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You should be fine running your basic navigation circuits off of the temporary 20A fuse. (Good workaround, by the way. :thup) I would suggest putting a piece of tape over any switches that run the big power draw circuits (trim tabs, auto pilot, etc.) so that you don't use those systems out of...

First: The 30A fuse is there to protect the wire from an overload scenario that could cause a fire. Please don't consider bypassing that fuse because it's blowing. There's definitely a problem here that needs fixed, and bypassing the fuse could be catastrophic. Second: With the electrical loads...

Nope. That's a Honda on the skiff in front. In fact, it's the same skiff with the Honda on it from the other video.

Hmmm... I wonder what the outcome would have been if the Honda had been properly trimmed? Seems to me that it was using a big chunk of it's power to make a giant rooster tail instead of actually pushing the boat. :wink

At $36 delivered for the current/final design, I'll upgrade my 'probably' to a 'yes'. Let me know when you get the payment details worked out. And, thanks for all the effort you put in on this.

I don't know how the angle compares to a 25-foot C-Dory with a wedge installed, but here's a line drawing showing the raked transom of a Cape Cruiser Marinaut 26 (the same hull as the C-Dory Venture 26).

The transom on the 26 has a fairly significant rake to it. I wouldn't think a wedge would be necessary.

I'd say it's a 1960 Plymouth Fury... Either way, that's a real hep set-up, Daddy-O!

That's why I'll never own a cable steered boat again. I've found that hydraulic steering is much easier on the captain - especially during long runs.

It shouldn't take several rotations of the wheel to get the engine to turn. Sounds to me like there's either air in the system and it needs to be properly bled, or there is some component(s) in the system that has failed - possibly a bad check valve in the helm. I'd contact customer service at...

Sure, I'd probably get one. Someone will have to show me how to fly it, though. (How does one attach a burgee?)

RE: Da Nag's most recent iteration of the burgee: Overall design is good (although it may be just a bit too "busy" when compared to other typical burgee designs). Size of each of the elements is good. Proportion between elements is good. Edge spacing is good. Overall white space is good. The...

That's definitely a unique setup.

That's definitely a unique setup.

Sounds like a 14-footer, maybe?

I can understand why someone would want the square windows, as they must help with visibility. But I think the round windows add a bit of character that the square versions lack. Either way, it's still a good looking boat. And if they hadn't scrapped their plans to make a longer version, I...

I can understand why someone would want the square windows, as they must help with visibility. But I think the round windows add a bit of character that the square versions lack. Either way, it's still a good looking boat. And if they hadn't scrapped their plans to make a longer version, I...

Here's a link to a short video showing our modified Ace Line Hauler w/ Dualler Plate pulling a pair of Ladner 30" shrimp pots from a depth of about 450 feet last weekend. ---> clicky <---

I used the 'Dualer Plate' from http://handsfreeprawnpuller.com for the first time this weekend. When I first opened the box, I wasn't exactly impressed. But, installation was easy, and even as simple as the device seems, it does do exactly what it says. If my Ace Line Hauler ever fell overboard...

FYI: With the purchase of the boat, I ended up getting a new 8200# capacity tandem axle aluminum Magic Tilt trailer (model #2682). I probably could have gotten away with a 7300# trailer, but the 6000# unit they wanted to sell me at first was way too light. So, I paid a little more and went with...