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Cummins 270 B

Hi Bob, The power is a 270 hp B series Cummins. The boat cruises happily at 9-10 knots and uses around 3 gph at 9 knots. Top is 13 knots. I've got some interior pictures and an engine room picture that I can add. Lyle

Thanks Leo, I still remember your 18 Toland. I called you about it years ago before we bought our 25 C-Dory. I liked that boat then and I still like it. Yes, it is an Ed Monk, Jr design. It was built using the molds from the original 43 Tolly and stretching them 3' in the stern to...

Some of you have expressed interest in the work that we've been doing on our new boat. I've put some pictures in a new album in our Bess-C pictures that show the boat before and after the addition of the radar arch, roof over the sundeck and full canvas. She is presently out of the water for...

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Canvas, Radar Arch, Hardtop

Shaft with prop removed for work

Sternthruster addition

Bessie 45 after addition of canvas, radar arch and hardtop

Bessie 45 before Top and Canvas additions

Tim, We purchased a building for our business with an SBA loan a few years ago. At that time, there was one local bank in our area that specialized in putting together SBA loans. All of the other bankers in the area knew who they were and would refer to them. There must be one or two local...

Bessie at dock before additions

Bessie at dock before additions

Bessie on the water before additions

Ken, This sounds like a great trip. Were you fishing out of Masset the whole time, or did you visit other areas? Lyle

Tom's just having a bad day. He's often offensive, but seldom offended (just kidding Tom). Must have heard that real estate has just bottomed out at the same price levels as spring of '03. Lyle

Pat, Our new boat has inadequate electronics on it. I'm leaning towards a Garmin system. However, I do have room for a computer and monitor on the boat. Is Coastal Explorer the best option for PC software? How difficult is it for a non techie to load and use it? What are the advantages and...

Ken, I'm really happy to see that you're getting to the Queen Charlottes. You're taking enough time to find the fish. It's an interesting place. I look forward to your report when you get back. Which fishing buddy are you taking along? Lyle

Boris & Judy, Thanks for writing about one of our favorite areas in the world, Clayoquot and Barkley Sounds. We've spent 20 years exploring the area. Looks like you saw many of the best sights. Did you stop at Hesquiat Harbor north of the Hot Springs on your way to Nootka Sound? Cougar...