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The 4 cyc DD 8.2 is a problem engine. DD attempted several solutions to fix the head problem with limited success. I had one that had all of the upgrades and it still had problems. Ultimately did the repower thing.

This is a solid engine. Well maintained 15 k hours is no problem. I have owned these in the past and would buy again. Some folks call them a throw away because they are not sleeved, but they are routinely boared out for rebuild and not a throw away. This engine is still a popular engine in the...

Eric, We like Thorn Bay and eventually bought a nice beach lot in Port Saint Nick on the other side of POW. Held the lot for 20 years thinking we would build a cabin, eventually sold the lot. Sitka is a special place and not many folks make it there compared to those running the inside. Also...

Perhaps Jack knifes are the same as grasshopper legs. The GL are common on commercial boats. They are an articulated metal arm usually extending between the mast and the paravane poll. When the pole is up the arm is closed and when the poll is down the arm opens up. Up position looks like this ^.

The grasshopper design will keep the the paravane polls from flopping up out of the water which would allow the fish to strike the hull. Most pleasure boats that I see do not use the grasshopper design.

Owned a Duffy lobster yacht with a 375 3208, would cruise at 18 K and top out at 22 K. Did not run it at 8 K. Also owned a 37 foot SD with a 210na 3208 with Max speed of 14 k with a burn of 11 gal/hr. Usually ran it at 8K with a burn just under 3 gal/ hour. Have owned three boats with 6 cyl...

Owned a 16 footer, was a great boat but was a trailer boat and not a tender. I sold it about 10 years ago to a small fish processor. He uses it daily during the season to run his waste to deep water.

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The fore deck is a little too steep for my comfort.

I would like to meet other 32 owners.

I owned one, great little boat.

Sunchaser, We were heading north in Johnstone St. 2 days after a log barge lost it's cargo in a storm. Ten hours of weaving through, pushing and bouncing over lost logs. Yep, familiar with BC log issues. Ken

Always wanted to name a boat Jolene due to words in the Dolly Parden song Jolene (don't you take my man just because you can). No, the admiral would not approve. Ken

Richard, Engine failure is only one thing to consider in S. E. Alaska. The waters are log infested and a hazard to twin engines. We live less then a mile from a very small boat yard and it is very common to see a twin hauled due to damage to both port and stb shafts, struts, props and rudders...

Scouts rule! Have owned two and just sold one this past year.

Hi Rob, Welcome to the forum and welcome to Sitka. We live in Sitka and have cruised S.E. Alaska for 40 years. Additionally I am familiar with the Mainships. A friend brought the first one to Sitka about 1979. I have owned several boats and have knowledge of most of the style of boats that may...

We live in Sitka and wish you fair seas.

We cruised S.E. Alaska extensively when our kids were young. The small communities have play grounds were the kids played with other kids. Also we found kids at the local library s, some just a shack with book shelves. Many of the commercial fishing boats have kids aboard that love to play in...

Recently found this forum and it looks like considerable good information. We have 40 years of cruising southeast Alaska. Looking forward to chatting with folks.