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Forum: Dollars & Cents 20-10-2020, 09:47
Replies: 42
Views: 10,247
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Vessel insurance update- Spring 2020

I just got off the phone with Boat US, they won't insure me on the hard because the engine isn't running (first off, wut?) They told me to look for a company that would sell me "builder's risk...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-10-2014, 21:17
Replies: 28
Views: 3,371
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Advice on Putting a Water Tank in Empty Engine Void

That's why I said "barrel" A lot of people are suggesting a custom water tank, which would be awesome, except that it has to go down to the space through an 11'' hatch. so what I'm going to do is...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 02-10-2014, 21:04
Replies: 28
Views: 3,371
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Advice on Putting a Water Tank in Empty Engine Void

I'm using the high thrust, extra long shaft 4 stroke yamaha 9.9. before that I had a long shaft two stroke force 9.9. I spent a lot of nights on the hook unintentionally with that 20 year old two...
Forum: Meets & Greets 02-10-2014, 20:54
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Charleston Here We Come

That's a fact, marinas here are crazy expensive. I was going to live aboard until I got down here and found out an apartment was cheaper than a slip. The Cooper river marina is reasonable, but it's...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 29-09-2014, 11:19
Replies: 29
Views: 3,847
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Best Material for Experimental dual hull Dinghy Outriggers?

Thanks for all the response, everyone. Spoke to some of my buddies here locally that have some expertise with this kind of thing. I'm going to go with 1/8'' walled aluminum. Now I'm just working...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2014, 15:46
Replies: 29
Views: 3,847
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Best Material for Experimental dual hull Dinghy Outriggers?

thanks for the lattice suggestion, that could help a lot, actually.

I've towed the second one behind before to bring things to the boat, but they're self bailing, so anything you put in them...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2014, 14:37
Replies: 29
Views: 3,847
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Best Material for Experimental dual hull Dinghy Outriggers?

the kayaks as pontoons worked beautifully. the pine 2x3's will rot and warp in short order.
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 28-09-2014, 12:20
Replies: 29
Views: 3,847
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Best Material for Experimental dual hull Dinghy Outriggers?

Hey friends, nimblemotors has nearly sold me on using fiberglass tube; anyone know what OD and wall thickness I should be using? there will be 6 feet of trampoline between the pontoons, 2 feet of...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 27-09-2014, 09:26
Replies: 29
Views: 3,847
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: best material for experimental dual hull dinghy outriggers?

man, wish I'd thought to take a picture, but sorry no such luck. The reason I didn't want to stick with wood is because it rots and warps. by the time I over-lay some marine quality lumber with...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-09-2014, 20:00
Replies: 29
Views: 3,847
Posted By captain-cowboy
Best Material for Experimental dual hull Dinghy Outriggers?

I'm connecting two self bailing kayaks together into something of a convertible outrigger canoe. That way I can dismantle my dinghy and store it on board (no painter or davit), make use of a single...
Forum: Meets & Greets 24-09-2014, 18:08
Replies: 8
Views: 1,202
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: Charleston here we come

I'm in Charleston now gearing up for my big trip south next season. If I haven't taken my sails off for the winter before you guys get here, and work permits, I'd be happy to show you guys around...
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 03-09-2014, 09:10
Replies: 28
Views: 3,371
Posted By captain-cowboy
Re: advice on putting a water tank in empty engine void

Thanks for the replies, all!
Forum: Construction, Maintenance & Refit 26-08-2014, 19:37
Replies: 28
Views: 3,371
Posted By captain-cowboy
Advice on Putting a Water Tank in Empty Engine Void

I have an outboard version of the bristol 27, and I want to put a 15 gallon (approx) barrel in the bilge where the atomic 4 would have been and plumb it in as a potable water tank. Does anyone see...
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