Chuck, thanks for the honesty. I realize some yards, especially in the gulf, subsist primarily off of blister repair in the off season. But, as you say, those...
In 1986 I purchased a 1973 Ericson 32 Sailboat because blisters were all the rage and this boat “pimples” like a 13 year old on a chocolate diet. We...
I can repair almost anything but i will not be grinding, planing or sanding for days and give up, possibly a year of use. On the other hand I will not be...
Glenn, This is good timing as we are planning to do some crabbing in BC waters this summer. Anyone know a good place to get a cheap calliper measuring tool. I...
i wish i had plans to be in BC area, but we are working on moving from the western-midwest to the Gulf of Mex(AL). I will probably order new, i just thought i...
they are everywhere up here or cut your own out of a piece of plastic. I always see them in the marinas, the fishing stores and the fuel stations. I cut one...
I was told that many pre 80s boats laid up in Taiwain and elsewhere were done by hand. As thechnology developed they started using chopper guns and new resins...
Great It was actually you I had in mind when I saw it. We watched you clearing customs last year and as we probably will be in D Sound (depending on the...
The blitz has started, at least up on the central coast of BC. We keep Kweilin up at Denny Island (Shearwater) year round and got boarded in early April (RCMP...
I was boarded by our Coast Guard several Thanksgivings ago and they found all my flares out of date. No fines. All I had to do was buy new flares and notify...
I'm having good results using self adhesive teak veneer to repair paneling stained and damaged by cabin leaks. The veneer is thin enough that it can be applied...
Chris and Jan, Welcome aboard! Van Mogambo / 34' Tricab CHB / 1978 / Alamitos Bay / Long Beach / CA ___________________________________________________ ... ...
Mike, Glad you enjoyed that. We visited Sydney in the 90's and loved it. Van _________________________________ ... [Non-text portions of this message have been...
Marissa and I are looking for a good boating terms reference book or ipad app. Does anyone have a suggested book or app? Erik 1978 34 CHB DC Meerkat Olympia Wa...
No idea about that but Navionics has a fabulous app for the iPad. $49.99 for complete US and Canada charts. Also go to _www.badelf.com_ (http://www.badelf.com)...
GPS chip is called Bad Elf. It plugs in to the iPad charging port and connects to the satellite, just like the regular GPS. I think their web site is ...
I checked it out and it looks great. I'll consider it and will make a decision soon. Thanks! ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
Believe me, it works! The best part is that you can take it home or to another boat, or on a cruise ship. Ed Cox 562 537-1567 In a message dated 5/25/2012...
Marissa, Nina and I will be out in the sound this weekend. We may be between Gig Harbor and Edmonds give or take a few miles. Feel free to give a call if you...
Erik, we have a great book onboard Sarah Seaweed, Origins of Sea Terms, by John Rogers. Would be glad to show you our copy, will only cost you a cup of coffee...
I have a book called "Boater's Pocket Reference", by Anchor Cove Publishing (www.anchorcovepublishing.com). Its a little softcover pocket book, measureing 6"...
I'm setting up my autopilot and it needs the "Helm Displacement" for the steering pump for the set up. I have Wagner hydraulic steering. Anyone know what this...
