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I'll do #6, ice cream (and condiments). Thanks again for the exceptional organizing, Jim. I'm "planning" on arriving at MDR as well on Sunday afternoon, we'll see.

Jim, count me in. So far, nothing in the way. There was mention of a fishing trip during this event. We’ve been lucky and successful on all of the previous fishing excursions we’ve undertaken during this cruise, hopefully we’ll have a chance again this year. Fish fry, yeah!!!

Sorry Harvey, didn't completely proof read my swiping.

I agree with Harney, salmon cooked any way. Us SoCal captives have to go to Costco for our salmon.

On the original poster's overheating problem, it is possible that when the engine was put into neutral and now without the added water flow pressure of forward movement, the impeller at idle didn't provide enough lift pressure (and thus flow) to the upper parts of the engine which then...

Thanks for the FB link Patrick. Excellent build photos.

Oops, double post.

I have a 2003 CD25. One of the first mods I made was to replace the rubber flap scuppers with the ping pong ball type. I just saw a potential problem and found a better solution. Later I found a small amount of water in the bilge (1-3 cups) after every trip, After a lot of sleuthing, I found...

Thanks for the photo and great to hear they're still doing OK. Their legacy is hard to match.

Hey Boris, you and I already know it's huge on the trailer and somehow shrinks when it hits the water. Amazes me everytime I launch/ retrieve mine. I also wanted to say how much I enjoyed the details of this trip (Intuition) to Alaska. I'm shooting for next opportunity to do a similar one.

Good advice to check for binding first. Couple of questions. Has it always been this way or is it getting progressively worse? Is it harder to turn one direction than the other? I ask this because with my twin outboards both turning clockwise, I had to adjust the little trim tabs under the...

Well guys (& gals), your posts are very informative -- and entertaining (Gary). So here I am just waking up in bed and decide to see if there's any new information on the trip. Then I read Gary's post to avoid free floating in a lock if given the choice. I began laughing uncontrollably (and...

Man, Colby, you have no idea how much I wish I could be with you all. Odd, here I am finally retired and do you think the stars would align so I could take 1 month away? That's such a bonus to not have to deal with heavy boat traffic or harsh weather events (so far, knock on wood).

Thanks for posting the pictures Colby. Looks like a great trip and adventure.

Jim, it doesn't look good for me to clear September for the trip. Issue after issue keeps coming up, some I can hand off or delay, others not so easy. At this point I'm going to have to bow out of the trip. I will continue to to try to make it, but it doesn't look good for this year...

Hi Jim and Kath, I asked my wife (Carmen) if she was interested in this trip, lo and behold a surprise, she said definitely. So if spot #5 is still open, we'd like to join you. Should be a great time of the year, fall colors coming in too. I'll check with Alex to see if he's interested as well.

I have twin Yamaha 80's on my CD25. My offshore cruising speed sweet spot is 16-20nmph. I have pushed it to 25-30nmph, but I find it's uncomfortable, both visually trying to spot hazards in the water and physically hitting an odd wave at a bad angle. I routinely have 5-7 people on board (mix of...

Only one minor comment I'd add after just installing and wiring my EOH system a few wks ago. I selected a Hydrastar actuator, a DrawTite controller mounted in the tow vehicle cab (2003 Expedition) and a Tekonsha Breakaway Switch system with a 5 amp-hr battery. Look up your actuator's...

My son and I dive off our CD25 whenever we get the chance (seems fewer these days). We have a portable 4-step ladder to hang off the side and use a bungee cord that latches onto an installed bolt-hook under the gunwale to prevent it from coming loose. I like the 4 step, the lowest one is deep to...

My experience with Carlisle tires wasn't good, however, that was over 10 yrs ago, so maybe their problem was resolved or it was a bad batch. 3 out of 4 tires delaminated (large sidewall bubbles) at the same time on a 400 mile trip, low 90's outside temperature, tire pressures normal. Tires were...