rslifkin

I wouldn't be scared of trim tabs. At higher speeds the extra lift is likely to help performance. And if the tabs are big enough...

I've seen that on charts as well, but that's likely at Lake Ontario low water datum, which would be 243.3 feet. Currently the lake is...

I've never understood why so many people run vessels up on plane poorly. Either too slow and plowing, or with the bow trimmed way too...

A quick search of that name indicates that it's part of how the older Capilano steering systems direct fluid from the helm pumps to the...

I agree that plenty of people think more power = better. And that leads to some FD boats being overpowered. But in reality, many SD...

I'm not particularly familiar with the Capilano steering systems, but it might be a pressure relief valve. If it is, the third line is...

The rudder post is the vertical part coming up from the rudder through the stuffing box with the square part at the top. The tiller arm...

He's adorable! We've joked about naming our next dog "ballast". As far as size goes, our standard poodle has been a great boat dog...

Along the same lines, I've noticed at least most of the ships on the Great Lakes have a stern anchor in a hawsepipe ready to go...

Those are good points. For us, due to the efficiency drop off with gas engines, pulling the throttles back from slow cruise to idle...

On a single engine boat it's not a bad idea to have a stern anchor rigged as a brake. Especially if you spend any significant time in...

I don't keep anything rigged and ready at the stern. At the bow I would need to quickly run forward to release the safety line on the...

That's a good point considering how many boats have questionable fuel gauges, only sight tubes or dipsticks, etc. Fortunately I've got...

Regardless of planned burn for a trip, I figure ours as follows. 420 gallons total capacity (split between 2 tanks). I figure the last...

Interesting note on things being glassed into place. My boat has a stick built interior, but they did glass some things in place as...