Recent content by Sarge

BTW, just to be clear, I saw that Paul LaBellarte popped in a question in the middle of this Honda motor thread about getting a new CD he is purchasing checked out near the town of Shelton, WA. I happen to have property in the area and mentioned Kitsap Marina. It really had nothing to do with...

For a c-dory specifically, I would go to Kitsap Marina in Port Orchard. Matt is always on this site.

That is precious. Must have made some wonderful memories.

Having sold a few boats in the past, I can totally relate to how you and your daughter feel about the sale/loss of the boat. Not all boats are the same, but every once in a while you have a boat that is like a family member and saying goodbye is very hard. "Pingu" is still in our hearts...

Pretty sure that is Three Rivers Marine in Woodinvile, which is where I bought my Eastern 18 center console. They were fine to do business with.

That is a very clean, nice looking application of the hard top. I am interested in them, but I wondered if it caused "sailing" more so than a cloth cover. Have you noticed more windage issues? thanks,

To piggyback on Potter Water, you may want to check out this website: http://www.marineengine.com/manuals/evinrude/ it states manuals, but it lists them by motor model numbers.

I've done what Steve is suggesting, tapping the solenoid, with a screwdriver by holding the screwdriver by the flat end and wacking the solenoid with the handle. Worked great on every English sports car I owned. Does wonders to free up stuck carburetor floats too. ;-)

ACB (Aluminum Chambered Boats) doesn't exist anymore, but Stabicraft (www.stabicraft.com) , the boat that they modeled the ACB after is available in the U.S. and an 18' to 20' Stabicraft can be purchased within that budget. Having owned a Stabicraft and taken it into some extreme water, I know...

I read the comments under the TED video - the comment that it appeared to be an infomercial struck me as being true. Apparently, it's not ready for prime time as the comments from people who actually purchased this stuff state: http://www.amazon.com/UltraTech-4000-Ul ... ewpoints=1 Not cheap...

I have had a similar experience as Carpy. We bought 2 Sea Eagle Classic 385ft Fast Track tandems and have really enjoyed them. They have a keel, which allows them to track better than most inflatable kayaks. We also stored them on the cabin of our boat, but I kept them inflated and just...

I'm with Tom, Greg and Lloyds, I'd boat it up. Go via the Saratoga Passage, through Deception Pass or up the Swinomish Channel and then cross Rosario. Take your time and enjoy the ride. I made the same trip several times from Edmonds in 3.5 hours. Leaving from Bainbridge Island adds 30...

Greg, I too am surprised to read this, but agree that you need to do what's right for you. I told the Mrs that once Pingu was sold that I would wait AT LEASTone year before getting another boat. Well, that lasted exactly 4 months. :-) See you on the water

This is just sad. :(

I've owned a C-Dory and now I own an aluminum boat, but not a Hewescraft. Personally, I think you'd be hard pressed to find a better layout in a small boat than a 22 C-Dory. The use of space and the unibody build (no stringers - you stand on the hull) makes it a "big" little boat. I've...