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If the Alaskan is constructed of PVC (as opposed to hypalon) I understand why the guy who sells them is hesitant to have them used in hot climates. I've seen PVC deteriorate in months in Mexico and the south Pacific. 10 years gives your monies worth. Look at Defender, they sell most brands...

When I change the filter on Journey On, I use a strap wrench to loosen the filter from the top. It comes off with the sediment bowl attached. Now the fun begins. When one puts the bowl in a vise and tries to loosen the bowl from the filter (or vice versa), the filter joints start sliding...

OK, I thought that you were trying to replace a side window; apparently it's a front window. Those windows are still tempered glass and my suggestion is still to have saftey glass.installed. Now as to removing that window, my only suggestion is to take it to a marine glass shop and have them...

gulfcoast john; There are two things a trailer boater has done: gone aground and run the tyres over a curb or something you're not supposed to. Otherwise, you're not a real trailer boater. It's hard to go aground on a C-Dory, ever the Tomcat, but I got that out of the way early in my career...

I assume that the windows in Journey On are the same type as in a Venture 26. They're both made by Diamond Seaglaze. I broke a side sliding window. It broke into a zillion pieces, so I knew it was tempered glass. I removed the end pieces and went to a glass shop to replace it. I was told to...

ssobol is right, parking your vehicle is a problem. We take 3 routes to a solution. 1. Find a launch ramp that allows free parking. This has worked for us in such places as Blaine, Wa and Orillia, Ontario as well as Port Alberni, BC. Obviously, Canadians are friendly. 2. Find a...

One last thing: Post Pictures Boris

Well, I thought that bulkhead had structural value. The shelf is pop riveted at the top, but there are lag screws along the bottom. It has to give the hull some stiffness. I'd be interested what led smecan(Tosca) to make that statement. I do agree that the original opening makes it hard to get...

We've had autopilots on all our boats. Journey On has a Raymarine unit which has worked very well. Hydraulic steering, so we had to plumb it in parallel to the wheel. The hydraulic pump just whines away under the sink, wonderful. An autopilot has two main advantages. First it allows one to...

Journey On's trailer (EZ Loader) came with a Fulton Marine Jack - Square Tube, Fixed Mount - 28" Lift - 5,000 lbs. No wheel, thought that's got nothing to do with the screw. In 15 years, salt water it's worked well. Just replaced it; we'll see how the replacement does. The jack doesn't get...

The Honda 10 can be heavy. We had the long shaft with an electric starter, 110 lbs. Try the motor on your inflatable and if it can handle the weight, don't open the throttle as far and you'll have a 5 hp. One less thing you have to carry along. And BTW, they have free rig parking at Blaine...

Les, you didn't say but do you have a get-me-home motor? This would add redundancy to your main outboard; I considered it a necessity on Journey On. You'll be in remote places and any additional help will be appreciated. If you add one, I'd suggest a Nissan 10 hp because of the weight and...

I hadn't seen that. There's a lot more work that implied in the ad, but it's a starter. For instance, most of my instruments are on a NMEA 2000 bus, so I'm counting on connecting that to the Raspberry for AIS and GPS. That required an adapter and a new case and additional software. Boris

I presently have a raspberry pi and am trying to turn it into a chart plotter for Journey On. I've worked with the computer and obviously need help. So, here goes. First, has anybody on this site done it; replacing their MFD with a Pi driven display? Second, how big is your display? I've...

Bob, do you have any posted pictures that show how you used a garhauear lift to get the inflatable on the roof? Especially on the 25's you've had. I'm using a lift (homemade) on the small outboard. I'm having difficulty picturing how one can lift the inflatable high enough to swing it on the...

GIECO has bought USboat and they're trying to increase their base. They sell insurance including boat towing. Nothing wrong with that, indeed I have unlimited towing, just consider from whence they come. The more members, the more sales. Boris[/list]

As you know, the tilt sensor is a small arm attached to a pot, on the engine. The arm on Journey On regularly gets stuck with salt and needs to be loosened. I assume that all Honda sensors are the same. Boris

First, I would have at least 30' of chain as the beginning of your rode. A boat length is the recommended length and is standard, more doesn't hurt. And I'd make sure the rope/chain was made in USA, Home Depot is usually China. Defender Marine Supply is a good place to start and look...

Journey On has a 10 hp outboard as a get-me-home motor. To ensure complete redundancy, I use a 3 gal aux tank for that motor. If the main fuel tank empties or becomes contaminated, the 3 gal tank will get us to a gas dock, if not home. I also have a spare outlet on the main feed. It's use...

If one is to parallel two batteries, there are 2 considerations. One is that they must be the same size and the second is that they must be in the same condition. Battery characteristics change with time and being cycled so that a newer battery will try to charge the old as they run down. For...