Tom, I see you've got a DF50. I just e-mailed Piranha to find out if they have either a 3 or 4 blade for my DF60A model, which is not shown on their web site. How many blades is your present prop? I would also buy a Hydrobite if they have one available, which would make my existing aluminum Suzuki ...

Friends, We live in S.Central AK, cruising on Kachemak Bay - our 12 yr. old Suzuki DF50 has blown up. Can you please direct me to the existing threads (or new advice!) with the latest and best advice on repowering a 26X with a new 50-70HP four-stroke. I lead toward a 60 or 70 HP (with additional tra...

Friends, Your comments are hugely helpful. No special speed limit on trailer in AK. Since I am towing with a little Nissan Frontier Pickup, 6 cy. you have convinced me entirely to get my surge brakes working. Pretty much a total system replacement. Boat lives in the harbor for six months. We make ju...

Friends, Are surge brakes really worth the trouble and maintenance?? I have a 13 yr. old super rusty 26X trailer with zero maintenance, rust in the master cylinder, a hose leak, nonworking rusty surge brakes, but bearings in fair shape. I saw elsewhere on this towing forum a comment once that surge ...

There is a clear plastic tube sticking out a bit in the upper starboard rear berth / transom area of my 2000 26X -- can you tell me why its there and where it goes. It look to be OME. I can post picture, with a bit of help. Also, any thoughts on best route for plumbing a bilge pump outlet without ha...

I searched the archives and found little discussion on the use of trim tabs for improved fuel efficiency & visibility from helm? For those who find themselves motoring a fair amount or making long cruises, it seems that trim tabs would improve planing, resulting in better fuel efficiency & i...

Trouts Dream, Thanks for your reply... good suggestion re. two prop. options to find the best. I presume you are happy with your Piranha prop? Big advantage is the company allows -- encourages -- you to test drive their prop. by giving you a 30 day return policy, no questions asked. Hope to hear fro...

I know that selection of the best prop. for Suzuki DF50 has been hugely discussed here. But after extensive searching in this forum, I cannot find recent info. on the performance of a Piranha prop for Suzuki DF50 on an X. I found some discussion - see below- but no recent report on performance (spee...

Duane, I am in need of a backup GPS -Chartplotter for AK cruising. Would the Navionics Charting app. on iPhone work? How would you deal with waterproofing the iPhone in the cockpit? [Maybe an Otterpack or a Mophie Juice Pack Air, which will also double battery life?] How is the GPS reception? I am u...

Based on the Doyle installation instructions (available on-line) we sewed our own Cradle Cover , using same premium Sunbrella that Doyle uses to the same specs. I am addressing the spreader problem - using old light weight hacksaw blades, with the edge taped off with Gorilla Tape. Provides springy m...

vkmaynard, 3" tang to extend the backstay ? Can you or others explain why the 3" Tang is needed to extend the backstay? Do you find weather helm to be just right with rig raked less and backstay extended a bit? Are you tuned for high or low wind condition? FYI: You will need a 3" tang...

Capt. Steve, What are LED lights bright enough for this and which ones would you recommend for replacement? Also, can you help me find the Duane Dunn Mod page for this. Many thanks. broke mine off too. I did the Duane Dunn mod of placing separate lights on the side just in front of the windows. Wire...

Catingale, Very economical auto-helm mod! When you have sufficient run time, can you provide a review of how the Simrad performs under power vs. sail. A follow up question: if one already has a stern deck over control arms, could you mount the unit upside down from your installation and reduce heigh...

I did a bottom job recently, and my pin is stainless. It was shiney, like new, & clean. I had to insert a 1/2" PVC (schedule 40) pipe through the Centerboard because it was rounded out somewhat. The Pin fits perfectly thru the PVC, and works well with this combination. But, I thought all C...

Really helpful suggestions and comments. Once I have modified the gooseneck fitting on the mast to go over the "open" portion of the mast track, it can be placed anywhere along the bottom 6 in. or so of that section with just a few #10 fastener holes in the mast. I will then be able to mov...