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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 12:20 am Post subject: |
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hardee wrote: | Hi Pat and Patty,
Are you going to post the totals here on C-BRATS for those who did not follow along. WOW, 79,000 pages views. That is really a whole 'nuther accomplishment.
Harvey
SleepyC
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OK, here you go!
THE STATISTICS
Start date: April 1, 2017 at Ortona Lock Boat Ramp
Crossed wake: 9:54 a.m. November 13, 2017 at Ortona Lock Boat Ramp
Total days on Loop: 226
Non-travel days: 89
Locks transited: 108
Statute miles traveled: 5,428
Engine hours: 844.5
Outboard maintenances performed: 4
Fuel used: 1,114 gallons
Cost of fuel: $4,200
Nights in marinas: 82
Boat cards collected:75 _________________
DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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Wandering Sagebrush
Joined: 21 Jan 2005 Posts: 2772 City/Region: Northeast Oregon
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Constant Craving
Photos: Constant Craving
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:11 am Post subject: |
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journey on wrote: | Actually, Pat, you were in Bakersfield, Ca on 4/22 so change it to read:
11/22 Apache Junction to Bakersfield, CA - Orange Grove RV Park, 1452 S Edison Rd.
11/23 Bakersfield, CA to Redding , Ca
I do hope you finally overcame the excitement of being home.
Boris |
And I hope you left us a few oranges at the Orange Grove!
I’m going to miss reading about your adventures doing the great loop. I suspect it’s as close as we will get to doing it ourselves! Thanks again for letting us tag along! _________________ "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln |
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Larry H
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 2041 City/Region: Tulalip,
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1991
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: Nancy H
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 1:56 pm Post subject: |
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Pat and Patty,
Congratulations on completing the Loop!
In your statistics, I see an omission.
How many times did you have to dump the solids tank of your Airhead toilet?
Do you have any comments on the Airhead being used for so long on a daily basis? _________________ Larry H
A C-Brat since Nov 1, 2003
Ranger Tug 27 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2017 - 2022
Puget Trawler 37 ex 'Jacari Maru' 2006-2017
1991 22' Cruiser, 'Nancy H'--1991-2006 |
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kevin ware
Joined: 28 Jun 2011 Posts: 93 City/Region: Mount Vernon
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: El Gato Thomas
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 7:59 pm Post subject: grand adventure |
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Pat/Patty
Have been following your exploits. Not sure which was the most challenging, towing the boat back and forth to Florida, or the loop. Be good to see you again.
Kevin and Kari
Mount Vernon, WA |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Larry H wrote: | Pat and Patty,
Congratulations on completing the Loop!
In your statistics, I see an omission.
How many times did you have to dump the solids tank of your Airhead toilet?
Do you have any comments on the Airhead being used for so long on a daily basis? |
We switched from peat moss to coco coir as the composting medium, we think it works better. We also added the enzyme that Airhead recommends in the manual, it is actually a drain clearing enzyme called ZEP Drain Care. We used diatomaceous earth for insect control, works wonders.
We renewed the solids tank six times in eight months, but remember, we spent 82 nights in marinas and a number of other non-cruising days, so it was not actually in daily use. That said, it was amazing. When we emptied it, most of it was well along in decomposition. The continual reduction in volume was nothing short of astounding. There was no odor. We consider it a complete success. It would be less important for people who always stay in marinas, but we anchored out way more than we stayed in marinas. We really appreciated not having to find pump-outs, especially where they were few and far between or very expensive! |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:54 pm Post subject: Re: grand adventure |
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kevin ware wrote: | Pat/Patty
Have been following your exploits. Not sure which was the most challenging, towing the boat back and forth to Florida, or the loop. Be good to see you again.
Kevin and Kari
Mount Vernon, WA |
The tow to/from Florida covered about 7,900 miles, but they were almost all freeway miles, since we came home the southern route via I-10 west and I-5 north, so not too challenging. The cruise was 5,428 miles, and each section presented some challenges, but overall, it was really enjoyable. We had one bad day cruising on the Chesapeake Bay, and a terrible night on the free wall at St. Joseph, MI, but otherwise as long as we paid attention to the weather, we made out well! Look forward to seeing you guys again too! |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Wed Nov 29, 2017 11:54 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Pat,
Do you have how many nights at anchor separated out? I got the 82 in marinas, but not sure how that works with the non travel days.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 10:12 am Post subject: |
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Nearest we can figure, we anchored 132 nights. Seems about right. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:58 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Pat, and from your blog, I don't remember any anchoring issues, except for the shallow water . Sounds like you did well in that department.
Any thoughts, things that didn't make the blog or recommendations?
Anchor swivel or none?
Did you ever need or use a second anchor?
What was your typical scope?
Harvey
SleepyC
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:20 pm Post subject: |
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hardee wrote: | Thanks Pat, and from your blog, I don't remember any anchoring issues, except for the shallow water . Sounds like you did well in that department.
Any thoughts, things that didn't make the blog or recommendations?
Anchor swivel or none?
Did you ever need or use a second anchor?
What was your typical scope?
ey,eye
Harvey
SleepyC
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Harvey, I just say your post, We typically anchored quite shallow, usually 10-15 feet and put out 60 feet of rode (in addition to the chain). Never used a second anchor. Not sure what an anchor swivel is, so I assume we did not have one, just a shacklle between the chain and the anchor. |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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We just received our local Birch Bay / Blaine newspaper, The Northern Light, and there was a very nice article in it about our Loop. Read it here! |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
Photos: Aurelia
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 6:45 pm Post subject: |
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Nice P and P!
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Thu Jan 11, 2018 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Pat, Nice article and picture. Brrrrrrr Ahem, that white stuff is making me shiver.
Thanks for the update and answer. 60 feet of rode and how much chain? Looks like you are anchoring in the deeper end of the range I use too. Guess with a bigger boat probably a good idea. Glad you are home safe and sound.
Harvey
SleepyC
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ken35216
Joined: 12 Mar 2013 Posts: 574 City/Region: Destin, Florida
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lady Onyx
Photos: ken35216
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 11:20 am Post subject: |
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Great article!! You guys did good!!! _________________ 2007 25 Cruiser 150 Suzuki (2013-2016)
2017 25 Cruiser 200 Yamaha (2017-present) |
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Ashley Lynn
Joined: 22 Apr 2007 Posts: 256 City/Region: Panhandle
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Ashley Lynn
Photos: Ashley Lynn
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Posted: Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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nice article.....congratulations again on an awesome journey. _________________ Bob & Nancy (Ashley Lynn)
Boating, where its ok to play with your dinghy! |
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