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  1. ryno1234

    Staying warm on boat in the winter

    You're right. 50 doesn't sound bad to most I'm sure. I have a disease (Reynaud's). When I get cold, I can't heat myself up any longer. If it's less than 70 degrees (and I have no sun) my body starts to get continually colder and it accelerates. I have to have outside heating sources (hand...
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    Staying warm on boat in the winter

    I'm planning on being part of an upcoming lighted boat parade, however temps are likely going to be 50 degrees or so, quite cold in my opinion. We have full canvas (not sure of the proper term) where the cockpit area is fully enclosed, but what is the best way to stay warm? We have an...
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    Sounds like you have had and are having a lot of fun in your life! Boats are expensive, but I don't have to tell you that. I'm only 14 years into my boat journey. I'm glad to hear you've had so many years of boating which I'm *sure* are filled with countless great experiences. Thanks for sharing.
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    What prompted you to sell and not rebuy? ...not saying I haven't had my own thoughts of this at times for my own reasons.
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    These were on the way to Benicia (wind / wave combo not as bad)
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    Saturday: Sacramento -> Benicia (74mi). The Sac river was perfect, but the Rio Vista area and the area between Rio Vista and Benicia had some chop and some wind, but honestly all in all, not bad at all, but I certainly wouldn't have tried it with a boat that didn't have some height to it. There...
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    Thanks all! I made the trip successfully!
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    @Sprig, I'm really looking forward to this. I don't mind a rough ride, just want to make sure I'm not going to capsize my boat or anything LOL. I can deal with some ocean spray and choppiness ;) I'll download the app you mentioned.
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    Thank you @Sprig! That is definitely good information. Boat is a 24' Maxum cruiser We are going to stay in the Benicia harbor (or further if it's safe?) overnight just to say "we did it" and returning the following day. When you say the winds pick up in the afternoon, how late are you...
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    Properly handling estuary, gotcha's etc.

    I'll be boating from Sacramento, CA to the Bay Area (Benicia, and possibly further if I feel comfortable). I've done this once before many years ago and recall when exiting the river and entering the estuary the waves became very large (in comparison to our 27ft boat at the time). It's almost...
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    Fuel efficiency for long-ish trip

    Thank you everyone for the feedback. I'll look into a fuel flow meter for the future.
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    Fuel efficiency for long-ish trip

    I'm planning a trip that will be about 80 miles each way (from Sacramento to the Bay Area). I'll be staying overnight and returning the following day. I'm looking to get the most out of my fuel, within reason. How do I find an "optimum" (or at least semi close) combination between speed and...
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    Wheel bearing grease "oozing"

    Great feedback all, thank you. How would I diagnose this? Seems like looking at the back of the hub is one thing to see if the seal is blown out. Also make sure the BB is seated correctly. Any other diagnosis tips?
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    Wheel bearing grease "oozing"

    I have a dual axle trailer that I took late last year to have the bearings packed. The hubs have "bearing buddies". I notice on the rim of one of the wheels that there was some grease on it. I pulled off the bearing buddy cover and some grease fell out onto the rim. I also noticed some water in...
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    Why would you need to remove the bars prior to launching?
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    2013 F150 Super Crew.
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    I see I didn't specify my max towing capability. My mistake. I've updated the original question.
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    Weight distribution hitch didn't fit trailer rails

    I purchased a weight distribution hitch from Harbor Freight (https://www.harborfreight.com/10000-lb-capacity-weight-distributing-hitch-system-67649.html) After attempting to install it, I now know what I didn't know. I realize now I made a couple of mistakes: Mistake #1: I have surge brakes...
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    Swim platform refinishing and anti-slip / skid

    I looked through my photos and these are the best images / videos that I have of it.
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    Swim platform refinishing and anti-slip / skid

    Turns out it is in fact aggregate material embedded in varnish. I've started the work of using a heat gun with a dulled putty knife to heat the varnish / anti-skid and scrape the material off. It's taking a while to get through it (about 20-30 minutes per plank) and that's really only focusing...
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