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Here is something we learned while bare boating in the BVI's . Everyone uses a product called " Fabulosa" . It is a multi-use cleaner and can be purchased at Lowes or some grocery stores. Pour a little bit in the head and flush. It works well and leaves a clean scent even in the Caribbean heat...

There are good public boat ramps at both Astor (Hgwy40) and Deland (Hgwy44) where you can leave your vehicle. If DeLand ramp is full go across bridge to Pier 44 and talk to Danny, for a fee he will let you keep vehicle there and usage of his ramp. There are numerous spurs off the main river...

Enjoy the river cruise. Once you get south of Palatka the river will become old florida. Where the river goes through downtown Jax there is a restaurant complex called "The Landing", free dockage can spend the night but no services. Depending on the tides I have seen dolphin in that area. Not...

For those owners who have the 110 yanmar on their R-25, I would like to ask the following questions. .. Does the boat feel underpowered? .. What are you fuel burns? .. Noise level? .. Overall impression and satisfaction with the Yanmar. .. Ease of maintenance.

oops... thanks to all for your replies and input. Guess I need a grammar check as well.

Thanks to all for you replies and input.

How many owners of the R-25 keep their vessel moored in the water compared to those who keep them on trailers? For those owners who keep them in the water I have a few more questions. If in salt water do you feel there are adequate zincs on the boat or do you hang extra overboard? I know this...