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We are looking at cruising the Canadian canals starting in the second week of August. We would like to do a loop of the Trent Severn, Rideau and maybe Richelieu to Lake Champlain down to the Erie canal. Thinking of going as far as we can until weather or canal closings force us to stop...

We have a 2006 TomCat. We also have cruised hundreds of miles at "trawler speeds" 6 to 8 mph. We traveled 1600 miles in South East Alaska in 2015 following Jay and Jolee "Hunkydory" in their CD 22'. We also got 5 to 6 miles per gallon at this speed, but had the capability to run at 30 mph in...

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Pat, What oil change interval are you shooting for? 100 hrs, 200 hrs? If your running at 2000 RPM or less, is it OK to extend the hours vs. running at 4000 RPM. I have changed the oil with the extraction pumps a few times. Once at Campbell River, BC and once in the Broughtons. When on...

https://www.cellularsolutions.com/product/470108.html 470108 WeBoost is an all band 12 Volt powered booster, but kind of pricey at $380 We have used a Wilson Sleek in the past, but it was 120 V AC powered. We used it in the RV.

Jake, Most mornings the water is OK for crossing in either direction. The wind usually comes up in the afternoon. Storms are the exception and cause problems, watch the weather and buoy reports. My experience is in the spring and summer months.

Pat, I second what Jim said on taking care of the First Mate. I got this air conditioner at Walmart for less than $100. It will run on a Honda 2000, maybe on a Honda 1000. It fits in the center opening window on a CD 25. PVC pipe legs and a plastic piece for the bottom. Sunbrella shroud...

I'm not aware that the factory ever offered saddle tanks in any of the C-Dory 22' boats. I put saddle tanks in the '84 Classic/Angler we owned, but it was an owner installed upgrade. I put a 20 gallon tank under each gunnel and retained the 12 gallon under the motorwell tank for a 52 gallon...

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http://www.lowrance.com/Products/Mapping/ Lake Insight, should work for Lake Powell on the HDS-8

I bought one of the strobes a few years ago when they were around $65. I keep it to remain legal with the flare requirement. If a distress situation occurs, I will first light some of the many out of date flares I've accumulated over the years

My go-to cooler is a K2. I wonder why they weren't rated. I holds ice better that a Pelican. I bought a Summit 70 "scratch and dent" for under $200 shipped. http://www.k2-coolers.com/

Pat, We have had Sirius radio for 10 years or so. We use a portable unit, and move it from truck to RV to boat or wherever. It worked as far north as Skagway Ak and south well into Mexico. Your always up on what's going on in the world. Plus your choice of music genre.

Pat, This is probably the storage yard I remembered from the 2006 trip. http://www.gladesboatstorage.com/rates.htm It looks like they store about anything. $2.50/ft per month, for trailer at 30'= $75.00 plus $25/ month for a truck, so about $100/month for truck and trailer.

Every C-dory we have had, has featured the two position bimini mount. Above is the TC 255 version. and with the bimini up. This photo also features a dingy rack that I built and used for a couple of cruises. Not a great idea in hindsight.

We came down the Caloosahatchee from Lake Okeechobee in 2006. As I remember there was a large storage facility on the south side of the river a number of miles above Ft. Meyers, but I don't remember a name. Maybe Wild Blue, Jim can remember. There were quite a few acres of boats dry docked...

Pat, Have you nailed down a secure and affordable place to leave the truck and trailer?

I am re-reading "Halcyon Days Cruising America" on the Kindle APP. Great read and prep for a future trip around the "Great Loop". Thanks Bill and El.

I had the shower hot flex hose pop off under the galley cabinet. The hose clamp was not tight enough. The only problem was I was in the process of showering. Dashing naked and soap covered, to the water pressure switch. Then cleaning out the cabinet enough to re-attach the hose, so I could...

Great news Bob, we've been on pins and needles all day. Hoping for a favorable outcome. Maybe we can talk some more about boats. Planning to see you at future events. Give Marie a hug from us.