Recent content by Halfhitch

I like 5/16 chain, partly because it makes a smoother transition for the gypsy to start swallowing the 1/2 inch line and the extra weight of the heavier chain helps the anchor set, but if the splice is made for you and it runs through the gypsy well then you're good to go.

Your chain to rope splice is going to be tight trying to splice 1/2 inch line to a 1/4 inch chain link. 1/2 inch line likes 5/16 chain. I normally pair 3/8 line with 1/4 inch chain and 1/2 inch line with 5/16 chain. The gypsy is easily changed out if your dealer will let you exchange the 1/4...

That's the best idea, especially since Home Depot and Lowes rent trucks for cheap and they are everywhere.

My opinion is, you will be fine. Short distance, very seldom use, you should be fine if you keep your speed down. The extra width is usually not noticed unless you have to cross some scales on your route. To make things as good as you can, make sure there is disc brakes on both axles. If money...

Same as Coastboater here. Just connect your Garmin to a NMEA 2000 system and all your other instruments will be able to make use of it. Like your VHS, autopilot, or any NMEA 2000 capable gizmo.

Yeah, I see an air-foil on the tailgate of a pickup every once in a while and I always figure he has foils on his outboard too. I would imagine he would also wear a cape when running a 5K. :)

Every guy would love to drive something with the get-up-and-go of a Corvette, but a Chevy Cavalier will get you to the grocery store. Grady put out hundreds of Gulfstreams with the 225 and they wouldn't do that for years if it flat didn't do the job. It's all about money balanced by your desire...

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That's just how the 3 bears figured things out. :)

My forearms feel itchy already.

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The previous owner of the boat I have now went crazy with this stuff. This explanation hopefully will help with someone's headache, and save all the trouble shooting this has cause me. https://www.slashgear.com/2081868/where-should-you-not-use-dielectric-grease/

This outfit provides a lot of the hinges for the boat builders. Their products are available from several different vendors. https://southco.com/en_us_int/products_c

All I really know about Lofting a boat is that I should not worry about those Buttocks that belong in a designer's head but worry about just paying attention when my buttocks is in the captain's chair. :)

Clove hitch is always ready.