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I changed all the bulbs on my 22 to LED. Go to a RV shop, they cost 75% less than a marine chandler. You can buy them online but if any arrive not working you have the hassle of sending them back and getting replacements. Buy from the RV shop and they replace any duds no questions asked. Martin.

I ran my 22 loaded. New bottom paint 4'' above the original at the stern, going down to 1" above original at the bow. That should work for you. Martin.

I too epoxied small squares of wood to the v-berth interior. Then hand screwed in some hooks. Now you can attach anything you want. Storage hammocks, bungee cords, home made pouches, etc. With a bit more effort you can attach shelves with storage under. The possibilities are endless. Martin.

Ask Harvey how many MPG he gets. I think he fills up about once a year.......lol Martin.

I sailed around the world before I bought a C-Dory, so I have a little experience. Been playing in boats since I could walk. Done seamanship courses, navigation courses, all sorts of other courses. So the key is, if you have not boated before, enroll on some courses. I planned the 2012 Comox...

Just thought I would mention Dodd Narrows for those who are not familiar. I have been through Dodd Narrows more times than I can count. I have gone through 2 hours either side of slack, that gives me a 4 hour window. The beauty of a C-Dory with no keel. I would not recommend you take...

I have done Princess Louisa twice. Both times I over nighted on the dock at Egmont. Good pub and a fuel dock. Egmont also has the slack water times for Malibu Rapids posted on a board at the marina. You can check your tide calculations with theirs and make sure they jive. Left Egmont on...

For a slant-back I would forget the zipper. Just keep the fasteners lubricated with a smear of silicon or something similar so they don't seize up and they will be fine as you enter and exit. Worked well on mine. Martin.

Interesting topic. But when I am tired and want to crash, don't know if I could remember all the lashings and knots to put it up properly! Martin.

My boat sizes, starting with.......18, 22, 33, 26, 22, 31, 22. Loved them all, every one had something to offer. Nomad was the 5th one. We try to live by our motto "Adventure before Dementia". You only live once, give it everything you got. Martin.

Once you have experienced twins and a Manson Supreme anchor, there is no going back. Am I biased? You betcha.....lol Martin.

I have not heard of a fatality involving a capsized C-Dory before. Is this an unwelcome first? Tragic. Martin.

I was shocked when I met Sam a couple of days ago. He has aged, he now looks like 24 or 25! Lol. Martin.

You'll never guessed who I just bumped into in La Cruz, Mexico. Sam from the Friday Harbor gatherings. He just arrived from the San Juans in his Norhavn 50. No fuel stops, San Juans to Mexico in one hit. Got a tour of his beautiful boat and caught up on old times. He says Hi to all his old...

Had my Wallas for 6 years, never a problem. No smell, very important to start up on high, shut off on high. A couple of gripes: Sitting opposite the Wallas I got quite hot, my wife sitting opposite me complained she was not warm enough! But she does feel the cold more than most. A little...

My opinion on boating has never changed. If you love boating but do not like today's gas prices, get a sail boat. If you want to go faster with less manual work to do on deck, get a power boat. If gas prices are a concern, get rid of power boat. Take up sailing or quit boating. For most of us...

True C-Brat Royalty. An inspiration to all of us. Martin.

I hope she was in full control of her faculties too. I do not know her and can only relate to the story as told to me by my neighbor. Martin.

Am I missing something Harvey? I thought it IS CUTE Martin