Recent content by MMLOGAN

@dhill Sorry for the late response. I have had both types, physical controls, and a full touch screen. Even with the pinky/ring finger stabilizing my hand, I still have difficulty connecting with the sweet spot on a touch screen!!! Might just be me??? You could always walk into West Marine or...

My personal preference is to have physical buttons or controls. Trying to hit the correct spot on a touch screen with cold and/or wet hands, while being bounced around by mother ocean, can literally be a crapshoot....food for thought.

The most enjoyable 90 mins on YouTube. I want to be you when I grow up...

Alan - we went to the Isthmus over the weekend. You are correct, all of the anchored container ships are east of LA light. What caught my attention was drift ship that was just west of the approach to Cherry cove. There are at least 4 out there with 1 close to the island. Be careful!

Best tip ever! Put the key for the engine on a floaty and hang it on the engine raw water thru-hull handle. You'll never forget to open it and it's the last thing you close.

Wind Chaser Loren, That was mine. It is being sold by my old partner. I hope it goes to a good home. Great boat. Great upgrades. Great stories. I hope you are well and having a nice summer? Cheers!

Deck Key The only thing we ever put in ours was the deck fittings key....

Pressurize the box and find the leaks below John, We had the same issue. The final fix for us: Plug all the weep holes but one Cut a plate to cap the opening of the Dorade box Put a bit of water in the Dorade box Apply pressurized air to the one weep hole not plugged Open the head liner...

Beautiful Work Vince, Great looking work. You should be very proud of how far you have come! All the best,

35-3 Dona, Wind Chaser is on the market. 1984 35-3. Please contact me if you would like more information.

Connectors @Toddster I used a heat gun with a small "funnel" type tip. I did not experience any scorching. This is the tip I have:

My favorite new connector I have only used a dozen of these so far so I can't speak for longevity, but, these are slicker than sliced bread: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wh5gM8GM70 I only posted the Summit video for reference. You can find them from various suppliers on Amazon. Google...

Heat Gun Judicious application of heat may soften the glue. Good luck!

Alamitos Bay Eric, If you do decide to break up your trip and want to stop in Alamitos Bay, here is the contact information for a guest slip: http://www.longbeach.gov/park/park-and-facilities/directory/alamitos-bay-marina/ Let everyone on here know when you plan to make the trip and I'm sure...

Refrigeration on a 35-3 Art, Here is my write up of our install. Very easy for a boat project. http://www.ericsonyachts.org/infoexchange/showthread.php?14068-Isotherm-refrigeration-E35-3&highlight=refrigeration Best of Luck!