Recent content by firstmate_Seaweed

We have a 50 hp Suzuki on our 16 angler. A little extra power is nice when dealing with some of the river currents around here. You wouldn't have to worry about getting out of any tough situations of current/wind with the extra power. I don't know how much the engine weighs, and he has a 10 or...

We have a 16 angler. We have canvas on the back of the boat, put a nice comfortable bench type seat in the cockpit, and routinely take 4 adults out on hte boat for several hours at a time. We've gone water skiing with with 3 people and gear. For a full day of boating, 4 people might be a bit...

For all those in the Portland area this weekend and want to see a C-dory in the streets of Portland, check out the Starlight parade on Saturday night (starts around 8 or 9pm, I think). Bill will have Seaweed all decorated as if for Christmas, as the Christmas Ships organization has a float in...

Came all the way across the country and saw a C-dory here in Cape Cod. Grey, 25' (I think) name Retriever in Hyannis Harbor. Beautiful day, if they could have been out on the water...

The crew of Seaweed had a great time at our first Friday Harbor CBGT. Thanks to everyone who were so welcoming to us and our little 16' C-dory! We were proud to represent the smaller C-dory's! We enjoyed meeting everyone, and their furry friends. :D I certainly hope we will be able to make...

I'd appreciate thoughts on the options of launching from Anacortes. We are planning on launching from there on Friday to head over to friday harbor. We've launched from Washington Park before, but not the marinas. It seems that Cap Sante is our best bet, but from the website they only have a...

Seaweed and crew are hoping to make it. We have to be a maybe until the last minute (early the week of the event we will know for sure) due to other unsolidified travel plans. We will likely launch from Anacortes Friday early afternoon. Or if weather is bad or other travel is crazy, we may not...

Thanks for the great laughs everybody... I especially liked the "yacht world description"...Too funny!

In that case, timing should work. I'll check with Bill and see if we can make it happen. Erin

Dave, Nice meeting you on Friday night at the potluck. Bill and I are trying to make a plan to come. Do you know how long you guys are normally out? Rough estimates by google map showed it to be about 12 miles from the river mouth to Snohomish. Does that sound right? We may need to leave the...

A retired firefighter mentioned he has both dry chemical (cabin) and halon (engine room) on board his boat. He says he likes Co2 for car fires, but not for boat fires (at least for enclosed spaces). Don't know where, or if, you can get a halon fire extinguisher. I think the main point is many...

Well, I had my first boat fire experience on Thursday- pretty scary. A boat caught fire (malfunctioned gas generator leaked in the cockpit while running. Fuel+heat=explosion and fire). I was walking on the adjacent dock and it seemed in slow motion that I heard the explosion, turned, saw the...

Oh, forgot to mention- Inn at Arch Rock in Depoe Bay (just south of Lincoln City). Also great storm watching- get the room with the fireplace!

Cannon beach is nice, and lots of lodging options. My favorite part of the Oregon coast is the central coast, and recently we've tried both Adobe Resort and Overleaf Lodge in Yachts (north of Florence). Both places are nice- can't beat the views and location to storm watch. Small town, but...

The wind is mostly to the east of Portland. Some times wind can kick up in the Portland area, but not any worse than any other place. I'd imagine the Willamette is more protected from wind than the Columbia if it is a bad day in Portland. I don't think you will have much problem learning. Just...