1) It is very difficult to operate an outboard if you manage to leave the fuel supply line 200 Miles away in the garage
2) Sunday's are terrible days to find parts
3) Don't bother with Atwood generic "universal parts" -- I hand pumped the motor for 2 NM until I could finally get berthed at the marina, made a Monday Morning run to the Honda dealer and life was good again
4) Putting your boat in the water for consecutive days will absolutely "prove" if you have a bone dry boat - thankfully my answer is still yes, although it's time to replace the original gate valve with a proper thru-hull fitting as the packing nut is finally starting to weep a drip or two.
5) Winners of the best bang for the buck category vacation edition:
Marina Slip
Jib Bag (my new best friend) and Sail cover
Taylor 12" ball fenders
Rudder hardware upgrades
Standing Rigging
6) Sailing is always fun
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2) Sunday's are terrible days to find parts
3) Don't bother with Atwood generic "universal parts" -- I hand pumped the motor for 2 NM until I could finally get berthed at the marina, made a Monday Morning run to the Honda dealer and life was good again
4) Putting your boat in the water for consecutive days will absolutely "prove" if you have a bone dry boat - thankfully my answer is still yes, although it's time to replace the original gate valve with a proper thru-hull fitting as the packing nut is finally starting to weep a drip or two.
5) Winners of the best bang for the buck category vacation edition:
Marina Slip
Jib Bag (my new best friend) and Sail cover
Taylor 12" ball fenders
Rudder hardware upgrades
Standing Rigging
6) Sailing is always fun
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