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Does anyone still manufacture small rowboat trailers? I have a 9'6" Compass Skiff to haul. I have an old Sears rowboat trailer, but rust has taken it over and it's sinking into my back yard.

I have always enjoyed rowing, but because of a shoulder injury, it has become painful to row for a distance or against a chop. So, reluctantly, I have decided to put a small (the smallest possible) outboard on my Walker Bay 8. Questions: Does anyone make 1 1/2 h.p. outboards any more and is it worth...

Thanks, Gabbiano. My boat takes the wheel version, though.

Hi, Tom and Jean

I sent you a pm.

Thanks!

I have two problems with my Autohelm 4000. First, the wheel steering hesitates to disengage. Second, a fairly large piece of hardware is floating around the inside of the control unit. I've taken the unit apart and cannot see where the piece detached itself. Anybody have an idea about where or wheth...

1978 Cape Dory 25. Fully battened main , roller furling jib and genoa. Two axle trailer. 2014 Yamaha 6hp four stroke outboard with 10-12 hours on it. Fortress anchor, chain, and rode. Bimini, shore power, VHF, Windex, stereo, fans, solar vent, teak veneer hatch, porta-potti, cushions, canvas winter ...

Thanks! I'll give them a call tomorrow.

The harbormaster has given me a list of about twenty eligible companies. I could throw a dart at the list, but I'd feel better with a recommendation.

Next week I am going to put my new Cape Dory 30, "Flying Bugster II," (long story) in the water for the first time, and I want to have a mooring ready for it. I have permission from the Portland harbormaster to install a mooring and would appreciate hearing from anyone who can recommend so...

I just bought a CD 30 with a 2005 Beta 20 hp diesel engine. I once lived with an Atomic 4 and by necessity learned all . . . and I mean ALL . . . about its workings. But I am completely new to diesels and would love to draw on the wisdom of this board. What do I need to do to get the engine ready fo...

Excellent idea! I'll do it.

Very nice to meet you at the Boatbuilders Show.

I'll be there Saturday morning for a quick spin around the exhibits with two of my grandsons. I'll keep an eye out for you.

The calendar, if not the thermometer, says that spring begins in two days. Are any Cape Dorians planning to go to the Maine Boatbuilders Show in Portland this weekend? If you are in the building on Friday or Sunday from 12:00 to 2:00, stop by the Compass Project booth to say hello. I have owned two ...

The new oarlocks were easy to install using a Forstner drill bit. http://www.wisegeek.org/what-is-a-forstner-bit.htm In fact there is a reinforced area at the appropriate distance back from the bow seat in which to install the oarlocks. A pair of Walker Bay oarlocks is available from Inflatable Boat...

I've had a Walker Bay 8 for around fourteen years. It rows well when I'm in it alone, but it sinks at the stern when carrying more than one person. Last summer I added oarlocks forward so that I could row from the bow seat with two people aboard. Adding that second set of oarlocks has made all the d...