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Forum: General Discussion 01-27-2024, 11:55 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,559
Posted By Crossroads
Yes. I've seen it on the Columbia River and again...

Yes. I've seen it on the Columbia River and again in Puget Sound when boathouses and their boats were sunk by well intentioned fire equipment trying to wash heavy snowfall off their roofs.
Forum: General Discussion 01-03-2024, 04:58 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,174
Posted By Crossroads
JT, the canvas shop is closed for the holidays so...

JT, the canvas shop is closed for the holidays so I couldnt get any manufacturer ID for the fittings. They are common, tho, and any railmaker or canvas shop should have them.

Our top railing is 1...
Forum: General Discussion 01-03-2024, 11:20 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 12,174
Posted By Crossroads
Hello JT I used boat canvas tubing clamps...

Hello JT

I used boat canvas tubing clamps from our local shop, San Juan Canvas.
I did have to drill & Dremel a small slot into the panel frames so the clamps fit more unobtrusively. If you want...
Forum: General Discussion 11-14-2023, 07:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,299
Posted By Crossroads
Router signal thru the cabin roof into the salon...

Router signal thru the cabin roof into the salon was more than adequate for our needs. Concurrently, friends about 100 yards away used our signal to stream video with no adverse impact to our usage....
Forum: General Discussion 11-14-2023, 06:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,299
Posted By Crossroads
I used a cheap Amazon plastic bin ...

I used a cheap Amazon plastic bin
...
Forum: General Discussion 11-05-2023, 05:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,299
Posted By Crossroads
"May be simpler to wire a 110 outlet onto your...

"May be simpler to wire a 110 outlet onto your bridge if you have a cabinet and leave the router up there"

This is what we do, except that instead of using AC, I use an inexpensive 300W PSW...
Forum: General Discussion 11-02-2023, 10:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 997
Posted By Crossroads
I have an 17 year old Vetus Alexander windlass....

I have an 17 year old Vetus Alexander windlass. Electrically it still performs as expected. Our use is similar to yours.

However, thanks to the previous owner who spliced three different sizes of...
Forum: General Discussion 10-28-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,962
Posted By Crossroads
On my mobile device I use two different browsers....

On my mobile device I use two different browsers. 98% of the time it's Opera with adblocker and VPN on. For content I MUST see that isn't compatible with that setup, I use the default Chrome. I'll...
Forum: Power Systems 10-28-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,030
Posted By Crossroads
If you have the typical plastic handheld cockpit...

If you have the typical plastic handheld cockpit shower, turn off the water supply to it and drain the lines. Otherwise, you will be replacing it in the Spring. DAMHIK.
Forum: General Discussion 09-06-2023, 01:01 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 6,608
Posted By Crossroads
It's been used before, but captures much about...

It's been used before, but captures much about our life in boats:

Never Again II
Forum: General Discussion 09-05-2023, 03:56 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 501
Posted By Crossroads
received also

received also
Forum: General Discussion 07-31-2023, 02:22 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,317
Posted By Crossroads
One more

One more
Forum: General Discussion 07-31-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 3,317
Posted By Crossroads
I'm late to this party, but since our boats are...

I'm late to this party, but since our boats are similar, I'll off our experience with rolling chocks.

In our experience your NA's estimate of 35% reduction is conservative, but close. With large...
Forum: General Discussion 07-22-2023, 07:40 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 9,821
Posted By Crossroads
Another option, especially for the PNW/SEAK...

Another option, especially for the PNW/SEAK region is LFS and their online presence Go2Marine. I've found good prices on crab and prawn traps, and anchor chain at times. Very helpful people at the...
Forum: Marlow - Mainship 06-14-2023, 11:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 679
Posted By Crossroads
If your stern thruster is like mine, you won't...

If your stern thruster is like mine, you won't need any gelcoat repair. The affected area is below the waterlne and the area will probably be prepped with epoxy then bottom painted.
Forum: General Discussion 06-01-2023, 07:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 909
Posted By Crossroads
This is especially welcome with the international...

This is especially welcome with the international ferry run suspended until 2030 at least.

Last year I grew tired of the ferry to anacortes---drive to Horseshoe Bay---ferry to Nanaimo trip.
...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-29-2023, 02:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 706
Posted By Crossroads
OK, you guys drive a hard bargain. NOW WITH...

OK, you guys drive a hard bargain.

NOW WITH FREE SHIPPING TO LOWER 48.

Next week they go to eBay so act now if you want them:)
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 04-21-2023, 02:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By Crossroads
***MODERATOR*** PLEASE DELETE THIS THREAD. ...

***MODERATOR***

PLEASE DELETE THIS THREAD.

The frig is gone.
Forum: Classifieds Archive - Closed To New Posts 04-19-2023, 02:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 442
Posted By Crossroads
Norcold DE0061 parts

Im taking a nonworking Norcold AC/DC frig/freezer to the transfer station this weekend, but before I do, does anyone need any easily removed trim, trays, hinges, or other components? Free parts if...
Forum: General Classifieds (no boats) 04-18-2023, 03:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 706
Posted By Crossroads
Weaver Leaver, Transom Arc, Yoke

FOR SALE: Used but good condition Weaver Industries parts that I removed from a dinghy that came to us with a boat about five years ago, and stored in garage since then. There is some minor surface...
Forum: Boats | For Sale 04-11-2023, 01:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By Crossroads
***sold***

I've sold the boat locally.
Forum: Boats | For Sale 04-09-2023, 03:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By Crossroads
A few more details

From the builders shop photos (orientation challenged!)
Forum: Boats | For Sale 04-09-2023, 02:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By Crossroads
PT11 Pictures

Here are a few pictures.
Hull weight is under 100 lbs. I asked Garhauer to make me a 72" tall hoist with a 48" reach. I braced it with two handrail struts. They said not to exceed 150 lbs. I clamped...
Forum: Boats | For Sale 04-09-2023, 01:58 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,371
Posted By Crossroads
PT11 Nesting Dinghy

This PT11 nesting dinghy was professionally built from a Port Townsend Watercraft kit in 2020. It has had very light summer use since then and is in excellent condition.

Included is:
Complete...
Forum: General Discussion 02-17-2023, 08:32 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 827
Posted By Crossroads
We're in our 70s, both with recent multiple major...

We're in our 70s, both with recent multiple major orthopedic surgeries, and we find that a knotted line tied to the transom handrail, and long enough to just hang over the edge of the swim platform,...
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