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Jim and Boris -- Yours was my instantaneous response to this post -- a couple of other details also narrowed my eyes. But then I'm generally either excessively gullible or excessively suspicious. Greg

Pasta Pelican -- Alameda -- dock -- good pasta -- nice prices Horizon's -- Sausalito -- dock --great patio/view -- great sandwiches -- historic interior Greg

Upon reflection, it may be that I overstated the fun factor. :) However, Edson does cite several uses for the pump that could be useful in the aftermath of a hurricane, flooding, etc. I think Edson mentions somewhere that the pump is way faster than a frightened man with a bucket on a sinking...

I never thought pumping sh*t could be so exciting. But solutions to problems are almost always exciting -- especially when they involve a new, high quality tool. So I was pretty excited yesterday when I was standing beside the boat on its trailer at an RV dump station working the handle on our...

Bill Burkart at the Outboard Motor Shop in Oakland is an exceptionally nice man and a very low-key salesman -- and I'm sure he would view the test ride by someone seriously interested in a 25 but leaning toward a used one as a sales opportunity. We stopped by OMC to look at the boat because it...

Apalachicola is a great place to be stuck. We stopped for one or two days and stayed over two weeks. Stay at the Water Street Hotel. Sit on your balcony or the dock and enjoy the mornings/evenings. Eat at Tamara's. Eat Blue Bell ice cream. Rent a boat from Marc at Wefings -- even tire...

I have a similar issue. I am agonizing over where to mount low-magnetic-field Poly Planar box speakers. When I started to mount them where I really want them, I notice the compass deflected -5 degrees. I had not expected this. Do I need to be concerned about the effect on the electronics...

I donated several days ago because I really enjoy the site and appreciate Tyboo's and Da Nag's investment of time, money, and effort. I had not originally intended to post on this thread, but it probably makes sense to proclaim the appreciation publicly and to motivate others to act by example...

From my point of view, the biggest difference is the gunwales on the Venture are wider; therefore, the cabin is narrower. Greg

Thanks for the responses, guys. Marc -- I hope the fishing has been good. Nancy and I still talk about how damn good your koppa (did I get that right) is. Greg

Boris -- Thanks for the info. This looks like the ideal approach for us. You can be sure I will have my son check out my plans and my work -- especially after Marvin's correction. Marvin -- Thank you. I knew it was series at one time -- even recently, I think -- but who knows if the aging...

I am getting ready to install Sony's marine stereo unit. Naturally, the wiring harness is much too short. The gauge of the power and ground wires appears to be fairly small. I'm hoping the collective C-Brat brain is the quick/easy way for me to identify the gauge I should use to extend the...

Since we do tend to stay put without moving for several days, we are interested in running the refrigerator and maintaining peace of mind. It sounds like golf cart batteries are a good route to go. Unfortunately, I am mostly electrical-stupid, even though my father was a television...

terraplane -- It doesn't get any better than great music in a small club. Warren Vache does a piece called "I Can't Get Started" that totally blows me away. Greg

Alok, It must have been Blue Bell because I was told it was Texas ice cream. And yes, it was very much our good fortune. I really like good ice cream, but Nancy is an out and out freak about it. We both loved it from the first bite. Greg

We enjoyed Tamara's -- incredible Key lime pie -- and Papa Joe's for oysters and grouper -- and the Grill for grouper sandwiches and an interesting potato salad. Now we are already anticipating our return to try the places we couldn't get to this time. The Owl and Boss are at the top of the...

Hi Roger and Mary Jo -- Sorry we missed you. If we were not on the boat or at the pool, we were either eating great food :D or doing laundry. :( Greg

I thought of Peter -- the jazzmaniac -- while looking at Jessica Williams' upcoming concert schedule and thought there might be other jazz fans among the Washington C-Brats. If so count yourself lucky. If you love jazz, especially jazz piano, you are in for a treat. Jessica has a number of...

P.S. While at Apalachicola, we enjoyed a nice visit with Roger (flrockytop) and his wife, Mary Jo. They were boating by the marina on a trial with a 22 from Wefings. They stopped back after completing the trial and purchasing the boat. Congratulations, Roger and Mary Jo, on your new boat...

We just returned home after our first extended trip -- actually our first trip of any kind -- in the C-Dory. Between trailering and floating, we lived on the boat for over six weeks and enjoyed every moment. Our original destination was Key Largo with a detour to Apalachicola for service on the...