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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007
Posts: 1808
City/Region: Wasilla
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Whisperer
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I would say that Whittier is one of the least liked ports in the entire state. It's strange to say that because it is beautiful, it is gorgeous, and everywhere around it is stunning, but the downside is there is nothing in Whittier proper but a tunnel, a parking lot, boat launch, hotel, and the 1 building where the entire "town" resides. It has the potential to be one of the biggest money making tourist traps in the state, but somehow doesn't utilize that potential at all. You're not wrong for basing your journey out of Valdez. The weather is far better there and it is an actual town with friendly people. I hope you enjoy your stay and that you have a great trip  |
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kennharriet
Joined: 22 Jan 2009
Posts: 538
City/Region: Grangeville
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lochsa
Photos: Lochsa
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| Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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| For all the reasons stated we are planning to put in at Valdez and avoid Whittier except for fuel when on that side of the Sound. Valdez truck and trailer parking is only $4.25/day dockside and cheaper yet with a five minute walk. Good advice. Thank you. |
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KevinDU
Joined: 10 Dec 2010
Posts: 89
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Otter
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| Posted: Sun Feb 27, 2022 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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"Fuel prices in Canada are very high as well. Around $7.00 dollars a gallon in some places. Canadians are lined up at Native Reservations to buy gas at a lower price."
FYI, you need a so-called STATUS CARD in order to buy fuel at a discount from native owned gas stations/marinas. An Indian status card (formally known as a Certificate of Indian Status) is an identity document that confirms you are registered as a Status Indian under the Indian Act . You need to apply for the card through the Canadian government. |
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Tug
Joined: 22 Jun 2007
Posts: 995
City/Region: Sault Ste. Marie
State or Province: ON
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Drifter
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:12 pm Post subject: |
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| Gas is up to $ 8.53/gallon in Sault Ste Marie : Ontario : Canada . In the Sault some Native Reserves are selling their gas to non-natives at about 20 cents cheaper than non-native gas stations. Someone posted from BC that you need a status card to get native prices , these are not native prices . Status card holders get their gas even cheaper. |
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Tug
Joined: 22 Jun 2007
Posts: 995
City/Region: Sault Ste. Marie
State or Province: ON
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Drifter
Photos: Drifter
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| Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2022 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Gas is up to $ 8.53/gallon in Sault Ste Marie : Ontario : Canada . In the Sault some Native Reserves are selling their gas to non-natives at about 20 cents cheaper than non-native gas stations. Someone posted from BC that you need a status card to get native prices , these are not native prices . Status card holders get their gas even cheaper.
FYI Sault Ste Marie is surrounded by 3 Native Reserves
I think at 71 years old I know what a Status Card Is. |
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ssilver
Joined: 11 Sep 2020
Posts: 72
City/Region: Albany NY
State or Province: NY
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pearly Shell
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 12:04 am Post subject: |
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| When we started boat shopping I really just wanted some sort of pilot house and was mostly looking at at Parker or Steigercraft glad we stumbled across the C-Dory line, could not be happier and really appreciate it when pulling up to the fuel dock. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 12637
City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 2:43 pm Post subject: |
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Last weekend I rode the mc over to the Mystery Bay State Park and sat in the sun, for a while. There is a privative boat launch there --> track through the hedge onto the beach. A fellow drove in and launched his Montgomery 12 sail boat there. The same as my first sailboat. He had a ton of fun, for free, except the gas for the little old Datsun pickup he used to pull that little trailer.
Fun was pretty cheap for him, and he wasn't concerned about the current gas prices.
Would have been a pain to do 100 days on that in the Broughtons.
Harvey
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Andesite
Joined: 27 Feb 2021
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City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Ski-Dory
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| C-Wolfe wrote: | | Are you planning on renting a slip for part of your stay? I'm a local weekend warrior so I have limited knowledge on this, but I do know that it gets very busy during commercial fishing season and transient slips are very hard to get, at least for Whittier. You might want to call the harbor master to inquire sooner then later. |
Good points to consider. Cordova harbor is overrun by bowpickers during closures in June and July, and the Valdez harbor is slammed with seiners in between hatchery openers (mostly often late June and early July). Expect to raft up to some bigger boats, which is all part of the fun.
This might be the summer of 16-18 knots for us. Our Suzuki 115 burns very little at that speed. Luckily, the PWS is small enough that we can still get to some awesome spots in 2-4 hours. |
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kennharriet
Joined: 22 Jan 2009
Posts: 538
City/Region: Grangeville
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lochsa
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| Posted: Wed Mar 09, 2022 5:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Good info. Our intent is to be out on the sound most of the time except for fuel and groceries. |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 1171
City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
Photos: JMR-TOO
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:49 pm Post subject: |
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| kennharriet wrote: | | Good info. Our intent is to be out on the sound most of the time except for fuel and groceries. |
Lots of places to weather any storm (wind) in PWS
You will have a blast.
Might see you out there!!
Bring a couple extra 15gal cub cans (as in fit behind seat in your Super Cub) & fill then up whenever possible & you will have no problems.
Have fun!  |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 1171
City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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| Posted: Fri Mar 11, 2022 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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| kennharriet wrote: | | Good info. Our intent is to be out on the sound most of the time except for fuel and groceries. |
Groceries for me are mostly, Drinking water, salt, pepper, garlic powder, butter. Was once stuck in Culross Bay for 4 days, W/30K sustained and G to 70k coming from E. Rockfish salmon & shrimp is pretty good survival food!
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Pacificcoast101
Joined: 29 Sep 2007
Posts: 730
City/Region: Torrance
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: No Pressure
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kennharriet
Joined: 22 Jan 2009
Posts: 538
City/Region: Grangeville
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lochsa
Photos: Lochsa
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| Now that’s funny😂 |
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DrewbirdII
Joined: 29 Sep 2012
Posts: 53
City/Region: fanny bay
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 1989
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Drewbird II
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| Posted: Thu Mar 17, 2022 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Here is a good laugh, $2.09 Lt in Comox today for marine fuel. That's $7.90 a gallon. Over $400 to fill the Dory so I think the" slow cruise" is going to be the norm for DrewBird this year. The price meter spins so fast that you can't watch it. Lol.
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kennharriet
Joined: 22 Jan 2009
Posts: 538
City/Region: Grangeville
State or Province: ID
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lochsa
Photos: Lochsa
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