Recent content by Don Z

Although I now live in Jacksonville on the St Johns river, I still return to Homestead to do most of my boating. It would be a shame to miss what Biscayne National Park has to offer at this time of year, and your boat is perfect for it. You can park your rig safely at Homestead Park Marina and...

After four years I now find myself boatless. My son and I owned a 2003 22' C-Dory in which I was able to make a few cruises i.e. Erie Canal, Hudson river, part of Ohio and the St. Johns. After I had done what I thought was enough I trailered it out to him in San Francisco. The boat really...

Bob, Good info on product reviews at canoeandkayaks.com and also various kayak sites. Bad points...heavy, need cart, dry storage inadequate, hatches too small, impossible to paddle without rudder, although that isn't why you want it. Early models had a problem with the metal bracket that...

Ah yes, Tristen Jones. Have all his books. Must admit I have to lay down after three chapters. Met him at Newport small boat show in 1984 when he still had both legs. My son and I took him to dinner, a highlight I shall always treasure. Would love to hear his comments about your tug. Live...

Recommend two 4x4 instead of 2x8...or use aluminum walk boards.

as a retired fireman i can't even begin to hazard a guess as to what is and isn't good business practices but what i do know is that in my case three rivers marine treated me right. buying my c-dory from 130 miles away in jacksonville florida and then waiting the required six months imagine my...

Has anyone towed I80 through Truckee?? Will be leaving the Erie Canal approximately September 3rd enroute to San Francisco. Found a grade map showing 6000' drop in 50 miles leaving Truckee, California. As a flatlander from Florida, not sure what this means. Towing a 22' C-Dory on tandem...

Can anyone help??? I recently saw a picture of a dog boarding a boat...can't remember where...thanks.

ALMA, OR ANYONE CRUISING THE UPPER KEYS WHO NEEDS INFORMATION ON MIAMI, BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK, BOAT RAMPS ETC. ...GIVE ME A CALL AT 904-612-2983. I TALK BETTER THAN I TYPE...DON Z

Dusty, right as usual. Live across from Doctor's lake, 150 degrees and 3 miles. By the way, remember Whitey's fish camp? Yep...still there. Don Z

Any C-Dory heading South this Spring on the Intercoastal Waterway or St Johns river that needs assistance, logistics, moving trailer, docking for the night or just help with a breakdown, feel free to give me a call at 904-612-2983. I live on the St Johns approximately 15 miles south of...

Just wanted to give you a different look.... Bought my 22' new in May, 2004. Only have 100 hours on a 75 Honda and 8 HP kicker. My cruise area is the upper Florida Keys, Erie Canal (one month) and on the St. Johns river where I live. The main thing I liked about the C Dory was its...

PICKED UP BOAT AND TRAILERED HOME FROM CRYSTAL RIVER. NOW ON LIFT ON ST. JOHNS, 12 MILES SOUTH OF JAX. WOULD JUST LIKE TO COMMENT ON MANAGER AND STAFF AT THREE RIVERS MARINE IN CRYSTAL RIVER. THEY COULD NOT HAVE BEEN NICER OR MORE PROFESSIONAL IN THEIR DEALINGS WITH ME. I SPENT THREE DAYS...

Will be on the Ohio or Erie canal, depending on weather, month of September...then at home on the St. Johns month of October...then the Keys in November. Offer open if this fits your time frame. Call me at 904-612-2983. Don Z

Fixing to go to Three Rivers Marina in Crystal River Florida in about two weeks to pick up my new 22' C Dory. Would just like to say thanks for all the good info provided by you all while waiting. A special note of thanks to Les. It's because of his untiring effort in providing info that I...