| Equipment |
Topic |
Comments |
Hull:
2000 Edgewater 175CC(discontinued, replaced
by 170CC)
|
Status: |
OK, but... |
| In a nutshell: |
Great hull for what we're trying to do. Dry and relatively
smooth-riding. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Cut a rectangular access hatch into the
starboard side of the transom. This was to allow relocation /
reorientation of the Standard Horizon FF41...
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| What's planned: |
Replace the cracked pry-out deck hatches |
Hull protector:
Keel Guard®
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
A little hard to install around sharp corners, but otherwise fine. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Some minor separation along bow chines. Filled with black 3M 5200,
no problems since. |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Trim tabs:
Lenco 9" x 12"
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
A good addition. Noisy actuators are not audible over engine
noise. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Nothing |
| What's planned: |
Tab position indicator switches |
Bilge pump:
Rule 500 Rulemate®
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Generally speaking, it has worked well. However, still can't
explain the recent failure described below. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
In April of 2004, the bilge flooded. The pump turned on, but
nothing was being pumped out. Had to pump the bilge manually. Once in the
driveway, the pump eventually started pushing water. No problems since.More >>> |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Washdown pump:
Shurflo Blaster®
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Works great. |
| Other products tried: |
Shurflo Blaster |
| What's happened: |
This pump is a replacement for the Blaster Pro originally
installed. The original pump was damaged due to an unfortunate
combination of events:
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| What's planned: |
Move the Blaster from the bilge, where it is below the waterline,
to the center console. |
Washdown hose system:
Hosecoil® horizontal
 |
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Works well. However, the brass fittings have corroded. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Brass fittings have corroded, but this has not affected the
function so far. |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
|
Footsteps:
West Marine fiberglass
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
These footsteps provide a welcome resting spot for our feet on
long runs |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Nothing |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Horn:
AFI
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Works fine |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Nothing |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Primary anchor:
Lewmar Delta Fastset® 14 lb
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
A great anchor, should have gotten the lighter version recommended
by the selection chart. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Nothing |
| What's planned: |
Considering trying a Fortress aluminum, just because it is
lighter in weight |
Secondary anchor:
Generic "Danforth" style anchor (4 lbs) |
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
No problems |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Nothing |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Anchor retrieval float system:
Windline stainless ring, Taylor 12" round float
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
A very useful tool once the proper setup and retrieval technique
were devined. |
| Other products tried: |
Taylor 14" round float |
| What's happened: |
Could not consistently pull the anchor up at first. After many
tries, we came to these conclusions: splice the rode directly to the chain
- do not use a shackle, which catches in
the ring. Also, the anchor is pulled up more consistently when there is plenty
of scope out before starting to pull. |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Drift sock/sea anchor:
Cabelas Pro
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Works well. A useful addition. |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Snap is brass and has corroded |
| What's planned: |
Replace corroded snap |
Manual Bilge Pump:
Beckson Thirsty-Mate®, 124 Series
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
A simple, reliable pump. A 24-36" longer exhaust hose would be
nice! |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Actually had to use the pump, discovered that the hose was not
long enough to easily exhaust the water over the side. Had to use the pump to
fill a bucket, then dump the bucket overboard. |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Anchor Storage Bag:
West Marine Anchor Rode Bag (large)
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Works well. Wish it were a little larger |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Nothing |
| What's planned: |
Nothing |
Fenders:
Taylor Made Hull Gard®
|
Status: |
OK |
| In a nutshell: |
Works fine |
| Other products tried: |
None |
| What's happened: |
Toy Boat 2 sits low enough in the water that conventional fenders
do not always protect the hull from docks. Not the fender's fault! |
| What's planned: |
Try the bass boat fenders that wrap over the gunnel. |