Recent content by Oldchuck

I use some lengths from West marine. Their catalog is on line. West Marine sells it in lengths up to I believe 8' and you can cut to any length you need. I put on all my pilings as well as most of my dock. It is cushioned in any place that could hit the boat..The lengths are handy as sometimes...

Congrats on the new boat. On the slow drainage something I always have on a vessel is about 2-3' of stiff plastic coated wire. it is great for running into thru hulls or any drains that might get clogged. In the south, critters like spiders or dirt daubers can build nests that will clog any...

As I get older I like as much comfort as I can and have always elected for the PS/PA as I like to dock with one finger. I also go with dual batteries as I like redundant systems and want the motor to start when I turn the key. That is why all emergency and law enforcement vehicles have dual...

I would do as Viking suggested and look at past topics. I know Shawn stated that 12 volt should be plenty but that needs to be weighted against how long you want to run. The top speeds will be the same but a 24 volt will last twice as long which is more desirable to many. That is why many...

Lake, I was of that mind for over 55 years until i overheated in a friends boat last year which was peeing. Apparently, it was peeing but not enough water was going through to cool it after going through some surface water weeds and got itself clogged. I like to keep it simple but it is also...

I have the Yamaha Command Link and they are spendy but love knowing what is happening in real time without having to depend on my Simrad to see temp, oil pressure etc. I am a bit OCD so well worth it to me but it is a subjective decision. However, if you already have a Nav unit that is NMEA...

The posts are in essence a survey of what the members use. As you can see, every manufacturer has its' followers and all show good track records for longevity. In this day and age, a manufacturer has to be fairly equal or they could not stay in business. We all have our favorites but in reality...

Personal preference but after having many other arrangements I would call co captains chairs a must have.... Much easier to converse especially if just two of you...The older you get the harder it is to keep the head and body turned to carry on conversations...

Given the way a toon rides I can see why they will cause more problems than a traditional vessel due to the cavitation and turbulence created as you try to push a toon to higher speeds however, Tin Diesel is correct in that it can be done but just takes time and effort to get the transducer into...

I would say these are a must have. Besides saving toenail and foot bruises they prevent anything snagging on them such as line, anchor rode or anything you are dragging over the deck. I have them on a 22' CC and was not sure when I ordered them but now they are a must have as you can move...

I too am in the beginning stages and here are my opinions on some of the questions. I think the dual or co-captain chairs are really nice in that you do not have to turn your head or body to talk to the driver which is important to us and a must have. Pop up cleats will save a lot of toenails...

To the OP, after re-reading your post, you mentioned the weight of the center elliptical tube if I read it right. Are we talking about different things as the twin elliptical does NOT have a center tube.. Maybe I am confused...and my above post was in reference to the twin 32" elliptical in...

In published reports from Bennington the fastest speed with their 22 was accomplished with elliptical tubes. With a very light load they recorded mid 30's with a 115 Yamaha and a tad over 40 with a Yamaha 150. Their surface area, buoyancy and weight seem to be the best combination for top speed...

I agree that I have never said I wanted less horsepower however, as has been said it depends on your intended usage. As Ugleeual stated, a 115 is fine for their needs. If you are just going to cruise slow and do not need to cover a bunch of miles with no water sports during an average run then...

Carl, Those certainly look better than panty hose and are the caps of choice. Some folks are not sure that those things exist or where to find them and would definitely do the job better. Was just trying to find a fix that is quick and easy prior to finding the perfect fitting. Thanks for...