Planning on adding new 9" GPS map at second station. Would be interested in what others have done. My plan was to mount above rear window on exterior. My concerns are will it be readable in sunlight? (Garmin 942 XS Plus). Was thinking may need to create some sort of shroud to help with glare...
It is getting to be the time of year for us to start chumming and hence anchoring up. This week I will try the fabric softener and see how well it works and will report back. As I have said before my issue has been strictly at the connection point of chain and rope not anywhere else along the...
In my case the chain and line were provided by the factory (probably Lewmar) pre spliced very neatly and tight. It appears that both the line and chain are about the same size when you might think the line side would be larger. By eye it looks as though there should be a nearly seamless transition.
Once I get the boat uncovered I will try the fabric softener and let everyone know how it works. What good does having a windlass if someone has to "baby sit" the rode while pulling in? I also fish alone and can't control the windlass and be at the bow to pull/stuff more rode into the anchor...
I have a 2017 2520 pilot house purchased new. Have been having issues with the windlass getting hung up at the juncture of rope to chain when retrieving the anchor. This unit is factory installed. I spoke with the dealer who in turn spoke with Parker regarding this issue. They said to put the...