Recent content by MIKE MANNELL

Mr. Fisherman, I always judge a man based on his intentions. Looks to me like your intentions regarding your post were indeed heart felt and good. I'm a former Marine Infantryman/Squad Leader and an RVN Vet and was not in anyway offended by your remarks...Infact, I thought your remarks were...

I just got back from my VN Vet reunion in Georgia and have decided to dedicate my boat to Dennis Dinota, USMC '59-'79. He was one hell of a Marine that always placed his men first. He was a good friend and an inspiration to me. He passed away in 2003 at 61 years of age. Anyway, my boat's new...

Pat, Did you have your ICE BOX under the pilot seat with ice in it? I used my ice box only once and I had water above the dry decking due to the worthless Ice Box! I find it hard to believe that the factory hasn't addressed the issue. I've read several posts from other Brats out there who have...

Great PICSof Prince William Sound....I hunt from a boat there in the Spring and Late Fall...From my buddies 25 foot Glacier Craft. Cordova is a fun town...I can't wait to retire and spend my summers and fall up there...

I towed my 22' Cruiser with my Dodge 3/4T 4wd E/B to the Mouth Of The John Day River a couple of weeks ago. The weather was nice...I motored up the John Day River to a boaters only access park and spent two nights at the dock and and one night anchored out on the river cat fishing and watching...

Jason, I just checked out the N.A.D.A. web site and it has every year and model of C-Dory listed to profile a "ballpark" market value. This is not a difinitive source, but it's pretty good. Check it out - NADA.com. Good luck, Mike

Charlie, Thanks for the info sir...much appreciated. Semper Fi... Mike

Dusty, Thanks for the info sir...much appreciated. Semper Fi... Mike

I recently bought a new C-Dory and have sat at the C-Brat Pub a few times. A really nice bunch of folks. Anyway, I plan on checking in with Dusty on Radar equipment for sure, but thought I would solicit your opinions as well. I'm thinking of putting a Furuno 1623 mono LCD screen type radar...

Jon-Clou, I'm not only a former Marine, but an Insurance Claims Professional as well...run for your lifes!! hehe. :lol: I spent 11 years in Alaska investigating inland marine accidents and have 20 years in the business. Only 4-5 more years to go... Anyway, just wanted all to know that it is...

Thanks to all for your valuable input. I want to go with an electric for sure...so this definitely gives me a few options... :) Mike

Jeff, I just picked up a new 22' Cruiser...I like it already and have not had it in the water yet. :mrgreen: Good to have a factory representative to field questions and concerns. :thup Mike

Butch, OoH-Ra! :mrgreen: Mike

Don, Congrats on your new boat. I'm in the same boat... :D I pick mine up next Wed...but I have some stuff I want to install before it goes in the water...I lived in Alaska for 11 years and still go up twice a year on my buddies 25 foot Glaicer Bay. Sure love Prince William Sound. You're gonna...

Charlie, Thanks for serving. The Navy's a good outfit for sure. My Dad retired as an ATCS off of the Hancock in '64. We were all young...I was 18 and returned to the states when I was 19. I got out of the Corps after my 3 year enlistment at the age of 20... Always a pleasure to meet fellow...