Recent content by tw30189

Actually found a public boat ramp Shoreline Boat Ramp, on Pretty Bayou, and went straight out to the Grand Lagoon. Some of the best sailing done in a long time.

Hi, can anyone recommend good places to launch your boat in the St Andrews Bay, Panama City Beach area. We used to launch at the St Andrews Bay State Park, but right now, there are too many, larger motorized boat running about. Getting over to Shell Island in a Capri 14.2 is not possible. In...

Got it. Thank you

Hi, I'm looking for a good mast crutch. Tim

I would absolutely recommend taking Pirate (Chris) up on the invite to sail in the Ft. Walton area - West side of the Choctawhatchee Bay, it is a beautiful, wide-open location with a good ramp and beach to rig the boat. Kim and I had a wonderful time - a huge step up from sailing in our narrow...

Thank you Steve, This is a good option to consider as well.

Thanks Russ for your response and for pointing me to your post on how to make it - very creative! Tim

Hi, can you tell me more about that mast float I see in your picture? Did you make this or were you able to purchase that somewhere? Thanks Tim

Hi woodbark, I intended to take a picture of the latch I used - from the previous hatch door (which I don't know was original). The one I have is very old and even looks as if it was home-made. I could not find anything at Home Depot to replace it so I just used the old one. It serves the...

Hi boat, I had overlooked seeing this response - I am sure I will have a need to make replacement doors in the future and so this wonderful drawing I know will be helpful - and I am sure now being out on the Internet, along with your earlier instructions, which I followed, will be helpful to...

Hello Greg, Recently joining this community, I am quickly learning of the support and help given so graciously among the members. Thank you so much for your kind offer. I already, though, followed the earlier guidance from Boat and have a template that fits well. I will just go ahead and cut...

Thank you, Boat! I really appreciate your detailed, yet easy to follow steps. I even understand measuring the radius along the edge - finally putting my geometry lessons to good use! I am sure your guidance will be helpful to many - again, thank you very much for taking the time to respond. Tim

Hi, I have a new (for us) 1984 Capri - the cuddy door, which I don't know that is original, crumbled. I thought if I told Catalina if I had a 1984 they could make me a new door out of teak. Once they saw the picture of the old door they said they did not have the dimensions....I think they...