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"I am haunted by waters." The last line of A River Runs Through It, by Norman Maclean. "Only the canoe ran straight and never played me false.", from R. M. Patterson in Trail To The Interior. "A boat is something more than an ingenious arrangement of wood and copper and iron. It has a soul, a...

Thank you for the great information and keep it up. My education in this subject goes back to my army days and I am overdue for a review! Roger

Lets look at the C-Brats also, and tell me where you could find a more experienced, friendly group of boaters. Many C-Brats have done amazing things in boats. C-Brats are out on the water in all kinds of conditions when most people who call themselves boaters are sitting by the fireplace...

This is a great topic and the fact of the matter is no single boat will do everything, so my suggestion is all of us need to own at least five boats, maybe more. Lets see, how about starting with a river drift boat, add several canoes, a multi-purpose dingy, an aluminum fishing boat, a 22 and 25...

We are seeking advice on Columbia River walleyes. What are the best launch sites? What times of the year are the best and the best stretches of river? We welcome any advice and tips from any walleye fishing brats! Thank you and see you on the water! Roger and Cheryl

Hats off to all the fine marine dealers out there and in particular, Kitsap Marine at Port Orchard. Matt Gurnsey and the entire crew at Kitsap are first class, professional, and can get the job done. Roger and Cheryl, In Cahoots-Idaho

I was born on the border and have crossed hundreds of times both legally and the other way which I won't mention. The Canadian border staff has always been a great bunch with a job to do, and done well, with efficiency and respect. I have ran into several jerks on the U.S. side with some sort of...

The Yellowstone River is everyone's river. It's more important to me than the Liberty Bell and Statue of Liberty, man made objects that we celebrate-especially around the fourth of July. Man made objects surrounded by motels, gas stations and junk shops. The Yellowstone is real country with the...

The average flow for the Snake River at this time is about 10,000 cfs. Last year at this date the cfs was 14,000. Today our cubic feet per second, at Rupert Idaho is 28,000, and expected to increase! Look out Portland, here it comes! IN CAHOOTS

Old glory is flying on the banks of the Snake River today, which is also our front yard. Water is high, a heat wave of 40F, and wind. Roger

Fun topic. Thank you, Roger

Thanks to all for the great time, which was cut short for us due to a centain grandson's birthday party in Portland. I owe too many personal "thanks", so I will leave it at thank you C-Brats, the best bunch of characters we have met. Will the lady that wanted a potato pin please contact us with...

We are looking forward to hearing all about your trip! I was stationed in the Main River area in the late 60's, and very impressed with the progress made by the Germans. Solar pannels and wind towers everywhere and great enginering in all respects. Great food, beer and wonderful, smart people...

That picture should be on the calander! Wonderful!

Anyone want a front hatch for a 22? The plexiglass was cracked when I bought the boat and C-Dory sent me the whole works which has been taking up room ever since I Used the glass out of it. If anyone wants it L=let me know and I will bring it to Friday harbor. Roger

This kind of discussion is a reflection of the great group of C-Brats and thank you for starting it! Tom- you said your paychecks in the marines were a thousand a month? My first paycheck in the army was $199.00. I must be alot older than you or I missed out somehow. We all know how the...

The CD 25 that swamped in Alaska floated all night in a vertical position until they could pick it up. This was with twin honda 90's on the stern. I would like to get a look at Tom's project, maybe I'll get a chance at Friday harbor. I love my 22, but the boss is getting to the point where she...

A friend has ordered a half model of a certain Foss tug and I was wondering if anyone has attempted a C-Dory model or half model? There used to be some decent line drawings on the old C- Dory web site but I haven't checked lately. Roger

A quick note-the Redding police were fast and professional- I was impressed with them- report filed-lost items reported- the crook was on his second trip and already had a stash from the boat out and away, which we didn't find but did find a trail of stuff he didn't want when it got light. Roger

We were on our way to the Delta recently and stopped at a motel in Redding California. I had told Cheryl that day that I should start sleeping in the boat while travelling. She thought that was silly, and not necessary. Anyway, after discussing this at the motel -"naw, we don't have any trouble...