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Hi Tom, I know I only posted the overhead plan view of the boat so you don't get to see if from the side but there is no motorwell (enginewell) on this boat. Essentially the boat aft of the aft cockpit bulkhead is an integrated bracket; rather than bolting it on after the fact it's molded as...

Hi Matt, Great thoughts...and thanks! The important factors for me in considering the larger Marinaut were: - enclosed head - single level (or very close) for cabin and cockpit - operate nicely on a 150-hp outboard - good fuel economy - 7,000 pounds or under on the trailer - affordable...

I thought it might be time for a bit of an update (again) on the plans for a larger Marinaut. Due to demands on the time of the person doing the drawings they have been very slow in completion so I haven't been posting much about the larger boat lately. Here's the latest version: The boat...

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The answer to your question is "yes"...the M215 is a single engine boat. This is a no-win scenario because technically there is no reason for twins on the M215 (or really the larger Marinaut) and because of that it becomes a personal and subjective choice rather than an objective one. That...

I talked to the Raymarine techs many moons ago about the S1000 drop out speed because of the type of trolling we do in the PNW, and because of our currents (it's often easy to get negative speeds!). What they told me is that it takes about 3 knots of speed for the unit to initially "lock in"...

Thanks for all the good information everyone. As in all things anchor choice is a set of compromises. I'll stand by the choice of a 14# Delta or 16.5# claw anchor for the CD22 and M215. Bigger may be better but good enough is good enough. Both boats are light and have very little windage...

Hi Rich, Thanks for the report back. Good to know of any issues and of their solutions.

:thup :thup :thup Thanks Matt...great post. Les

Ah...I should have included a qualifier rather than writing in generalities. My bad. :( It's not so much and exclusion thing, rather it's been a rolling change so it's been added to models that have been changed more recently first and now they're working toward also including other models...

Repeat after me: It isn't about the brand, it isn't about the brand, it isn't about the brand. You guys sound like a bunch of dudes sitting around the bar arguing over the best truck; that's (at least) a 60-year-old argument that's never going to end as long as there's more than one...

Hi Jim, Answered via PM. Les

It was a trip for sure! :) I'm not exactly ready to do it again (at least not at that pace). Unfortunately I'm not sure the M256 is going to come on line sooner. I had a long discussion yesterday with the folks that will take the carved plug from the folks that do that work, bring it to a...

Well, as is wont to happen things are ever changing. I picked up a new M215 hull (blue) yesterday and transported it to Cornet Bay for "building". We also have another starting right away (a grey hull). Because the delivery sequence is changing (the tan hull we built is being set aside for...

Sorry for the delay Tom, it's been a bit hectic here. The short version is "not really" if you're asking about the 2100. The C-80 doesn't have the two open ports needed. Essentially when SH did the 2100 model they truly "added" the AIS, so you still had the wires needed for the VHF NMEA...

I know I was busier than heck on Friday (and Saturday). Sorry it took so long to respond. And thanks for the kind words! Les

Hi, Yes I have the V10 (in a F350 Crew Cab 4x4 Dually). I averaged 8.5 mpg for the trip to Connecticut pulling the Marinaut 215 on a triple axle Rosborough trailer (about 5,000 pounds). I averaged 7.5 mpg for the trip from Halifax to Oak Harbor pulling the RF-246 (about 8,000 pounds). I...

The 2100 required two available NMEA ports on the nav system for full operation which many of them did not have. The 2150 only requires a single port. For awhile both were built but then S/H dropped the 2100. Les

It's been really quiet here... :shock: Thought I'd better pop in and let folks know I'm still breathin' and kickn'. I made the 7900 mile round trip to Halifax, NS and back without trouble. Lots of wild weather and pulled the Rosborough RF-246 over Bozeman Pass in MT in a snow storm but all...