Dan, I got mine through the following link. http://www.boatlettering.net/boatlettering/BoatLetteringPreviewForm.php They wer a little more expensive than some of the others but the quality of the decals was very good and they come with a 5 year warrenty. The company also called me to recommend chang...

I use a gunwale ladder over the side. It allows me to get on the boat from a lift and is my preferred way to get in and out of the water. Works great and cost $50.

This all makes me feel a bit better. It's good ammo to use with my significant other (as in, "see, I'm not THAT unique"). I will obviously try next time with the rudders down. The board is probably not an option as it would need to clear the bottom support on my lift (I may be able to lowe...

I tried a simple method. A double block attached where the vang attaches to the mast. The main halyard ran through one side with a take down line through the other. Using the winch, I had little trouble getting the main up even in 20 mph wind. Getting it down went smoothly too. At least something we...

Motoring back in on my second time on my Mac, I managed to forget to raise the dagger board. As the speed increased and ballast was let out, the boat started yawing wildly. This went on for about 5 minutes until the idiot light went on. The bit in the owwners manual about nor motoring above 6kts wit...

This is an awesome site. I've gotten great advice on boat name placement and detailed instructions on changinf lower unit lube. My favorite place to browze. Boat has finally gone through its pre-commisioning process and is sitting at my dock at my house waiting for the weekend. First time out in in ...

Instructions were exact and accurate. Lube oil successfully changed. It was a real mess, but sufficient rags were on hand as I got the crap all over me.

This is a GREAT website.

Thanks agian,
Dave

I have a 2004 Honda BFA 50 and want to change the lower unit lube. The engine owners manual has no instructions on how to do this beyond "recommend this be done by a certified mechanic". This seems a bit on the stupid side. Any instructions would be more than welcome. If I can ever get any...

Thanks all. Good pics and definitive guidance. I'll try not to screw it up. I'm new to this site and I have to say that it is a great one. Helpful hints, an occasional threat and good humor.

Hopefully see folks out on the James/lower Chesapeake in a few weeks.

Semper Fi
Dave U

Just bought a used 2004 with the blue hull. I plan on naming the boat 'Drakkar' (Norse for dragon - long ship) and am wondering where others have put boat names (the stern sure ain't going to work)? Pics and suggestions would be helpful.

Thanks