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  1. dathompson

    Is Defender is loosing it?

    We use Fisheries Supply. Same family ownership since 1928. Must be doing something right.
  2. dathompson

    DeepZoom.com, anybody use this tool?

    We like it, works in WA, and AK, but not in BC.
  3. dathompson

    Trans Atlantic Diesel Praise

    Excellent for Northern Lights parts as well,
  4. dathompson

    Tough Marine Surveyor Anacordes WA

    We have used both Steve, and Cale, and recommend either.
  5. dathompson

    Navigation software - what is currently good?

    My wife likes Coastal Explorer........ so I do as well.
  6. dathompson

    Who has/uses AIS?

    Yes!
  7. dathompson

    New member/old boater

    Welcome aboard. What is your boat name?
  8. dathompson

    heater exchanger cleaning

    Sitka? So am I. Eliason dock 4 space 9. Salish Nomad.
  9. dathompson

    PNW, 6-8 Weeks charter this year.

    My wife, and I consider Sitka our home town. We are coincidentally leaving Washington State tomorrow, and slowly making our way to Sitka. We expect to arrive mid to late June. If you do manage to find a charter opportunity feel free to get in touch.
  10. dathompson

    Fuel usage: "new" vs "old" diesel engines

    Richard, that duplicates our experience. Similar hull, QSB 5.9 rated @380 hp. We generally turn 1400 rpm. Guessing about 65 hp.
  11. dathompson

    EXAMPLE: Defender vs West Marine. Whats up???

    Glad that you mentioned Fisheries Supply. Fisheries staring business in 1928, and is still owned, and operated by the same family. They are into the third generation, and have always offered outstanding customer service. From reading these posts, it seems like this is what most of us are looking...
  12. dathompson

    How many engine hours do you average per year?

    We are full time cruisers. Olympia WA, to Juneau AK. That equates to the mid 400 hour range.
  13. dathompson

    Back to a trawler - well sort of.

    Nice looking boat.
  14. dathompson

    Juneau to ABC islands?'s

    I think trailing to Prince Rupert would be my choice. I have lived on all three of the islands in question, and as others have suggested, your boat is perfectly acceptable for cruising that area.
  15. dathompson

    Fatigue Led to Sinking

    Funny you should post this story. We didn't see the accident, but the red bottom paint scuff on the log lasted quite awhile. This was literally in our friends front yard.... lol.
  16. dathompson

    2022 cruising, So Where are You Going?

    Sitka by the last week in June.
  17. dathompson

    m/v SCOUT is For Sale!!

    Beautiful boat. It would not surprise me to see multiple offers above your asking price.
  18. dathompson

    Looking for Lord Nelson

    I will check around Anacortes, we have several friends that own, and love their LNVT's. Did you sell your Marben?
  19. dathompson

    How long can you stay out on the hook in 30-42 ft boat?

    Depends on the season. We now have solar, which works quite well except in winter. Fresh water would last about two weeks.
  20. dathompson

    Wet Exhaust BIG NO-NO

    Ken, I run my NL 6kw with the service side panel removed. I can't tell any difference in the noise level.
  21. dathompson

    Mistakes

    I thought it would be a clever idea to stir/mix a gallon of copper paint with my heavy duty drill press. Worked good on slow speed the first few times I tried it. The very last time the guy ahead of me on the machine left it in high speed mode. Of course I was in a rush, and did not check the...
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