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Here in the Chesapeake, where we are usually anchoring in mud, we switched to Bruce style anchors about 10 years ago. I think the actual model is a Lewmar Claw. We have been very pleased with them...

I have one of those on my boat. It turns on every 2 1/2 minutes to check for water. If is senses water it stays on until it is pumped down. I've had it for about 3 years now. This is the second one...

My Raymarine unit would overlay the radar on the chart plotter screen in course up or in north up. Whichever way the chart plotter screen was configured

StJ That's exactly what I'm doing! New one please!

Since you guys mentioned the Leatherman 25 year warranty, which I didn't know about, I went on to their website to download a copy of the instructions to return a product. My Leatherman Wave has...

I took a couple of pictures of mine.
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I have what I think is the same thing. It's defiantly bronze, Danforth style, about 30 lbs. takes apart for storage. I'll have a look at it to see if there are any identifying marks. The person I got...

I don't use the cutting layout on the plans because I built mine largely out of leftover ply pieces from other projects. But, when I looked at the layout, it didn't appear to me that the planes made...

Here are some photos of the D5 I just finished:
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I think I'm gonna try the steel or bronze wool with a lubricant. It's time to finish this project, bill it out and move on with my life.

All of which is making me want to try a different approach. I.E. rubbing it out to a consistent satin gloss.

I'll also try the ipad later when I have more time

The bow and stern floatation chamber were specified to be about 9 mm which i reduced to 6 mm. I also reduced the bow piece to 8 mm by laminating a piece of 3 and 5 together. The stern I made out of...

I've tried both bristle and foam brushes. Three kinds of finish minwax helmsman, varathane, and man o war. All with the same results. It's driving me nuts.

I just finished a D5 from Bateau.com. It was my winter project. I modified it a bit to suit my needs. It was easy to build and the plans left some things to the imagination but were pretty easy to...

I've been working on refinishing a teak and holly ( fake plywood veneer) cabin sole on a customers boat. It needs to be done satin. I've tried a couple of different manufacturer's satin finishes and...

Chuck, Should you decide to stay with gasoline, you should check out Moyer Marine. Experts in Atomic 4's and everything about them. Good people.
www.moyermarine.com/

Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss is the standard varnish I use on all of my customers boats. It does require a bit of getting used to but it saves a lot of time. I thin it with Penetrol, how much depends...

I was pleased to see the article in the latest issued about the restoration of the Chesapeake Bay Buyboat Thomas J. Her owner, Tom Parker, is a close friend of mine and one of the most talented...

Where is the boat located? I assume she is in the Chesapeake Bay Area. There are plenty of forum members with a lot of experience who would probably be will to drop by and have a look a your project.

Maybe its just the nature of the product being used. I've always noticed that the one part urathanes just don't give the same high gloss finish that a good varnish such as Epifanes does.

The following is from the NFPA website:
"The 2001 edition of NFPA 58 modifiedrequirements to exempt horizontal cylinders manufactured before October 1, 1998, from requiring OPDs. Also exempt are...

If the tank is of the horizontal type, then no overflow protection device is required. So a horizontal tank can't be considered out of date for that reason. As far as the date stamp is concerned, the...

JRC makes good units. The last two Raymarine radar domes I opened up said they were actually made by JRC on the inside label.

I friend of mine recently built the homemade infrared strippers referenced above. I tried it out this past weekend and it works great. Less than $100

We charge about $2200 per year for a 40 ft. slip at our marina in Rock Hall Harbor. Include basic 30 amp electric, basic bathhouse, not much else. One of the rules as far as the docks, electric and...

The schedul for the 2013 cruise is not set yet. But it is usually in the beginning of August and is will be in Urbanna for a couple of the days.
http://www.oysterbuyboats.com/cbba.html

I have always been of the opinion that the outdrive is one of the worst engineering nightmares ever offered to the boating market. At least in salt water. They have all of the disadvantages of...

You guys all need to come to Urbanna next summer when the buyboat fleet will be there for its annaul gathering. Not only are the buyboats there, but usually plenty of restored deadrise workboats,...

John Smith, to at least partially amswer your question. I have some military .45 Cal ACP ammo dated 1942 and 1944. Still fires just fine

If you are going to paint it, I'd go with MDO. I'd not consider anything else. It's relatively inexpensive and takes paint great.

I have three Moeller gas tanks on my boat. Two by the transom, under the aft deck. And one under the starbord side deck. I've never noticed any gasoline oder.

Also, as far as Oldad's comment about...

I looked into buying one for out dingy. Normal gas has been a hastle as the motor (1.2 HP Tanaka AquaBug) may only get used once every couple of weeks for a short distance.The ethanol was the...

For all of the structure of the cabin furnishings I used Atlantic white cedar. Strong and, importantly for me, light in weight. For the facia I used 3/8 in MDO and pine beadboard.

In my experience, using Easypoxy and alkyd that has been matched to be the same color as the Easypoxy, the Easypoxy is a good bit harder and longer lasting. I use the much more expensive Easypoxy on...

Your Quote:
"Boat speed = RPM/gear ratio x pitch x slip

pitch in inches needs to be converted to MPH. 1000 inches per minute is about .95 MPH ( lets call it 1 mph, ok?)
Convert to MPH equals...

Thanks Kevin, I always thought boat speed was RPM X Pitch X (1-Slip percentage). I.E.

2400 RPM/2 X 15 X (1 - .30) = 12,000 in per min. Which is about 12 MPH or about 10.4 Knots.

Which if you...

Engine has a carborator and electronic ignition

Canoeyawl, Could the loss of vacuum explain why my fuel flow actually goes down when the engine is a WOT (3350 RPM) verses 3200 RPM. At this rpm, the engine is certainly overloaded

Kevin, The transmission rati is 1.91 : 1. In addition to the 2 inch decrease in pitch, I am also going from a four blade prop to a three blade prop. This is why the 800 RPM increase estimate. ...

I have some questions concerning the prpper propeller selection for my boat and engine. the boat is typical Chesapeake Bay Deadrise hull. The engine is a Crusader 5.7 Liter 275 HP gas engine. The...

Breakway, I've used the hole punched in the filter to drain it. It works good except for one thing. Before punching the hole make certain you can get the filter off by turning it a bit on the off...

Wiz bang, how do std. marine topside paints, such at Easypoxy work over Interprotect? I've only painted over it with bottom paint.

I'm going to start a stitch and glue pram style dingy in a few weeks as a winter project. For various reasons weight is a prime consideration. Abrasion isnt much of a concern due to the boats...

FSS172, Yup around here they call them planer boards. Most of the charters boats use them. You don't by chance remember the name of the boat that you had the encounter with. I probably know the boat...

esdren, I use quite a bit of the Ace Rust Stop. It seems to be comparable to Rustoleum. For most projects I use Petit Easypoxy cause I find it to be a better apant than Interlux Brightside. Often I...

WHYankee, I'm holding a can of Cetol and a can of Cetol Gloss in my hands. Both say they contain "New Wave UV Technology" protection. I've coated hundreda of boats with just Cetol and it holds up...

While I agree that the best fabric for a boat cover is probably Sunbrella, I'd like to point out that this canvas tarp cover on my Comet is a least 10 years old. It's got a few holes in it and is...

For a good selection of castors try McMaster Carr. The prices may not be the best, but the selection and service is good.

Cindy and I arrived about noon on Sat. in Slackwater and anchored in the harbor. Off loaded the dingy and went in search of Miss Sue. Found her and met Grigg and crew. Then wandered around a while...