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"then letting my boat . . ." I used to use the same technique (in the same conditions, with the same style anchor). With the same result. Then I changed only two things: More chain. The technique. No more drifting. (And I'm using the same fluke-style anchor.) The key is setting the anchor ...

I think my gimbal bearing is shredded.

Does anyone know if it's possible for the internal mechanisms of an outdrive to cause that?

The bearing was replaced in November 2023.

"How dare you."

So much for the "milder" l.

"I’ve been using a fluke style anchor . . ." Flukes do dig, so I don't think the anchor's your problem. In addition to what B said, technique is everything: Drop anchor. Drift back slowly. When close to desired length, set anchor via gentle reverse. (You'll see and feel the tug.) Lay out a...

"No other trailering so tires look brand new." Mine had low mileage, lots of tread and looked good. Then one blew out from dry rot. The issue is under what conditions were the tires stored. I've seen recommendations to replace trailer tires every 4-5 years, irrespective of condition. and t...

"Everything well with you?"

No. Boat just died. Engine/outdrive sounds like marbles rolling around in a tin can.

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l: Welcome back. Your finished pool is beautiful!

"All in all great day getting my sea legs."

Glad it went well. Thanks for the update.

". . . the tide will be going out against the wind." That's the tricky part of your trips. Those opposing forces make it more difficult to calculate and navigate. I have a lot of experience navigating opposing currents and winds. But no experience with opposing tidal currents and winds. (C...

". . . absorb at a different rate."

That's my guess. I should have taken the teak down to bare wood, then applied the Marine.

"Cat walking on the finished product?"

Interesting theory -- though no cat-paw evidence on the wood or cats tracking Marine everywhere.

Wind/Current

I suggest this article: https://www.boatus.org/study-guide/planning/weather, especially this section: "Wind and Current"

If it were me, new to such conditions, I'd practice before the trip.

Anybody have experience using "Sikkens Cetol Marine Wood Finish?" I've been using their teak oil, but mistakenly bought the Marine. Strange thing happened: Lightly sanded and cleaned the teak (per usual). Applied the Marine (per usual). Next day, strange "splotches" appeared all ...

"3500 RPM for top speed"

That is not WOT rpm. That's about cruise rpm. WOT rpm is around 4500. At WOT, you should get around low 40's mph.

A7: Does that drive have two pucks? One port for limit. One starboard for sensor. Hard to see how either of those could cause a trim switch to malfunction.