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Yabut, did you stop at the "treasure chest" on Stuart Island? That was my favorite part about hiking there 15 years ago. I assume that is still there?

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With the short distance from Anacortes to Friday Harbor, the difference in fuel burn and tidal flow won't be significant. Just pick the timing that doesn't put wind against tidal flow when crossing Rosario Strait (for a better ride). You can buy "Ports and Passes" chart book that will give you...

The suggestion to leave your rig in Anacortes or Bellingham is spot on: you are going to pay somewhere around $300 (+/-) to put your truck, boat, and trailer on the Washington State Ferry to Friday Harbor... and miss some really nice boating. I drove commercial whale watch boats out of Friday...

While we're talking about updating testing materials and making comparisons to the FAA and pilot training, there need to be some changes for the requirements to get a captain's license. I got my OUPV about 30 years ago, a Master License a few years after that. Not once did I have to show...

Congrats on the sale, Greg! Dave has himself a fine vessel. Hope you'll keep us up to date on this next chapter - wish you three all the best!

Having had marine toilets that use salt water and the RV-type toilet in the CD-25, I would have to recommend against using salt water. The smell that typical marine heads get is due to the critters in the salt water dying in the lines. With the fresh water flush and use of RV holding tank...

Congrats on the sale, Joe and Ruth. It was not an easy decision for Joan and me, but we were ready to change our travel style and a big truck did not fit into that change. I can sense the angst in your decision, as well. The hurt of watching it drive away is made easier knowing it is going to...

It is tough. We've been through it, and the hurt is like a punch in the heart. You have 17 years of memories... there will be times that someone will mention him, or you will see a "Facebook Memory" that you posted about him 8 years ago, and that wave of hurt will sweep over you. With time...

Sea trial? Sure: show me the money. I sold a sailboat once to a guy who had never owned a boat. He drove from Florida to Texas to look at it... so, I figured he must have some serious interest. We took him out for a sea trial, after he said he wanted the boat. I let him know that the sea...

There are CD-25s that have 200hp or twin 90s, that came from the factory with that setup. Proof enough?

A big thumbs-up for all you do to keep this place "home" for a lot of us! :thup :thup Thanks, Will.

Some of us who have made that move understand, Mike. In a way, the boat is still “in the family” now that it is with Will. When we sold Wild Blue, it went to a long-time sailing friend of mine… nice to know that it is going to someone who will give it good care. Best wishes, Jim

I neglected to say that we had 50' of chain on that 22 pound Delta Quick Set. That combination worked well for us.

We used a 22 pound Delta Quick Set as the main anchor on Wild Blue (CD-25); carried two additional anchors when cruising: a 17 pound Danforth, and a lightweight Fortress FX-11 (7 pounds), as backup and when 2 anchors were necessary.

As others have noted, there are a few boats out there that have some of what the OP had listed. But, none of those offer the package of amenities, economy, reasonable weight, easy launch/retrieval, and weather-tight helm that makes the 22' C-Dorys unique. If the budget and tow vehicle can...

Hi Steve - Dr Bob will be the one to give you advice on all things Pensacola. No doubt you have checked climate charts, but it can be a bit chilly in the Panhandle in the winter if you are headed there soon... expect low 60s for a daytime high in Jan and Feb. (definitely warmer than Idaho...

The Ranger 25 (diesel model) is heavier and draws more than the CD-25. As such, it needs to go in deeper to come off the trailer. Beyond that, it is just a matter of having the right equipment for the launch... most of it is similar: lines, fenders, get the boat in deep enough, start the...

We have stayed at the RV park that is next to the Chula Vista Marina. The marina has ample parking and a decent bar/restaurant. There is a park in that same area (between the RV park and the bay); very nice during the day, not sure I'd be comfortable walking around there at night. Fenced and...

We have used Westview Storage, that is connected with Cotton Lane Golf and RV Resort, and River Crossing Self-Storage on Van Buren. They are both set-up for long-term storage, so you have to sweet-talk 'em to get just a few days (or pay for a month). Another issue is having to empty everything...