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I need to set up my CD30 for shore power. should I use 10 gauge from the shore power connector to the breaker switch, then 12 gauge to the outlets? I think Ill have 3 or 4 outlets. Want to be able to run a small microwave and a coffee maker. What kind of outlets should I use? Are there special marin...

Just bought this one. taking her home this weekend.

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Come to think of it, around here you can just put stuff out on deck in the great wide refrigerator

I am in the process of purchasing a CD30 ketch here in the Pacific Northwest. I plan on living on the boat part time for now, then sailing to the south Pacific in a couple years. Right now the boat has no cabin heater and just the ice box it came with. What is the most efficient form of cabin heat f...

A brand new J-22 is over 40k

Did anyone get any pictures?

I have not had any problem getting around aside from one day motoring into about 25 knot winds and 2-3 foot chop.

It was...After being a machinist for 20yrs I suddenly found myself without access to a milling machine and had to make due.
It was far from Ideal though...each pass was limited to .030. Took forever.

You can also make your own bronze t-track. I bought some bronze bar stock and made my own.

I used the brass half oval from Jamestown Distributors. Wasnt hard to make the bend.

I have a 2hp Honda and it works great. It has the clutch so you can stay in one place while it warms up. plenty of power nd I love having the gas tank on the engine itself.



I even take it off and stick it down below when Im sailing.

Wow! Amazing project.

ABI bronze/glass ports (hard to find now that they are out of business)




Honda 4 stroke outboard with integral tank