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After Jim's comment about having a knife onboard I've got to tell the Tenakee Springs (AK) story. I was at the town dock, solo, and preparing to go over to the fuel dock. When I turned on the VHF (CH16) I heard someone saying "...there appears to be an overturned boat out near the Tenakee...

The subject of rendering, or receiving, assistance while afloat is something we've often thought about, but I don't recall seeing it discussed on C-Brats; so here goes.... We are all actively engaged in recreational (sometimes commercial) boating in one way or another. Day trips, longer...

Your comment: "We checked into Wrangell but did not have any luck getting our calls returned (outside of the Harbor Master which informed us that they will not be taking any boats under 40ft next year)." I certainly hope the comment was directed at storage "on-the-hard," and not transient...

Your Adventure sounds fine, but like Dauntless, it's pretty ambitious. Be sure to factor-in some weather days. Since you're planning to spend a few (several?) summers exploring Southeast, I would urge you to have a good/stout cover for your boat. Depending on where you store it, the chances...

We have done quite a lot of cruising with a standard porta-potty (one not rigged for a pump-out) and it has worked fine. We find it easier to use a regular toilet for dumping than search for a pump-out station or vessel. I don't know what the BC reg's regarding porta-potties, but it has never...

Now you have my curiosity 'up. I know FAA used to have FAR's for testing ELT's (don't you just love these acronym's?). As I recall an ELT was only supposed to be "tested" on the hour or w/in :05 after the hour, and for not more than three cycles. Do other electronic beacons have similar...

Brent, I filled out the form, obtained the user key and tried to use the GEP download link, but it keep's taking me back to the standard version of Google Earth (which I already had). What am I doing wrong? C

Be sure to update your Active Captain database before you go. Very handy. There are LOTS of good places to anchor but two that we particularly enjoyed were at Boca Chita Key (north end of Biscayne NP), and the cove on the ocean side adjacent to the north end of Curry Hammock SP on Little Crawl...

And for those inclined toward a Northwest Passage passage in a somewhat smaller vessel, read: Kabloona in a Yellow Kayak by Victoria Jason. http://www.amazon.com/Kabloona-Yellow-K ... 0888012187 Best, C&M

Hey G&C! We're currently in AZ "downsizing" stuff from the house prior to putting it on the market. We plan to head East in about mid-February, hopefully to get in on the Hontoon Island CBGT but we'll see.... From there, plans call for us to launch at Astor, FL and head North on the ICW to the...

My experience is similar to what Bruce and Dr. Bob relate, but with a single Honda 90 on a CD22. When I bought the new boat in 2003 it had trim tabs. They worked ok, and definitely provided the ability to control lateral trim and so-so pitch trim. I wanted more ability to control the pitch...

God, 'Ya gotta Love Wyoming, and Wyomian's (sp?). Did you actually pull that grade just west of Buffalo? It's been a while, but I remember is was heart-stopping. Good on 'Ya! Best, C&M

I guess I'm a little reluctant to put this in the open forum (lest someone think I'm a party-pooper), but although this is a creative Idea, in my opinion it goes well beyond what I think of in terms of CBGT's. If it's home-grown talent (ie. Jim Bathurst playing his guitar or Pat Anderson on...

Brat's, Both the pot holders and the Fortress have been claimed. Best, C&M

We are in AZ downsizing 'stuff preparing to put the house/shop/RV site on the market. While going through stuff in the shop I found a new pair of the little arms used on a Wallas to keep a pot from sliding around. I have no use for them. They're available to anyone for postage. Best, C&M...

Here is a side-by-side review of Pico & Kermit chairs and a couple of other brands: http://www.st-owners.com/forums/showthr ... s-Packseat Several years ago I bought a folding chair called a "Strongback" chair. (http://www.strongbackchair.com). I assembled it, sat in it (very comfortable )...

If you don"t have a swimstep reboarding using the cavitation plate isn't too difficult if you practice it. Obviously you want to MAKE SURE THE MOTOR IS SHUT OFF AND NO ONE WILL INADVERTENTLY RESTART IT(!) If you choose to use the cavitation plate as a step, a 4-6" piece of non skid tape...

Since we're (now) talking about kayak books - try "Kabloona in the Yellow Kayak." One of my favorites. http://www.amazon.com/Kabloona-Yellow-K ... s=Kabloona Best, C

My mind is 'whirring with possibilities. We already have a fan very similar to what you (Dr. Bob) described. It's about 12" square and 3" thick, has three speeds, and operates off 12V, internal rechargeable batteries, or D-cell batteries. I had toyed with ideas about how to suspend it over...

Both of these are interesting ideas - in fact they might both be useful. One for rainy conditions and the other for when you want to catch any light air. Thanks! C&M