The Cape Dory Board

I don't think Fuel will be the issue. I think that access to the waterfront and the costs there, will be the limiting factor for boating. I am told that the number of boats being manufactured overall is declining. If I was going to manufacture boats, I would go for the very high end (because those c...

In ethinol production if the Exxon/Mobil clowns can stay out of it... I doubt it.. Why is the government protecting GM /Ford with their tax breaks on big SUVs? I would rather see more money put in the ethinol arena but then the elected officials will have reduced money for their campaigns... It is a...

My 28' Intrepid came with a solar vent in the front hatch.

It works wonders to keep the boat well ventilated and highly
recommended.

On another board , they were told that there is real problems currently with boat thefts so many companies are not insuring there. A group from our church did a mission trip and there is a lot of unrest in the country because some of the head drug lords have been killed so there is a power struggle ...

I have my insurance with my household insurance and the price
certainly beats boatUS etc.

I have heard that if oyu are in the southern climates that the price
has gone through the roof especially trimarans due to their expense to purchase and price to fix.

I purchased a Triad Trailer for a Balboa 25. Michael, the owner is a wonderful person to work for. The trailers do cost a lot of money but when you see the workmanship, you will find that you made a good investment. Another positive note is that a friend came with me to pick up the trailer. He asked...

The other question was the bottom paint you put on compatible with the existing paint. That will cause quick failure. I had the old style paint and removed 14 coats with stripper and sanding... what an awful job. I now use an ablating multi year paint and use different colors to keep track of it Pra...

I found exact replacement lens. I ordered them special order through West Marine and I beleive that the name of the company was SeaDog that they get the parts from.. I have the lenses on the boat but will try to remember to look at the package because I bought several of both the red and green so I ...

I went with a full batten sail (4 battens), with 2 reef points and the price was around 1350. The reason I went with them and not one of the on-line sails purchase is that I also have them do repairs. I know I could get the sails for a couple hundred cheaper on-line, but I like to support the local ...

I had my main sail made by Doyle in Marblehead, Mass.

I had it made over the winter so I received an excellent price
bceause I ordered in September.

I had an issue with 3m BLUE TAPE this spring while doing my boot stripe. Good news: 3M makes an adhesive removed .... which I did not use... I won't reward them for making a product that won't come off in 2 days ... Better News: Hardware store: get Desolve-it . COmes in s spray bottle (12 oz for 4.9...