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What is the construction of the stringers? On my boat (not a GB) the stringers are hollow fiberglass boxes and the limber holes are...

Good point. My policy at anchor even in good weather is chartplotter either on or in standby (near instant wakeup) at all times, fume...

I agree, towing a dinghy is a pain and best avoided. The best way to carry and what the safe options are will depend both on what the...

One big thing you'll find is that having a dirt house to go back to and not being on the boat full time makes finding space for stuff on...

Keep in mind that the anchoring choices of the past were often limited both by the anchors available but also by the ability to handle...

We've been pretty happy with our 12' aluminum skiff with a 6hp. If I were going for ideal, I'd build something similar out of foam...

Recommended size depends on the conditions you're sizing for. The size chart for a CQR doesn't tell you the assumed wind strength, so...

In those conditions I'd increase scope a bit if I could. And I'd keep watch. But I wouldn't be motoring against the wind or anything...

It wouldn't surprise me either. I've always been shocked by how many people seem to consider coming back in on one engine because of...

I agree. The current layout seems very much like it's intended for fishing or work boat use where you may want that cockpit area for...

Have we seen a solid answer as far as whether this boat had a centerboard or daggerboard, or was it a ballasted lifting keel where AVS...

I try to just think of it as a model number and it just happens that they tend to be mostly related to length. As long as they publish...

It's not uncommon for the model length to be a little off from actual length just to get a better sounding number or better spacing...

To some extent, yes. But an extra 20 lbs of anchor will typically gain you far more holding power than an extra 100 lbs of chain...

It would certainly be reduced, the question is how much. In my mind, a ballasted lifting keel should be left down at anchor or any...