Recent content by CC Rider

Many thanks to Gary and Julie from NMI to put this together! Just ordered mine, and an FYI for those in the Great White North, shipping and handling by mail is $20 CDN on Lulu, more than double the cost of the calendar with the discount.... oh well...

I installed a Lewmar V700 on my 23 about 3 years ago. After the first boating season, the motor on the unit stopped working (dead). I didn't take apart the motor, just purchased a replacement and installed it. The second motor just failed last week during a short 4 day outing.... so I have...

The end bell of a Lewmar V700 windlass showing corrosion of the motor brush springs

The end bell of a Lewmar V700 windlass motor, showing corrosion of the armature bushing clip

During a training exercise (I volunteer for the Royal Canadian Marine Search & Rescue), we decided to cruise into Conover Cove on Wallace Island to have a look.... and....surprise surprise there was a number of C-Dorys in the cove. Great to see this..

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Cathy and I had a great time meeting all of the C-Brats that came to Princess Louisa! Thanks to Patrick for creating this thread, and thanks to Gary for bringing it back up and helping to organize! We would be interested in going again next year.......maybe an annual event? Chris and Cathy

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