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Paul, thanks for the info.  I'm going to explore the Florida place.  I'll be in touch with you about your cushions.  Kerk

What is the thickness of the fixed port glass. Also, in my memory the edges are not polished. Is this right? I'm pricing plastics shops doing it rather than buying form cruising concepts. Thanks,Kerk

What is the thickness of the glass? I'm trying to get some quotes from plastics shops to see if they're cheaper than cruising concepts. My memory (the boat is 600 miles away) is that the edges are not polished. Is that right? Thanks, Kerk[/u]

We've been looking into closed cell cockpit cushions so we don't have to bring them inside, but they seem very hard (from samples) (My wife just had a back operation and might want more cushion.) Are they really that hard?  Any softer closed cell? Or, waterproof cover for softer cushions? Kerk

Thanks, all, for the info.  Kerk

I tried to get the shelf off and undid every screw I could find, including screws I found up and inside and it still stuck on one corner, so i finally gave up. Any thoughts. Seems it should have been much easier. Kerk

Great info and advice. What kind of wax is good on these windows?  Kerk

I want to install solar panels above our bimini, which we want to remain collapsible, so we can enjoy the sun in Canada.  I've seen kits that install the panels on a permanent bimini.  Anyone done what I want to do?  Thanks, Kerk

Does this buffing work for "crackled" windows as well?  Mine are not scratched per se, but I think crackled from the sun.  Kerk

I am replacing (on the bulkhead) old Horizon instruments with 4" mounting holes with new ST60 instruments with 3 1/2" mounting holes. New mounting screw holes are very close to the cutouts. How do I fill in the extra space so the new instruments have something to grab on to? Thanks, Kerk

Ron, still laughing about your comment on the ugliness of the MAX. Great to have a good laugh out loud moment every once in a while.  Thanks. Kerk

A primary anchor Super Max 15 HD #28 with adjustable shank came with the boat we just purchased (secondary is the FX-16). I've been following anchor talk recently here and no one is mentioning the Super Max. We have mud, clay, weeds in the North Channel. Anyone have experience with this anchor, or have people opted to not use it for some reason? I LOVE THIS WEBSITE>THANKS EVERYONE.  After a season of sailing our new 34 perhaps I'll be able to be on the answering side, not just asking. Kerk

We have a '90 wing keel and have been reading in tech notes, and forum about the elliptical rudder.  Most talk is of the benefit in 18+ knot winds.  We don't usually cruise in those winds and are more apt to be in light to moderate winds.  Is it worth it for us to modify? Would we notice much difference? Would we notice the heavier rudder?  What is the effect in winds less than 18 knots?  Thanks, Kerk

I also just bought a boat, albeit a '90 and it has a Super Max 15 HD #28 primary anchor (with adjustable shank) with a Fortress FX-16 secondary.  I've read good things about the Max, but I'm not hearing anyone talk about it.  Anybody have experience with it?  I"ve always used a Danforth, but.........     Kerk

Almost ready to do the maxwell inside the locker when I read that when it's horizontal you have to take it apart to check the oil.  Has this been a real drawback? Also considering the Lewmar (which is cheaper) but the Maxwell has a larger drum and looks sturdier, but twice the price. Any thoughts?