Recent content by Drewrt

Does anyone know a good mechanic in the Portland Oregon area? I have a 20 hp Yanmar that won't start I was trying to figure out what was wrong and thought I would complicate the situation by having a Stroke! So I'm looking for someone who can figure out what I have done and get her ready for the...

Trying to get the boat into mortgage at Oak Harbor but the closest travel lift appears to be in the La Conner. Has anyone made that trip? know of a closer lift? Any suggestions greatly appreciated Thanks

Thinking about heading up to Beacon Rock on the Columbia river next weekend. Anyone got anything I should knock? Does the dock get packed? Is it a good trip? Anything helps Thanks

Thanks I've given myself 6 days for the trip, but I wouldn't mind doing the trip later this summer if it would be more enjoyable , I could do a shorter trip now ,maybe to Martin island and back I'm taking my 9 year old grand daughter and it's all about the trip not the destination What are the...

Thinking of sailing to Astoria and back on my E27 the week of July 1st. Any good suggestions on places to anchor along the way? Places to swim and views? This will be the first time and the furthest I've gone. Any suggestions or info is greatly appreciated

Looking at getting wind, depth, chart plotter and maybe radar And trying not to break the bank Any thoughts on what brand, wireless or wired ? Any help is appreciated Thanks

1976 E27 with tiller I have several lead bricks stored forward starboard When I asked the person I bought her from , they said " they bought it from a guy and they where there so they left them there". Now when I sail her she always wants to track to starboard. How do I figure out if she is...

That's pretty much what I was thinking I'm at McCuddy's just west of you I would really like to get in at RCYC but there's a long waiting list

Thinking about getting an outboard motor as a spare to my inboard . would 6hp be enough? Knowing I have the Columbia river flow to deal with. Just for a spare so I can limp into port.

I'll be going on Wednesday. Glad to

Thank you very much

Definitely was not trying to turn into the wind. But I had a very strong river current working in the same direction as the wind

Last Wednesday I was out in about 18 mph winds on my E27. I felt like the bow was being pushed down. When I got back to the dock I noticed my mast rake was guessing 15 inches forward. My questions are. Would that give the feeling of the bow down? why would the previous owner set the rake that...

What a resource! Thank you

Thanks for the quick response Will the engine and or the trickle charger charge both the house and the backup batteries with the selector switch set to off?