The Cape Dory Board

I'm shopping for my first fixed mount GPS chartplotter. I'm interested in the 7" size. It appears chart type & format is tied to the plotter manufacturer. Can you help me with my selection? I sail in the Chesapeake Bay. Is one more accurate, or user friendly than an other? I've been looking...

Does anyone have experience with the Jiffy Jax, like Lazy Jacks, mainsail handling system?

Richard

I have a Westerbeke 12B Two With fresh water cooling. I'm refitting the exhaust system. I'd like an exhaust system that prevents water from backing up into the engine. What are the alternatives available? What other items should I be concerned about with the exhaust system?

My first diesel. I'm refitting my boat and am being told the engine does not need an air cleaner. This doesn't compute. I understand that clean air, and lots of it, are essential for a diesel to run right. Am I missing something?

Richard

Can someone please explain the rationale for the CD-22 having a masthead rig vice the Ty Senior having a 7/8ths rig? The boats appear very similar in the essential measurements. I believe the two share the same hull. It appears the Ty Senior should be a bit lighter due to less "furniture" ...

Richard, If you need help you either have to contact the webmaster (that would be me) directly via e-mail or supply your e-mail so I can contact you. Thanks, Cathy CDSOA Webmaster c_m_monaghan at comcast dot net[/quote] Hello Cathy, I'm doing fine now that I got registered. I like this board so much...

"Walt Bilofsky"Some suggestions to make it simple: Thank you for your suggestions Walt. As you can see I managed to get registered. How, I'm not quite sure. I thought I was following the instructions each time I tried. Eventually it worked. I appreciate your patience and efforts. I did add...

I assume only members from Boston would be banned. Since you all have initiated/resurected the subject of being "banned" I have suggestions for those of us who may be concerned: 1. Avoid parades. Every time a high school or college group passes in review and plays their instruments you ma...