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Hello hello...welcome aboard.

Ha ha - outstanding!

I too suggest power wash as soon as possible upon removal from the water. As in - pull it out and power wash immediately. If the hull is still wet they will come off easier. If they dry - you practically need a hammer and chisel. I also use a metal scraper - I find the plastic is just not...

BHC parallel parking without thrusters :o

I've got the truck you need right here. :D

There are several generations of Tacoma. The older generations could tow 3500 lbs. My 2004 has a 5000 lb tow capacity for example. The 05 and beyond offered a 6500 lb capacity.

I have a 2004 Tacoma 6 cyl with 4WD. I would have no concerns about towing a C-22 whatsoever. (I don't know the specs on the 01 Tacoma). I can easily - yes easily - tow my 10,000lb Tomcat up and down low tide ramps in low range 4WD without lugging my 131,000 mile engine. I release brake...

You have two choices: the hard way and the easy way. The hard way is to self study using the Charlie Wing book titled "Get Your Captain's License" and other necessary tide tables, practice charts, etc. and then take your 4 exams at your nearest USCG center. This will take longer, be much...

Who are we kidding guys? There are a million threads because we love to talk about it :D I have owned and used singles, twins, and quads. I prefer twins for my personal boat for the handling advantages and the redundancy of "main" power. It really boils down to your preferences. Engines...

I will not tow any more than 10,000 lbs with my 2004, 6 cyl Tacoma. Ha ha ha! Seriously - my Tacoma in low range 4WD will tow anything BUT I'm talking about moving up/down a ramp and short distances that involve 10 mph. For any real tows I rent an F250 Diesel. My Tacoma easily pulls my...

I love it - channel 27 in Boston. I periodically make the call to make sure all continues to work well.

If I were a dealer I sure would not appreciate this discussion to be posted on the forum.

I agree with Bob - if you can tow alongside you will have better maneuverability and reduce risk of a line parting/slingshot. Does this thing float fully on it's own? You mentioned having to add drums - make sure this thing will float so you don't risk having it pull you under should something...

Cape Cod Canal August 2011

Joedee and I just spent 2 nights on Martha's Vineyard and Woods Hole. That is roughly a 170 nautical mile trip for us. I have not yet calculated my numbers for this one but last year during a similar trip I averaged 2.02 nmpg (note nm) running at 22-24 knots and 3600 rpm.

Cruising in New England of course you know we can have a much longer boating season with a solid top. I would not take a boat with canvas if they were giving them away now - I LOVE having a solid top to stay out of the sun and to stay out of the water if raining or in heavy seas. The solid top...

Based on the latest information I too wrote my Congressmen. It would be insanity to interfere with GPS of course.

4th of July 2011

I have not noticed too much trouble from it. In cold weather you need to make sure your drains are clear otherwise rain water (or hosing) will pool and then freeze your batteries in the battery trays.

Junk yes - stains no.