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    WA Brats - Grad student needs help! (Also, new boat toys)

    I put in a new fuse block, new scotty electric downriggers and a new garelick outboard kicker bracket w/ 15.5 inches of travel onto the Margaret Ann. Photos to come. On another note, I bet my son $50 that he wouldn't wax the boat. So, for $50 I got my boat waxed. I also have a way for you...
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    What's the best way to secure an Avon type raft to the roof.

    I am trying to figure the best way to sure the raft to the roof. Should I just tie it to the wooden (yes I have the old wooden roof bars) It seems to me some sort of hook and bungee cord the roof overhangs would be best especially in the rain. There must be some obvious way and there is...
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    raising the seat

    My passengers complain that the seats are too low. They all want to sit up and look out the front windows. I can think of a couple of ways to do this; First a seat on post with a swivel ....across from the helm , 2nd raising the "box" under the back seat...just build it up. Does anyone have...
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    Remontron-lp heater installation begins- Photo heavy!

    Propane heater to be installed under gunwale outside of cabin. Using old remtron to get the fit. Heat at 325F to pumped into the cabin. Air to circulate with a cold air return. The diamond plate aluminum is to keep the elements out. ...but its probably not required. The Swedish unit is...
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    The richest dog in town

    I have beautiful white German Shepard dog. Good dog....but he has a tendency to wander. So when the batteries get low on his radio collar he is off the the land of oz. Now, the dog has figured out that when the collar does not beep there is no shock to follow. This occurred yesterday when...
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    ab thermotron porpane heater installation - how to ?

    I have an ancient AB Thermotron natural gas heater that I would like to install. It is in perfect shape but I don't now how the get it going let alone figure out the wiring. Does any one have or know where to get a manual. The darn thing looks so clean and so simple even a cave man could...
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    How to prevent anchor chain from scratching?

    I am switching the old sea hook (by Seadog) anchor (20) to a Danforth because I'm told its better for most salt water cruising. The Danforth has a lot of chain...well 20' or so. How do I keep the chain from scratching the deck. I don't have a winch so the chain locker is not in use...
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    best fuel economy

    I know that this topic has been covered in the threads but I am still confused and I know there are many of you that are a lot smarter than me about this. What is the best speed for the best fuel economy in the 22 CD, 90hp 4stroke, angler..loaded....? Is is best to get up to a plane? Putt...
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    recommendations on autopilot?

    Any ideas on an autopilot for a 90hp 22footer? I of course want the cheapest dependable new or used. Chris
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    circumnavigate Vancouver island - 850 miles

    I am considering a trip around Vancouver island around July 15 to Aug 15 for this coming summer. Has anyone done this? Any advise on the trips and traps? My dad and I and others used to pound the trails of the remote Northwest Coast back in the 70's-80's It was a wondrous and wild place...
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    wtb starter 4-stoke 90hp merc

    If any has a lead on a used stater on a 90 hp 4-stroke Merc I would not mind buying a used one as a temp. Seattle area. Otherwise the new one is on order Chris williams
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    new member.... hello everyone

    I just bought a 1984 22ft angler. It's in excellent shape and spend most of it's life in fresh water in Klamath falls Oregon. Yes, That is a long haul. Has a newer 4-stroke 90 hp merc. I was thinking of a maiden voyage this very day. I live in a little town called Kingston near...
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    accessories?

    OK...this is my very first time...on this site. I am buying a 22 angler (1985) with a 90hp 4-stroke merc. The only accessories are two scotty down riggers.. The boat is spartan, no extras of any kind not even a porta potty. So what are the accessories that I should...
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