Boat Forum / Cruising / July 2004

I have always liked the thought of a hammock hanging between forestay
and mast.
My wife & I charter each year, and are looking for a very compact (no
spreader)version that would fit nicely on a OC321,and in my knapsack

Here in Washington the summers are great and I bought a '16 aluminum
boat. It didn't have a bimini top though and after spending the $ on
the boat I didn't feel like spending $150 - $200 for a bimini top. So
I made my own out of 1/2" copper pipe and 45-degree elbows from

With the wealth of knowledge and experience here, I have a problem that
needs your insight.
My (new to me) Yamaha 9.9 HP outboard (built year 2000) usually runs
fine at lower RPM, but when I ramp up over 35% of max speed the engine

I have just purchased a yacht with a Simpson Lawrence 555 windlass.  I
have a problem in that I believe it has not been used for 3+ years and
although it will bring in chain, it will not release any chain out.
I have the exploded parts diagram and I assume that the gipsy has

Can anyone point me in the direction of a website ( or whatever ) to
learn more about propellors?
I have a 28' planing launch, 200 HP V8 GMC 3,500 RPM, Mercruiser stern
leg and top speed is 9 knots - it doesn't even get on the plane.

Any one having problems with deck boat leaning to the starboard side and
porto-pottie and storage area getting wet

Looking at anchors, I notice that the Delta carries a recommended
chain size smaller than a Bruce or CQR.  In other words, an 88# Delta
with 3/8" chain versus a 66-75# anchor of another type with 1/2"
chain.

I'm docked at Hewitts Cove in Hingham MA. Does anyone know any nice places to
spend the weekend not in Boston, but north of or south of Boston. Nice
restoraunt would be nice and some activities, things to do. We did P Town and
Boston. But would like to visit someplace different.

Anyone have one of these and care to comment on the effectiveness?  I
am considering a purchase.
TIA, Rich

I would like to have opinions on a 2004  Johnson(Suzuki made) 4 stroke 90 hp
, I just bought a new pontoon, with that engine  on , so far i am pleased
.....(only 3 days)
So a little bit of pros and cons from you would be appreciated

What if any chart software can be obtained at no or lower cost than
the Garmin proprietary "Blue Chart" CD that can be downloaded to the
Garmin 78CS GPS?
We thought we remembered someone once saying that there is such, but

HELP
This has likely been covered before.
I want to purchase some affordable 2 way radios so that I can leave 1
at the cottage, and take the other in the boat so we can communicate

Well, I'm retired. I've relocated to Bellingham WA, and hot on the trail
of a 30-32 sailboat...ready to sail-and-bail.
There are a couple of 30 foot Islander Bahams for sale, but I haven't
be able to find a review. The Islander web site doesn't seem to have

Can anyone recommend a marina(s) in the Tampa/St Pete area?  Would like to know
costs on an annual basis, if possible.  Anyone having any experience sailing in
this area, please let me know.

She is in Key Largo and ready to cruise.
see her at
http://floridakeys.homestead.com/Cruisingnotes.html