That sinking feeling

[kenai]

Here is a good piece of info on the causes and cures of sinking boats. David Pasco

[corkyking]

In my favorites - Thanx

[Albacore Tuna Captain]

Good article Kenai! [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]

Three years ago, I saw a brand new Arima sink at the dock in South Beach Marina. The owner claimed sabotage but the fact was that the scuppers were two inches above the water line and fitted with flappers to keep the ocean out. We had a rain storm that dumped enough rain that accumalted in the cockpit faster than it could drain out (the scuppers were only one inch diameter. [img]graemlins/1zhelp.gif[/img] The added weight got the scuppers below the waterline and the rest is history. It is absolutely true that most "recreational" boats are poorly designed.

[SKSPAWNER]

Hey, Mike:
Good article. I'm going to check out my Lund ASAP. Are you going out for halibut 6/19-6/21?

[kenai]

Most likely will hit the ranch/rockpile again, weather permitting. I'm gonna scout around for some salmon out of newport next weekend and prepare for a combo trip halibut weekend. Garibaldi was a bust on the opener and I havent heard if it ever picked up.

[Pilar]

Destin, Fl is just down the road from my Dad's place in E. Milton. He has talked to Mr. Pascoe and this guy knows his stuff. If you want to know about boats and survey, go to DHP.

Here's a gem about the difference between electronic engine controls and the old reliable Points and carburetor.

Why not electronic ignitions and EFI fuel systems? Quite simply because of cost and reliability. Crusader has strictly avoided electronic systems, and rightly so because let's face it, these engines get wet. Whether its leaking decks or hatches, stuffing boxes throwing water or leaking hoses or whatnot, reliability goes out the hatch when sensitive systems are involved. Experienced people know that the outstanding virtue is ruggedness and the ability to survive the environment. So, too, ease and cost of servicing. In that regard, you just can't beat the plain old carburetor and standard ignition system. All decent mechanics (and many boat owners) know how to fix these things, and at reasonable cost. When you start adding digital electronics and delicate metering systems, the cost can only go up, and the number of mechanics who work on them goes down. No matter how much fuel a sophisticated system may save, or improvements in efficiency or power, nothing compares to reliability and low cost repairs. Its your money, take your choice.

<font size="2" face="verdana,arial,helv">I couldn't have said it better myself. This is the main reason I prefer the I/O type of power plant with the old style bullet proof engine controls. Any fool with a screwdriver and a allen wrench can fix it.

Crusader is an engine company that makes replacement motors for repowering I/O boats. A 4 cyl. that would replace the motor in 'Pilar' was selling for $4000 at Cook engine supply recently.

Last thing ... we need to start a library for the Salty Dogs to educate themselves. The DHP marine survey guide at $70 should be the first book.

[Miss B Haven]

That's why I like my CAT 3116's. All mechanical FI diesel. If I ever have a problem it will be either at the dock getting started or not being able to shut them off when I get back. Mechanical FI diesels just keep going and going and going. [img]graemlins/applause.gif[/img]