Recent content by AT34 Nekas

Rusty, I like the seat up front. Where did you find that?

I would like to say the placement was very scientific, but frankly the length of the steering cable dictated where I put the helm. And it seems like the location is fine. I also put a new outboard on, as my Honda 9.9 tiller could not be converted to forward controls. So I'm still breaking in...

In the water.

The installation went fine. I used threaded inserts and 5400 applied modestly. The inserts (AKA zip nuts) are put in with something like a rivet tool. They are aluminum (as is the floor), the screws are SS and I used loctite. Since the dink spends most of the time dry on the davit I decided...

There are a number of good threads in the Tug Designs topic of the builders forum section. As the owner of a 2006 AT 34 for the last 18 months I'm very happy with the quality and design. The history of the AT line starts with NTs, well documented in other threads; I think they are both well...

Does anyone have experience installing a St. Croix Eurohelm in an AB9.5AL dinghy? Power is a Nissan/Tohatsu 9.8hp 4-stroke weighing in at 88 lbs. Specifically, I would like to know the optimal location to mount the helm (how far ahead of the transom); part of my intent is to get some weight...

FYI, a new show started a few weeks ago on the Weather Channel: Coast Guard Cape Disappointment (Sunday at 10:00 Pacific here). Segments on a variety of rescues and training around the area of the CR bar. Some great footage of the 47' motor lifeboat in action along with helos and the 25'er...

Sweet!

They look great Jukesy. Is it one continuous strip and how/where is the power connected? I might have another project now...

I have a Standard Horizon Quantum GX2360S, linked to GPS and it is DSC enabled. I just received my station license from the FCC (plan to go into Canadian waters) and am about to enter the MMSI number, hoping it is the first or second number so I don't have to send the radio to the factory...

That looks like fun on a nice sunny day when the boat is built for it! In my boat, not so much.

Great story ASD. We will plan for that kind of crossing and with better timing hope not to encounter the same. Gives me confidence. Nick, we can do this! I'll follow you...

Hi Nancy, We'll look forward to meeting you one day. I drove by Salpare yesterday to see if I could see Duet. Now that the parking lot has been moved for construction the view isn't so great. We had a squall blowing through so I just drove through. I'll get in touch via your website. Rob

Hi Hollywood, I am on the downstream (west) side of the first dock, tucked up close to shore and protected somewhat from the current and the easterly winds. We are in a single slip and the bow and stern thrusters really help when reversing into the slip, but so far currents haven't been an...

I've read your blog about bringing Duet down the coast with great interest. We look forward to making that run in a couple of years. Salpare Bay is a very nice marina. The developer ran into real problems with the condos and stopped construction for several years while he fought with his...