Recent content by kevello@comcast.net

I can say that "pounding" was my one great insecurity and fear when buying my C-25. I, too, had a difficult time getting a real ride in one before purchase. But after a few days of charging around the San Juans I learned that applying 70 or even 100% tabs and keeping the engine down flattened...

Great, great reporting from The Great Land! So VERY glad you chose to share your tale and photos with us. I have been envisioning a trip of that nature for 20 years and after your account (and buying a C-Dory this year) I feel it is closer to happening than ever. javascript:emoticon(':D') Fair...

Just a note to Thataway Bob. I was being somewhat dry in my remarks that the Manta looked safe and simple. In addition to being a few hundred horsepower short of what I'm guessing it needs, that's not something the wife and I will be attempting to ride in this lifetime. 30 years ago I'd have...

WHOA!! Now THAT"S tubin'. I'm confident that my 135hp on a C-25 is just the package to really make that bird perform..... Certainly looks safe and fool proof too. I'd love to see the out takes. Thanks for the great link though. Kevin

Ah yes... Thanks John, that is the rest of the info I needed. I have towed disabled boats before and I recognize what you're saying about compromised control. Thanks for the reminder. The pulley will be critical. I'm off to start shopping. Kevin

Thanks for the link Chris. That looks like a good option for the tube. As for towing, do you feel that the attachment point(s) on the boat need to be elevated? There are two thru bolted U-bolts mounted at each end of the transom that seem like good candidates, but they are not too far above the...

Hello: Just wondering if anyone has tried towing an inflatable water toy behind their boat? We haven't, but would like to consider it. What type/model might work well at C-25 speeds? (and for 50 year old bodies) Secondly, what do you use for attachment points on the boat? Thanks for any...

Thanks Dave. That's good information. I was just going on someone's remark that Kelso was the first stop after Olympia, but I agree, Kalama is a great drop in spot. Good call. Kevin

Thanks Bob, It's appearing like you may have found an exceptional guy for your move. I'm jealeous. The more coordinators that I talk to the more stories I get about how they've stopped contracting out boat moves because of notoriously poor reliability by the haulers. Most leads I follow up...

I Just re-read my post and found it confusing. I meant to say that AFTER this move to Portland this June I don't plan on moving her AGAIN until next summer. Sorry. Kevin

Hi. I am needing to move my recently purchased (and trailerless)C-25 from Washington to Portland, Oregon. I plan to cruise her down to Olympia, then trailer the 65 miles to Kelso, put her back in on the Columbia and continue on to Portland. I am just starting the process of looking for a...

Thanks for all the good information. I have actually looked at the Zodiac RU-260 and really like it. I'm glad to hear Steve say that placing it stern forward did not screw up the radar function too severely. That was one of my concerns. I also looked at the smaller RU-240, which could then be...

Howdy All: I am a new owner of a 2004 C-25 and am shopping for a dingy. I am assuming an inflatable that can be carried atop the house but would love to get owner's opinions on the subject. I have a Ramarine radar housing that sits forward, leaving 72 inches to the aft edge of the house...