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  1. colbysmith

    2026 Delta and Bay Extravaganza Sign Up!

    Hi John. As the days go by quickly, when will you be coming out with the costs and other specifics for this event. I seem to remember sign up for food as well. Sitting here inside, on a windy and cold day, thinking about summer cruising. That and I'm lookng at a few weeks away from home in...
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    Hydraulic to EoH?

    Just wondering, while here on the subject of brakes. Since several of us with EOH disc brakes have experienced issues with the cheaper calipers, with the rubber boots around the caliper sliding pins disentigrating, and this is for those of us that trailer long mileage, have folks with surge...
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    Hydraulic to EoH?

    What brakes do you currently have? Surge hydraulic? All electric? Drums or disc? Stainless steel? If it's a newer trailer, I'll assume you have surge disc. As Bob and Tom said, it's not that hard to change over to EOH. It's the cost of the actuator, around $1000, and a controller if your...
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    Garmin AC/PC Adapter

    I have an old Garmin Ac/Pc Adapter, p/n 010-10276-00. Says it's for a GPSMAP 2006 / 2006C. I forget what I used it for, but it wasn't a 2006, so it must work for other stuff as well. Anyone that wants it, can have it. Just let me know and be ready to put the cost of shipping in the Tip Jar...
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    C Dory 22’ Trailer Recommendations

    My 22 came with an EZ-Loader tandem aluminum trailer. Bunks, not rollers. It was a great trailer. I replaced the old trailer my 25 came with, with a Load Rite. Again, tandem axle aluminum. It works well also. My 22 came with surge drum brakes and I replaced them with straight electric drum...
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    Fell Marine, Man Overboard Device Update

    HI Steve, To my knowledge, only the first FOB started, ie the skippers, kills the outboard. And a passenger can restart the boat after a few seconds, so they can come rescue you. The other Fob's that are started after the first one, will only set off a warning horn, but the motor will not...
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    Fell Marine, Man Overboard Device Update

    Hey Harvey. Better late than never. lol. I've had my Fell MOB+ installed now for a season. For the most part I like it. However, occasionally I'll have an issue where the device kills the outboard when I don't want it too. I've got both my main and kicker hooked up through it. Seems like...
  8. colbysmith

    2026 Hontoon Island Gathering. March 3,4,5. DeLand Florida on St. John’s river.

    John, at 7mph, our boats are starting to plow. I would suggest no more than 5mph maximum for slow speed minimum wake. (1200-1300 rpm). And for no wake, down to about 3-4 mph. (1000rpm).
  9. colbysmith

    CD-25 Cruiser ENDEAVOR Salvage Sale

    Ah, that makes sense now. Thanks for the drawing. I'd be very tempted to buy this cover from you, but I'm not sure about putting the eyebolt in there. If you get another buyer, take their money and run. lol. If you don't get it sold before or during Hontoon, let me know. I've been thinking...
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    CD-25 Cruiser ENDEAVOR Salvage Sale

    Thanks for those photos Dale. I have never used the Snad snaps before. Is the adhesive on them really that strong? I don't think I'd have any issue running a line around my roof mounted radar (it's towards the bow), and then either around my bow mounted search light, or rig up something to go...
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    CD-25 Cruiser ENDEAVOR Salvage Sale

    Hey Dale. I might be interested in the bow rain cover. Can you tell me more about it, how it’s attached under the brow, etc. I’m not coming to Hontoon this year as Rosanne is going on a medical mission to El Salvador over that same time period Colby
  12. colbysmith

    2026 Delta and Bay Extravaganza Sign Up!

    Hey Harvey, Glad to see you back on C-Brats! lol. The first time Rosanne and I did this trip, we took an extra day or two after the event and cruised up to Old Sacramento and spent the night in the marina, returning the next day. River was flowing pretty good at that time, due to spring run...
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    2026 Delta and Bay Extravaganza Sign Up!

    Works for me. Would be nice to have another slow boater with me. And there are some nice spots near the Duck Club to anchor and wait for the others if we get there before them. I actually plan on arriving Rio Vista, or nearby, on the 17th. But planning 500 miles a day driving out 2000 miles...
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    2026 Delta and Bay Extravaganza Sign Up!

    Thanks Steve. That was what I was thinking. 😊
  15. colbysmith

    2026 Delta and Bay Extravaganza Sign Up!

    Question. I know everyone pretty much runs fast (on plane) on this cruise, except in no wake zones, but would it be a problem if any of us (like me lol) wanted to run slow to conserve fuel and enjoy the scenery a little more? I know the Duck Club has a tricky entrance, but I am familiar with...
  16. colbysmith

    2026 Delta and Bay Extravaganza Sign Up!

    If you still have room, I think I'd like to bring C-Traveler out on this cruise again. Immediately afterwards I will be heading north and joining two of my other cruising buddies to cruise up the west side of Canada, possibly as far as Prince Rupert. So I may decide to skip Benicia and do the...
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    What controls at helm do folks use for main and kicker?

    When I had my 22, I had a connector rod. It could only be installed with both motors down. With the cable system, either motor can be in either position. If you decide to go with that system, be sure to follow the directions to grease the rod on the kicker side at the very least, annually. I...
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    What controls at helm do folks use for main and kicker?

    I have a cockpit helm, so that makes it a little different. I have hydraulic steering, and use seastar's cable tie system that goes between the kicker and main. Thus, I can steer either motor from either position. (Cabin or Helm). My main's throttle is at the cabin helm, while the kicker...
  19. colbysmith

    Epilogue to Great Lakes to Inland Rivers Loop Segment Adventure (on FindPenquins)

    Rosanne was wondering if you got Cat-O-Mine fixed yet and back on the water. I'll show her this. :-)
  20. colbysmith

    2026 Friday Harbor C-Brats Get-Together

    I had every intention of making the gathering this year, but as of now, looks like I'll be cruising with two of my cruising buddies between Anacortes and farther north, possibly Prince Rupert. Planning to be on the water from late April until end of June, so you may see us if you are on the...
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