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Well, I have been off the site for a while. I think this was the longest ever with over 240 replies to ponder. Did miss it, just had other issues. First off, Thanks to Gary and Colleen for hitting it out of the park with their organizing, delegating and weather control. You two are great...

Good advice, not just for the summer but anytime. (Even for your land vehicles.) Harvey SleepyC :moon

WOW, we are getting a whole fleet of C-Dorys up on the Island. So Cool. I learned to boat (well, an 8ft plywood dingy) growing up on the island at Sidney. Knew all the boat names at most of the marinas there. Congrats on the new to you CD. Enjoy making new great memories. Harvey SleepyC...

Well, experience, yes some, lifetime of smaller paddle craft, and smaller sailing boats, 10 to 18 feet. Ran a power boat teaching water skiing in college, along with everything else water craft related. Spent a year and a half trying to buy a CD-22, but was never number one on the call back...

Randy, Nice report, Thank you for sharing it. Sounds like an excellent trip was had by all. PLI is truly a special place. Must have been fun to see the Kenmore crew up there. My first time there one landed in front of me and I thought they were close enough to leave skid marks on the cabin...

Jay, Thanks for sharing your trip here. What a neat trip, sorry Jolene is not able to be along. Interested in how the single handing is going for everyone, and if there are any particular challenges for them there? Do you all have auto pilot so you can get a bit of steering relief...

Tom, I don't know if you are thinking of me, but I did replace my whole system earlier this year, but it is all gone EXCEPT for the DSM 250 HD Fishing sounder module and wires. This was in perfect working condition when it was taken out of the boat in Feb 2022. Harvey SleepyC :moon

Hey Mark, C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on your retirement. Glad your there. As to Florida, I have only flown in and our a few times for work conferences, so my 2 cents are only about worth that much. I wouldn't trade my chances with a big shake or a volcano second show for the chances of a...

Colby, Hope your travel trip goes well. There is a fair chance I will be able to meet up and cross wakes while you are on the water there. Probably in the Kalama or Cathlamet area. Harvey SleepyC :moon

Sorry for your troubles. It is going to be a headache for a while. I would be looking at hiring a good marine surveyor before getting very far with the insurance people. I also agree, that some of that FG damage especially could be from entrapped moisture VERY rapidly expanding. All the best...

Robert Welcome. You are going to enjoy that investment. As to gatherings, Coming up mid May is the Friday Harbor C-BRAT gathering (FH-CBGT) in Friday Harbor, on San Juan Island. Take a quick trip up, do a walk-on onto the ferry for one day and see a bunch of really neat people with some...

I know I'm late to this party, but what :shock: a scum line on Colbys boat. :roll: I be not :wink: As to the measurements, There can be tidal fluctuations in water levels even quite a ways upstream from the ocean, so be sure and know if those measurements are at Mean High Tide or ...

NECoastie, Welcome. Yup, there is value to that hardtop. AND, it is a great investment in peace of mind, sanity and wonderful memories. Congratulations on making a great choice. Harvey SleepyC :moon

Tim, WOW she must be really smart. I thought she was a baby just like a couple or couple a couple years ago. WOW, kids grow fast. Karl, Sorry to see you aren't going to make it this year. Will miss seeing you and Tango. (And I have my own new SD card. Thanks you again.) Harvey SleepyC :moon

I would not move the batteries into the cabin, unless you are changing the battery type from the FLA. You don't want that off gassing culprit inside with you. Harvey SleepyC :moon

I think you are right about Tomahawk and Hayden being joined at some point. Harvey SleepyC :moon

Jay and Marti's set up is the same as mine for twin Yami 40's. BUT, I am running 2 Group 29, FLA RV Deep Cycle batteries. I run on both most of the time, but each engine charges its own battery and they start off the both switch. That was the original setup buy the original owner. I was his...

I agree with Colby. If the weather is good, (Stable High pressure for 24 to 48 hours each way) it should be doable. That 25 miles is the same as crossing Juan de Fuca Strait and (among others) Brock or Catman here, has taken his 16 across Juan de. I have seen smaller boats cross there too...

DNS, Welcome and congrats on your "inheritance". You are in the right place, both the forum category and the C-BRAT site. You are wise to consider windage. It can make a difference. You are towing a CD-25 so I am guessing that you are using a tandem axel trailer. That will help, as the...

Dave, to post photos you first have to have a photo album on this site. You need to send a PM to the Admin guys and ask for an album. They are generally pretty quick to respond. Then you load the pix into the album and from there you can transfer them to your thread posts. Admin is the first...