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OK, so it is, indeed, GCVWR. Thanks for that info. I guess you'd have to check the available trailer models from a specific manufacturer. They won't have a model available for "every" weight - so it could be that (for that particular manufacturer, anyways) the next lower weight-rating is not...

I don't have the exact answer, but I've towed (or a co-worker) heavier boats than yours (and look larger, too) and have never been stopped - this goes back probably over the last 20 years or so. But, again, have never been stopped... which means have never been questioned :) EDIT... And, just...

Thinking more about that weight... the question that comes to mind is "WHY is the Tohatsu so much lighter. What is it MISSING to account for that much weight difference?" 85lbs is a huge difference. I still stand behind what I said about Tohatsu being a fine engine - but that much difference...

Old post resurrected by a brand new member's first post :) Yeah, the jury is still out (in my mind) about Ruby. Most, if not all (just going from memory there), of his/her posts are like the one in #8. They always appear to have no real experience with a product - instead, just re-stating...

I believe you are right that is very similar to CC windscreens, but obviously a lot thinner. It is NOT flexible like your existing "clear vinyl" - although it is not super stiff like a sheet of plexiglass. Makrolon is a brand, although possibly the most widely known. They put some type of...

Can you clarify regarding what Bill asked? 2 or 4 stroke?

No, not really "fragile" - it depends on how you are qualifying that term. It's excellent stuff and lasts quite a long time. But with something scraping against it, it can get scratches like anything plastic would. If you're talking about trailering with it, it might be best to avoid putting...

That's a good idea - and much more cost effective!

Not that I've ever seen. The coring, itself, isn't structural and doesn't need scarfing (or similar). A simple end butt is all that's needed - and even that doesn't have to be perfect. It's the separation of the two layers of glass that is key. The core's main purpose is simply to keep the...

Lucky, when you say "bar at the top of the windscreen", I think you are referring to the top of the windshield frame? Meaning, even the best "clear vinyl" isn't going to help? I'm not personally aware of anyone that has done it - but I do know it's going to be expensive! I hate to say this...

Zooming in on the picture, those cracks look a whole lot deeper than gelcoat stress cracks (which are primarily cosmetic). This appears (from the picture, anyways) to be more structural. But again, I only have one picture to base this on. I would, however, recommend having a qualified...

What kind of switches do you have? If they're rocker switches, yes - you can probably wiggle it out without breaking the retainers on the back side. Toggles/etc, then no. However, the wiring is usually kind of tight. Is your panel just screwed on? Just remove the panel - it's easier.

No, I was just making a joke. I picked the "30's" at random to make a joke about your age :)

I read old stories about that being all the rage back in the 30's. Must have been pretty cool that you got to see it before it was made available to the public ;)

In regards to faux teak, what type of material are you thinking of? EVA like Seadek... maybe PVC like Plasdeck? How durable do you want it to be... will you be rough on it (fishing hooks, blood, etc)? Are you doing the templating and install?

Yeah, sometimes we "think" we're doing the best job possible at the time, not taking into account the future. Been there, done that. Side note: Actually, soldering isn't always the best. Unless it's physically supported on either side of the solder joint, the "regulating" forces of boat...

I don't have the definitive answer for your specific boat, but... in addition to the "rule" you stated about the anti-ventilation plate (cavitation is a completely different thing) should also be set 1" higher for every 1' they sit back from the transom. I'm not sure how they sit on your...

100% agree! Although I question how they stayed in business as long as they did when I was only buying 79 cents of connectors at a time ;) Near the end, I think the writing was on the wall when you would ask an employee (who was now 19 years old instead of 49) where the diodes or resistors...

Agree. About the only way I can think of to carry a rigid inflatable is to pull it up over the side of the boat and lay it across from one gunwale to the other, but flip it upside down to make securing easier.

Harry, did you read my post #8? Think of it this way... fill one cup all the way up and another only half way. Set them next to each other and poke a hole near the bottom of each cup and connect the holes with a hose. What happens to the "full" cup?