Recent content by jeff kakaley

Steve; Thank you very much for the valuable insight and information you provide. I will naturally be following your advice. I am going to try and do a splice with a thimble on the anchor end. Any suggestions as to a source for stainless hardware?

Paul I've got a Bankes Crusader. Decked over, tie off cleat on top. I've been reading up on different knots and just wanted to use the appropriate knot for the job. Original line which came with the boat looked to be a bowline hitch. I didn't think that was appropriate for an anchor line.

I've got an eye which to attach the anchor line.

Would the anchor bend be the best hitch for attaching anchor line to the boat as well as the anchor line to the anchor? Kind of confused as to the correct application of said hitches / bends / knots. Thanks Jeff

Thanks for the replies. I thought the material I purchased with the boat was more durable than what it turned out to be. I have to be honest ...my anchor line was overlooked and for one reason or another I eventually was doing something around the boat when I literally had the outer layers fall...

Sorry I should have specified. I'm looking to replace my boat anchor line. I had a soft braid poly outer shell, nylon inner ( I believe ) just disintegrate over the years. Looking for something a bit more durable and without an inner core. 19ft boat.

Needing a new anchor line, looking for solid braid nylon. Any suggestions as to where I can find something? Thanks Jeff

Thanks for the replies. I wasn't sure about the hull contour being an issue for a standard fender. Found some fenders on eBay at a good price. Jeff.

Looking for ideas as to what fenders to use on my bankes crusader. Seems to be a ton of various fenders available so naturally with a decked over boat I'm confused as to what is the best choice to follow the contour of the gunnels. Any thoughts, ideas, suggestions? Thanks Jeff.

Thanks for the replies

Looking to put a non slip perforated floor in my boat. Just wondering what everyone is using and where did you find the tiles at a reasonable price ? Thanks Jeff

Rich; I would post pics but I tried to resize them on an app from my phone but it still did not work out. I will have to try on my desktop. Jeff. Marsh looks great.

Thanks everyone for the great advice. I am in the process of making noise during feeding times and Sage is unfazed by the commotion. She is too interested in food so that's a good thing. I am also trying to make a big deal clapping as loud as I can when calling her. I agree that everything here...

Picked up a Chessie pup last weekend from a breeder in Michigan. The pup is great but one trait seems to be more evident as time goes by. The pup seems to be really noise shy. I know that the particular area where we got the pup from experienced a pretty good thunderstorm last Saturday, although...

Hi everyone; I am picking up a new puppy next month and I am in need of a few goose wings for training. I will pay for shipping , let me know if you have anything in the freezer. Thanks Jeff.