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I'm with Phil; don't skimp on equipment that can save your life. I've always installed a quality antenna on the starboard stern area of all the models we've owned, starting with our 17 Montauk in 1978. Easiest place I found, was to mount the bracket just inches forward of the stern grab rail, and at...

I'm 6'3" and I raised the factory console on our current 1973 Outrage by three or possibly four inches, for comparison.

JPenny -

And in the background of the third shot looks like a Supercat, either 19 or 21'?

Last year, I came across a story regarding one downside of changing out the old time incandescent bulb stop signals to the new LED models, though only of concern in the northern (read snow) regions. Seems that the LED's will not generate enough heat to keep the signals free from snow. Solution was t...

And below are the images after spraying the cavity with closed cell foam:



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For those interested in the L/L read accuracy, here's a G/Earth shot. About 40' off:

I purchased same type (plug in to smart phone vs standalone) from Seek Thermal ( http://www.thermal.com/ . I believe they were the first to market a device that would harness the power of a smartphone. Now it's kind of a race between FLIR and Thermal. In the next evolutionary step, FLIR came out wit...

Russ - I recall some years ago, there was a thread regarding mounting a through-the-fiberglass-type transducer in a magazine. Evidently some models will allow for a "wet" installation where the transducer is mounted on the inside of a single thickness hull in a small cavity that's filled w...

Here's the file:

I have a detailed pdf file for the sensor, operation, testing and cleaning. I just went straight to the cleaning portion. Really, really helped a surging concern I had for about the past five years (mines a 1999). If you post me your email, I'll forward it to you.

Regards from the frigid north.

Don

Jim -

I didn't notice any appreciable lag when using the iPad Mini and the Marine US application. And I never activated any cellular data plan for the 'pad.

Regards - Don

[I power] the Apple iPad Mini with a cigar lighter plug, borrowed from the tow vehicle. With the mini, I bought the cellular data option that included the GPS receiver. JimP--the above may be a bit confusing. In order for the Marine US app to work, you don't need to sign up for any cellular data pla...

Having an iPad Mini reduced most of the angst trying to decide on a backup to the existing chart plotter. I bought a waterproof touch screen rubberized case and a subscription to Marine US. Could not be easier.

Regards - Don

To expand slightly on what Jim posted: When Jim mentioned "completely encapsulated with resin" , you really want to make sure that there is no chance of any water or oxygen to penetrate. What I've found in hatch covers, etc., that the weak point is any penetration (think screw holes, using...

Start small.

The other Whaler: It's a 1991 Revenge 25 Walk-Through with twin Evinrude 150-HP engines. These images were shot in the Benjamin Island group of the North Channel region of Ontario. Specifically, one in Porcupine Island harbor and the other in the north bay of North Benjamin, in 2010.

Part three is still in production. I've posted the link that takes you to their website:

http://www.totalboatshow.com/wordpress/2015/10/16/building-a-hard-top-bimini-part-2/

UPDATE: Part 3 now available

Part two:

https://youtu.be/h2tI5UEITag

Guys - Recently, while falling into the YouTube wormhole, I came across a series of well done videos from Jamestown Distributors. In this series of videos, they fabricated up a carbon fiber hard top, to replace a worn canvas top. Pretty well done: https://youtu.be/hTGMdbejtbM Regards - Don

If my interpretation is correct, the kickstarter campaign is to fund an [application program interface] between the NMEA standards and the Signal K standards? If so, your right about gauging the amount of interest regarding how much over the initial investment needs ($20k)--it's gone. By the way, th...

And check in with [U.S.A Customs and Border Patrol] upon returning.

Jim -

Ditto on what Con stated about a radial arm. Stay away.

Don

Lower Lake Huron sunrise

Using the tube of Six10 vs mixing up a batch: the strength should be the same between the two methods. What you gain is ease and convenience with the tube. No messy ratios to figure out, or pumps to buy. More important: is what is the condition of the plywood inside? If there's any dry rot, you shou...

I've had success in mounting a barrel bolt ( example below): http://www.grainger.com/product/ACCURATE-MFD-PRODUCTS-Barrel-Bolt-WP73988/_/N-8jr/Ntt-Bolt?adgrpID=19672347914&kwdID=%2Bbolt&s_kwcid=AL!2966!3!84146711474!b!!g!!%2Bbolt&sst=subset&ts_optout=true&s_pp=false&picUrl=//...

[In WHTE WATER] I stayed pretty much abeam of Don in LUCKY TWO during the whole crossing. Standard aluminum prop on the 200-HP Yamaha.

[WHITE WATER must have been hidden from my view by the LUCKY TWO's rather substantial profile.--jimh]

Ok, testing with a photo: