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Donald, I've never held too much on coincidences, same numbers, comparisons - things like that. Here's an anecdote that could help you out. This guy wakes up for work usually at 630AM. This day it was 555AM. He walks 5 blocks to catch his bus to work; Bus #5. He offers his usual $1. fee...

My Grandma used to say, "There is only one thing that never changes: change." Aye. and Naysayers say, "But what about before the Big Bang?" hhmmmm... Answer: "Go blo. That's before 'never' ."

Many boating stories exist for many reasons. The commonality is they all end. Changing a boat to better fit your personal requirements may lengthen your story for the short term but not in the long term which is always the same; it ends. Maybe some evidence the journey is more important than...

I cannot imagine there is a single 'right' answer to this question that applies to all. My boating endeavors began at about age 8 and ceased as an octogenarian. In the in-between, I've been witness to new boaters quitting immediately after their first storm scare at sea. Alternately, I met a...

My apology. The intent was not to make light of the serious cold weather occurring now. Certainly and sadly, this deep freeze is spelling misery, or worse for many. Aye.

COLD WEATHER ACTIVITIES IN USA 60 ABOVE ZERO Floridians turn the heat on. People in the Midwest plant gardens. 50 ABOVE ZERO Californians shiver uncontrollably. Midwesterners sunbathe. 40 ABOVE ZERO Italian and English cars won't start. People in the Midwest drive with the windows down...

Asking where to go with a boat? Here's an easy answer: go where there's liquid water. In the northern hemisphere, go south until your butter melts. The reverse is true if you live in the southern hemisphere (C-Brats has reach). The rest, about what kind of boating and shoreside endeavors perk...

Yeah. Not much to debate on weight when the numbers are there in front of you... Aye.

Your Googled weights above are not correct. See below. Two Honda 115s on a CD 25? Nope. The Honda "Hi Power" 115 is 4 cyl, 2354 cc 480+ lbs x 2 = 960+ lbs Honda's website: The Honda "Mid Range" 90 is 4 cyl, 1496 cc 360ish lbs x 2 = 720ish lbs Honda's website: Aye.

It's a practical matter. You can put what ever hp you want on your boat; i.e. ignore the Mfg recommended maximum. If you have a problem, accident, claim or injure someone and have exceeded or ignored the Mfg's recommendations in the power, number of occupants or modified your vessel outside...

Two Honda 115s on a CD 25? Nope. The Honda "Hi Power" 115 is 4 cyl, 2354 cc 480+ lbs x 2 = 960+ lbs The Honda "Mid Range" 90 is 4 cyl, 1496 cc 360ish lbs x 2 = 720ish lbs and the mfg hp rating for the CD 25 is 200. I had twin Honda 90s on a CD 26 which was about ideal for me. You could do...

It's simple. First you learned to crawl before you walked. So, learn how to handle one engine, then get two. Then, you'll know. Aye.

I clearly see there is no Hontoon for me. Best wishes in your hunt for what will seem to be your perfect boat*. T'is the Season, Christmas and all. The best present is becoming aware real gifts aren't where or what you expect. Aye. * It doesn't exist.

That's because I'm a sort of swashbuckling kinda guy. How does your wife feel, Donald :xseek ? Aye. PS: Just funnin' with ya.

Donald, The hunt is often the most pleasurable part of buying a boat (sort of like dating the field before settling down...). My experience is don't miss it and sharing it with others dilutes it; no-one else has your exact ideas, preconceptions, fantasies, plans or experiences and can tell...

The bottom line in all these old 'boat v motor' ramblings is, once selected, a motor powered boat is optimally useful in limited conditions. If you want more versatility, you are going to need different boats. The main error in selecting propulsion I have seen is to underpower your boat. Aye...

The boat trailers I've had, including a tandem trailer for a CD 26 Venture, do not ride well without a load; bouncing, noise, vibrations. Short distances are tolerable. This should be no surprise since their engineering and purpose is to function properly under load. Aye.

We knew they were coming. Some didn't believe they would amount to much. Others were interested but seem satisfied with low end performance. Things have changed with epower for boats as big money is behind the effort. You can be part of it by investing* and never go on the water. Have another...

An old addage: A boat is nothing more than a hole in the water to throw money into. Another: If you have to ask details about pricing a boat you want, you can't afford it. Strangely, many CD owners are very cost conscious about maximizing fuel burn to save $ when the boat purchase ($$,$$$...

Boarding a skittish dinghy can be tricky, even for the nimble. If you have the mindset to "do it anyway", thinking ladders, securing it to a cleat or using fenders will safely facilitate your decision, guess again. My suggestion for the stubborn is to practice*, a strange concept to some with...