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Bob as an experienced off shore sailor know the rules, My grandpa and father were masters before the helm and I was raised to fly the flags thusly for a small vessel such as a C-Dory.--yeah an I'm 80 This is personalized for me. On the bow I fly the club or squadron burgee From the mast head...

For those that have owned the 16 Dory for some time we all have an experience that has taught us about keeping the CG as low as possible and to not overweight the stern either. My experience was on the Fraser River which, at the time, was calm and my adult son decided to sit up on the cabin roof...

Amen -- bother -- I have the 16 Angler and in no way would I put anything but light duffle on the roof. These boats become tender very easily.

It seems I offended you Boris and I had no intention to do so. I was only trying to clarify that, as you had a parking slip on the dash for the allotted time frame for the stay - why in the heck did they tow you? So my question was --were you in the lot for the Marina? Or a separate public lot...

That Ferry Employee would be in trouble with his employer if you had followed that up as he was clearly in a conflict of interest. There are unfortunately some people who see a USA licence plate and a expensive rig (to them) as a mark to charge a little more. As a matter of fact I will contact...

First as a Canadian I feel that you should have been treated better than you describe here. Further though , I am confused. You say you parked in a "public" parking paid the fee and then got towed? Or--you paid the fees at the Marina then drove across the road and parked in a public "town"...

Owning a small 16' Angler - getting the bow down is not really an issue for me. But I have considered the Permatrim as having a small benefit in extending the hull length factor which, of course, if it was enough to feel, this would be a benefit to a short 16 Dory hull. My thoughts go like this...

Good answer Sunbeam -- I had no idea there were 6-! factory builders since 2000-- this almost becomes impossible then to do more than an educated guess. Maybe though the factory builders-now- are still the most educated to guess-- or somebody who has opened up the keel for that vintage--eh.

I would address you question another way. We are a great self-supporting group here - but at times I think only the Factory can address different hull lay-up methods - if any- over the different years of production. After all, you would ask the automotive dealership on difficult questions for...

I should have underlined the difference between a boat and a motor vehicle at least in BC is: If you sell a car you take the plates off and the buyer can't licence the vehicle until the transfer of ownership takes place with insurance also issued at that time. However, a boat sells with the...

This is for Canadian's and therefore applies to the law in Canada but, who knows, our American C-Brats may have some issues here too. I will quote from the "Western Mariner"(WM) the magazine of Canada's west coast marine industry which is mainly interested in commercial vessels. So what is a...

It is my understand that satellites have been able to spot rogue waves in the worlds oceans and track them to some degree. My grandfather's sailing ship was pooped in the Indian Ocean with a huge wave. and as he was at the helm, was badly smashed up. He subsequently had to have his leg...

An amazing story of survival and a cool headed skipper who got one radio signal out--wow. The ACG was ready- "equipped" and able. Not so for us in Canada. It was sheer luck that most of passengers on Tofino whale watching vessel that was rolled over with a large wave survived. Our CCG do their...

I just have to figure out that issue now. The motor is an 2003 Yamaha, 4 stroke, carb'd motor. Both of the fuel tanks were drained last month and fresh fuel was filled up with ethanol block and Yamaha RingFree additive. Now I just need some Mother Nature to cooperate so I can start using the...

There is an initiation test before your a full member James. They don't tell you that and you have to find out for yourself. Congratulations! you just passed. Yeah- its being successful in posting a picture-LOL. a little tech torture and then you in.

Rock Bay -Johnstone Straits A U.S. tug boat has reportedly run aground near Campbell River. The Coast Guard is on scene in Johnstone Strait, close to Rock Bay, to assess the environmental risk. The incident happened at about 2 a.m. The five people on board were not hurt. Officials say there is...

Great to see you succeed in your quest for a 16 Angler James. Tell me was that the 1988 16' Angler that was for sale on Vancouver Island? Geoff

I find this a very interesting chat and being the owner of a 16' Angler I will add my 2-bits here. Relating to propeller efficiency is only one part of the equation here. Remember- this also relates to the outboard's thermal/mechanical design. I.E- My Honda 2003-50HP engine is a 3 cylinder...

My first Jeep was a Willys Jeep- 1954 high-hood. Never ever let me down but 54 hp forget it. Then I had a 1980 Landcruiser diesel - a real rock crawler and towed my 16 RV trailer with it --torque was great but HP was about 80HP. Then a 1994 & 97 Jeep Cherokee The Jeep Liberty diesel beats them...

Hi James we speak again and BTW I e-mailed you but did not receive an answer-? Re the Jeep combination of Dory and tow vehicle is my choice for Blueback, my treasured 16' Angler. I bought new in 2005 a Liberty Jeep diesel which has a 5000 lb tow rating and it gets great mileage economy while...