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I use Prism metal polish and my wife's toothbrush. I also have tried a new metal polish Collinite 850 with decent results. Just buff with rag and a rubber tipped detail brush. D.D.

It almost seems the 4800 pounds would maybe be the bare hull. No motor and no water gas batteries etc. I pulled an 08 23' C-Dory Venture (5500 pounds on a trailer_ it was loaded moderately with a Chevy 1500 with 4 wheel drive for about 5000 miles. The motor was ok but I don't think the...

Just stay on the hook. Go back to the marina in the early am. Maybe raft up with some like minded individuals. D.D.

I would do the trip in the day light and set a couple of way points (as many as needed). Do it at no wake speed mark down your speed and keep track of the time it takes to each waypoint. Make sure you horn works. D.D.

It almost sounds like a fuel pickup or a fuel vent issue. Because it starts back up after it sits awhile. I would check your fuel supply lines and make sure they haven't deteriorated from ethanol. Also check for any possible kinks. I would wonder if it happens just on a particular tank. Or it's...

We had Ocean sit on tops. My wife had a small one that weighed in at 45 pounds perfect for smaller folks. I had a 13' prowler that had a water proof compartment and bungee arrangement for carrying a small cooler etc. We are going to order a Tower Stand Up inflatable Paddle board sold on...

The U.S needs a pipeline and a series of reservoirs across the country to be able to store and transport water to where it is needed instead of it just running out to sea. They could use the people collecting unemployment and food stamps to help in building it. All rivers flood why not have a...

Dat's why they call it Climate Change. D.D.

I would spring for the braided line. 1/2 inch gets my vote. I like fenders at least 8" with thru holes so you can also tie them horizontal to pilings. a couple 24" round ball fenders for special situations. I'd have at least two lines that are longer than your boat. That way you can use one...

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I would not buy tires based solely on price. But that's just me. Do these tires have a brand name? We have used Carlisle Radials with good success while we owned our boat and trailer. I believe if you Google Carlisle Radial trailer tires they offer radials in a 13" size. Other road warriors have...

http://www.foreandaftmarine.com/AA-11472588.htm For the man who has everything. Found it just by going on a Google search Anchor Line Counter D.D.

Since the windless only runs at one speed. Why not use a stop watch while testing in your drive way. Let out some rode measure it. Then you could just multiply and have sheet showing how many seconds for 50' 150' etc. No perfect but it should close. Finding a cheap watch with a stopwatch...

I would doubt a C-Dory with a quality swivel would have a problem pulling apart a swivel. If you don't want to use a swivel that's cool. I would not lose any sleep either way. If things get twisted enough rode can bunch as your letting out rode using your windless that will require some undoing...

Garmin auto pilots have what they term Shadow Drive. It allows you take over the wheel without having to switch to standby and when you are done steering it returns to the previous heading. D.D.

Wow a brake line unscrewed from the caliper? I don't think I've ever seen that happen. Seriously sounds like some sort of sabotage. D.D. :o

For a boat that travels and even fishing trips auto pilots are handy to have. We like them especially for manatee zones or other low speed piloting as on canals and other no wake areas. I'm a Garmin guy and I think they are one of the best. Make sure to get whose ever brand you decide on with a...

John, The wind is coming across the gulf from the north. The reef runs the whole way. A small craft advisory is enough for me to stay put. If I had to do it I would try to hug the shore as you should find it the smoothest and the most protected from the wind as you have it blocked by the land...