Recent content by Rick from Maine

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Hunky Dory has aged better than me. So, I'm going to part with her after 25 yrs of C-Dory cruising. 2000 Hull 2000 Honda 90 with 1464 engine hrs Full camper canvas for the cockpit Anchor windlass Radar chart plotter, 2nd chart plotter, VHF and sounder Pilot seat cooler replaced with drawers...

looking fwd

drawers replace cooler

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radar & chart plotter

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Hi Jim, I'm an hour and half north of Boston in southern ME. You're welcome to come see Hunky Dory. If the timing is right we could take it for a ride out of Wells ME. Rick from ME.

Hi Pat, Fastest way to the tip of ME is to get to rte 95 north of Boston, and zip up 95. Then you can take the scenic route down Rte 1 to the Keys. But, Rte 1 is no longer very scenic in much of ME so take the parallel scenic rtes (like rte 1A) whenever possible. Usually the fastest way to...

The cruise you're planning is written up in the book "The Voyage of the Yankee Lady" by Judith Silva. Interesting read with insight on what to expect.

Thanks for your input John & Boris, Widget checked the COVID rules and we're from an acceptable area of ME, so no quarantine needed so far. I'll take my Danforth backup. But, it's good to hear that over 10' deep eliminates the weed issue. It is frustrating that ya gotta get pricey...

thanks John, Your info is very helpful. I didn't know about the waterway guides, or that the state park closes by 9/30. I've cruised the southern half on Columbus Day weekend 15 yrs ago. Froze my butt off. I'll have better heat this time. The foliage should be good. Your anchor info is...

Widget and Hunky Dory are planning to cruise Lake Champlain around Columbus Day this October. We haven’t found much cruise info, only Richardson’s chartbook. Do any C-brats have recommendations on where to cruise, anchorages, must sees or other info? We're planning to launch at the Mallets...

Hey Steve, are you showing off that you can get up before 5 AM? I thought I did good staying awake til 9:45 PM.