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I have an old Raymarine C80 Plotter. Its worked fine in the time we've owned Satisfaction. I'm gradually updating, adding some things, changing others. One thing I've done is switch my plotter/radar/sonar to Garmin. But, decided to keep the C80 as a second plotter/backup. I had the work...

I will probably cross post this on another boating site I frequent, so apologies if you see it twice, So, I'm putting this out in the hope a person or two might pick up a hint. We took "Satisfaction" our 4788 Bayliner out for a couple days, just cuz. Weather was supposed to be not horrible and...

I have very mixed emotions about the sale of our 97 Camano, Convergence. I've let the new owners know about this site and I hope they get in touch, and you all are as generous with advice to them as you've been to me. I absolutely loved that boat, and but for adding a wife and 3 dogs, would...

This is nothing serious, but we ran into a situation today that has me wondering. We were coming back from Poulsbo to our boathouse at Breakwater, in Tacoma. If any of you were in the area it was a strange weather day. Beautiful sunny blue sky when we left this morning. Then we hit complete...

I think I've already got my answer, but still wondering. I had just a booger of a surgery about 2 months ago...multi level fusion. I've had plenty of surgeries but this one has absolutely kicked my butt. We've been out on the boat a few times in the last few weeks and one thing I've figured...

Funny the emotions that play out, even in a relatively benign situation. We were headed up to the Camano gathering on Pender Island in BC on Saturday. Left Tacoma about 10 and pulled into the marina in Port Townsend about 4 pm. As we're docking, Sara hears water running. Look around and its a...

I've run into an interesting problem. For decades, I've saved my used motor oil in 55 gallon drums. Used to be, if you had 200 gallons, the distributors would actually come, drain the barrels and pay you. Not a lot, but enough. Then about ten years ago, they stopped paying, but would still...

This topic came up on the Camano Pacific site and I thought I'd extend it over here. It says West Coast, but Jason, you and the folks from the lesser coasts are welcome too. Dave Higby organized things last year, when we were at Lopez Island, but he's moved on to bigger (but not better)...

Seems like months ago I ordered the materials to add a cockpit cover. I wasn't a huge fan of canvas, weight, heat, darkness etc being a few reasons. I also wanted something that could be supported from the fly bridge, to avoid uprights down below. I finally found these guys: Home | Hard To...

We've been wrestling with this for a while. Like many others, we have no expectation that we'll use the salon table configured with cushions as a second bed. Once that decision is make, for us the next question is how to reconfigure things for the most comfort and practical use....for us...

I hope to figure this out on Thursday when I get a chance to get some stuff done, but any suggestions would be appreciated. About 3 months ago I started noticing the engine getting a bit warm as I ran it much over 2500 rpm. Not a big deal but something to check on when I had a moment A short...

This has me perplexed. Put about 3 hours on our Camano yesterday, heading out to Longbranch WA from our home port at Day Island. Our engine is a Volvo TAMD 41, like most of the trolls out there. Got to Longbranch and went to check something and saw the bilge full of oil...like 3 qrts or...

This is more or less just me whining, but I've had what I consider to be less than a great conversation with the Fusion folks. I've been a fan for years. Had Fusion stereo on my old boat, and the new one as well. This unit is about four years old. The display has failed...just black. All of...

On our 97 Camano Troll, I've encountered a issue I'm having trouble working through. Thought the electrical brainiacs on here might be of help. One of our warning lights is marked "battery". when it goes off, it flashes a light and buzzes a loud warning. It occurs at both steering station. At...

I love the Bob Warman design on our boat hulls but..... any suggestions for cleaning up the bottom of the V under the engine. I'm sure you've all noticed that the bottom of that v is waaay down there, especially towards the rear, and since I am NOT an Oragutan, there is no easy way to reach...

After going through the original windlass motor on our 97 Troll, I decided to replace the unit entirely. I'm using a Five Oceans S612. Time will tell if my reliance on a Chinese product will be justified. In pulling the old windlass off the deck, I was surprised at the small gauge of the...

I'm curious what folks may be using for a tender on these relatively short boats. Meannder came with a 7.5' Sorenson. I was skeptical when I saw it, but thought, give it a try. Now that I've done the trying, I'm in the market. For some reason, I've always preferred inflatables, so that's...

I've got a couple issues I'd appreciate some thoughts on. First of all....DON"T LAUGH BUT.....where is the horn located? Back when I bought the boat, survey confirmed the horn didn't work. I have power through the switch but then..nothing. So, I went looking for the horn so I could check...

Can anyone help me out with identifying what this switch controls? its on the left side of the dash on my 97 Troll. Its got 3 wires on the back side, and they disappear before I can identify them. thank toni

First, let me apologize in advance. I'm sure this has been asked and discussed, but I'm one step up from complete ignorance when it comes to searching something out. But I tried... I've used Coastal Explorer on my last boat for several years. I sold my last version and the laptop it was on...

From looking and reading, it seems that some of the 28/31 models had trim tabs, but most did not. I've seen notes from people that have them that they're good to have. I've seen notes from people that don't have them....eh....no need. I realize some of that is based on speeds normally run...

I'm going to be going through the heat exchanger, i.e. clean and service, and also the oil cooler. I've made myself a list of what i THINK are the parts i'll need, seals, gaskets etc. I've talked to a couple parts suppliers hoping one of them might have a list, or kit of what is normally used...

Anyone happen to know the brand or part number used for the black paint on the window frames. I don't THINK its powder coating. I'll need to re do most of a lot of them when the weather warms. Since there are zero leaks so far, I'm not planning on pulling the windows; just mask, sand clean...

After putting the cart before the horse for the last few weeks, and asking all sorts of questions before the purchase, today I became the proud owner of MEANNDER. As I mentioned in an earlier post, she is a 1997 Camano Troll, with just under 700 hours on her. I've already asked a few...

I sure seem to have a lot of questions for a guy who hasn't even picked up his boat yet. Does anyone have the "perfect" method for cleaning out the small drains that drain the recess for the lazarette hatch cover? They're pretty small, and are clogged on the Meander. When they plug, the...