterproof barrier. Additionally, what you have shown is above waterline, and above any normal water that you...

Hi, C-Trial, The primary advantage of a sea anchor is if you lose power in a blow. It'll keep the bow headed into the weather and prevent a possible swamping. They're mostly used where the water is too deep to drop anchor. They can slow the rate of drift considerably, but you don't want to use...

Hi, Bill, I truly appreciate your comments. If I have stepped out of bounds regarding the rules of the C-Brats, then I will take whatever punishment I deserve. But my passion doesn't override my judgment, it merely enhances it. Thanks for your consideration. Ken

By the way, Chuck, Since I'm not a veteran (they didn't want me), but since I was certainly very willing to serve, I would love to hear your explanation of the difference between those who were willing to die but didn't, and those who died because they happened to get in front of a bullet at...

I was gonna hold back, but the way you folks attacked Mr. Fisherman is disgraceful. It was obvious to me that his comments were heartfelt towards all our "veterans", living or dead. And his comments, on this Memorial Day Weekend, were obviously pointed toward those who have made the Ultimate...

I agree whole heartedly. The original name for these boats is really important, from an historical perspective. I think we would all love to hear the "rest of the story" as to how these boats were originally named (and trademarked - that's the important piece). I certainly included a "C" in my...

Hi, Rooster, I have a 6 HP 1999 Merc. 2 stroke carbureted kicker that will push my 22 Cruiser at about 5.2 MPH (GPS) flat out in dead calm water. Ken

Wow! Does that bring back memories! Our family used to vacation there at a tourist house on Mahone Bay (similar to to a bed and breakfast, but served 3 meals a day). It was at Mader's Cove, and the place may still be there. (This was in 1950 - 1954). My dad would rent a Bluenose Class sloop...

I did the paid accountant a few years ago, until I calculated his costs versus anything he might save me in taxes. Not only that, but this guy was basing his fees on how much money he was saving me. A little research on how he was instructing my wife to use the house as a writeoff in her...

By the way, I never came across TurboTax "guessing" at any line items. I'm surprised that any legitimate software publisher would try that. But heck, in the short term, it might be a great way to sell software! Doesn't sound like any normally accepted accounting practices, to me! But what do I...

That's great news, Bill (Da Nag) I've only used Turbo Tax (about 10 years now), and I'm neither broke nor incarcerated, so something must be working right. That kind of a swing sounds HUGE, so it sounds like a simple reality check might be in order. I always calculate my final tax as a...

Too much gas, and you can always use it next trip. Not enough and you could be dead.

Hi, Moose, The first thing I would check is whether you have juice at the on-off switch. What you have so-far described indicates that there is no power getting to the unit. A simple circuit tester on the two leads at the switch should tell you yay or nay. If you have no power, then you gotta...

Pretty much a survival mechanism. Just as cat's play with their food. If they are really hungry, and need the food right now, they'll just eat it. If they are pretty well getting most of the food they need, then they'll "play with it", as cats do, to keep their skills sharpened, or to teach...

Hi, M & B, Glad you got her back, but the loss of all the main "stuff" is huge. How do you make out on your insurance? As much as you folks lost, I hope you were well covered, and have a co-operative insurance company. This stuff can get pretty dicey, so we hope you can come thru it OK. Keep...

Just a followup - get a picture posted, and I'll post it as well. Ken

That is truly a bummer. I'll post it on the C-DOG site as well. Let me know the hull number, and I'll post it too. Good luck! Ken

Aha! Now THAT'S a difference! Ken

Ooops! Bullhead City, AZ - Boulder City, NV. Is there a difference? Ken

Lookin' forward! AC Plugs are on order (Spoke to AC himsef, in Boulder City AZ). Good chance of catching some nice Stripers, so we'll give it a shot. Whatever buffet we decide on Friday nite will be well worth it, and the Pot Luck out in the Boonies will be great, as well. I'm really looking...