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Glad to hear the lithium system is working for you. The Class B campervan we have has 600 amp hours of battery, 300w solar on the roof, and a 260 amp underhood "generator" (actually a high output additional alternator). There is a learning curve in using the system, after 35+ years of dealing...

We found the Wallas was a great addition to the boat: one device that could cook and heat. It was reliable and efficient. Scan Marine helped us diagnose problems twice - once I had to replace the glow plug, which they overnighted to me, along with instructions for install. The other time, it...

Here's a free opinion: one of the best accessories for a C-Dory is a trailer. It opens up your cruising area from around Puget Sound to any coastal water, some spectacular lakes, and historic rivers. Since you are new to boating, you may have thoughts in mind on how you will use the boat...

Just another opinion: The Rossborough RF-245 is a very nice boat. It's a heavier build than a C-Dory, and more deadrise (deeper V), meaning it will take more horsepower to move it around. It "feels" more spacious to me than a CD-25 (which is significantly more spacious than a CD-22). Two...

I'm with Dr Bob on this - the camperback we had on Wild Blue greatly expanded our comfort. Ours was made by King canvas and had the eisenglass plastic panels on a section of the sides and back. Those panels would roll up with a screen underneath that allowed good air flow, even on hot days...

I didn't see the bottom of the hull in that Jasper site, but... if it is a deeper V hull (and looked likely from the video of it on plane), it will require more horsepower (and need to be at a higher speed to plane) than the flatter hull C-Dorys.

That may not be a C-Brat site issue, if no one renewed the site hosting for Bill and El's website. That would be a historical loss if that's the case.

Who'da thought I'd agree with Foggy on something?? :wink: Life and circumstances change, but none of us are getting outta here alive. Life IS the journey. If you would have asked me a dozen or so years ago about boating, my conclusions would have been different than the answer today. I...

In 2006, we retired TO boating. We had been sailors for years, but wanted to spend time cruising by a powerboat. We ordered a C-Dory 25 at the Seattle Boat Show that year, then went back to Texas (we had built a small vacation home there) and put our home, business, and commercial property up...

Dale, your description made my hind end pucker. Glad no one was injured and that your insurance company made you whole again. Boatwise, it sounds like you made a smart decision for the way you intend to use this new boat. You have made the best of the situation. Enjoy the new boat and travel...

Just a heads-up for anyone considering bringing an RV to San Juan Island - check the price for the Washington State Ferry so you aren't surprised. When we last brought a motorhome and a tow (cargo trailer) there for the season (7 years ago), the price was around $400, with extra charges for the...

We were fortunate that we got to "practice" retiring for about 15 years (taking a couple months during the winter to go south) before we actually did it (in 2006). During most of those years, we had diesel pusher motorhomes that allowed us to cruise the Sunbelt, from southern California to...

With a maximum of 10 participants, it won't likely be much of an impact. We have done both of these gatherings in the past, and while both are a fun experience, this one is a group cruise while FH is pretty much a gathering and kind of a "season opener" get-together for the Salish Sea folks.

We've had various small motors for dinghies over the years: 2.5, 3.5, and 4 hp two strokes that were light enough to move around, but still a handful when going from the main boat to a dinghy. My least favorite was the Honda 5hp, which was hard starting (especially after being run for a while)...

You may want to check with the authorities on the lake(s) that have a 10hp maximum engine allowed, but where I've seen that, you can NOT use a boat with a bigger engine, even if that engine is not in the water. Our C-Dory had a single and a small kicker (on an adjustable bracket on the stern)...

The problem is perception - we are all partial to images of our own boat... and it's hard to get a photo of your boat when you are running the boat. So, we wind up with photos of the boat at the dock or on the trailer. We used to do calendars of our boat even back in our sailing days. These...

There are places along the way to the border if you are going to Rocky Point where you can buy short term Mexico insurance for your truck. You absolutely do NOT want to travel in Mexico without Mexico insurance.

When we ordered our boat and got the "factory canvas," that's the way they made it. I always thought the exterior windshield cover was designed to make things more exciting if you drug anchor in a crowded anchorage at night. (rimshot). My wife made interior covers for each of the 3...

I was reading recently about how the interest in photography is waning. Only around 32% of households have a camera other than their cell phone. Seems that people aren't taking photos for the pleasure of creating a nice image as much these days. 25-30 years ago, you could see the interest in...

Happy Thanksgiving to you and Marie, from Joan and me. Enjoy your day with friends! We'll be doing the day with our daughter and son-in-law. The 4 of us volunteered at St Mary's Food Bank yesterday... yes, we have much to be thankful for. Wishing a blessed Thanksgiving and holiday season to...