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Happy New Year!!! We're planning to be on the ICW for several months this summer, cruising from Florida to the Chesapeake and back.... It's going to be hot and humid .... We don't have a/c for "Dessert First," and since we hope to anchor-out a lot, shorepower won't be available very often...

I guess one of the items I failed to mention should also be in your cruising practices. It goes along with the old saying: "A place for everything, and everything in its place." When you're boating (alone or with a crew) know where certain items are stored can be Very helpful. Routinely...

There are a number of good solo-safety suggetions here. I'll throw in two suggestions. They're not in the safety realm, but they add to to the convenience factor. We always keep "fixed" bow and stern lines in place for both port and starboard. The four bitter ends of the lines are secured in...

Joel, I just checked our NOV2013 mileage from Hontoon Island SP to NAS JAX: 113sm. I don't recall too many manatee (wakeless) areas on the St. Johns, but there are a few. From what I remember most of the wakeless areas seem to be on the ICW. Someone else can probably clarify that.... We...

Tyboo and DaNag ... if this is a little too far over the Acceptable Edge, please feel free to delete. . . . . . . . . . The husband leans over and asks his wife, "Do you remember the first time we had sex together over fifty years ago? We went behind the village tavern where you leaned against...

...maybe AC should be named: Very Active Captain! We had a great lunch yesterday and enjoyed meeting both Jeff and Karen. Lordy, talk about an engerized couple; just Amazing. The lunch conversation was non-stop for three hours. Both of us love Active Captain, but getting to meet/know...

Mary and I will be having lunch with Jeff and Karen Siegel (they own and run Active Captain) on Tuesday (12/9) in Cocoa, FL. We have used and enjoy AC, and we're both very anxious to meet this incredibly creative couple. If there are any burning AC issues you would like us to mention, please...

An elderly man was stopped by the police around 2 a.m and was asked where he was going at that time of night. The man replied, "I'm on my way to a lecture about alcohol abuse and the effects it has on the human body, as well as smoking and staying out late." The officer then asked, "Really...

...if you're going to be at the St. John's CBGT and you've been thinking of having any work done on your trailer, here's a recommendation. Last year we really needed some aluminum welding and other things beefed up on our trailer. We took it to B&G Trailers, Inc in Deland, FL (2340...

The spring latch on our CC23's "door stop" rusted and broke several months ago. There appeared to be no way to replace the broken spring. I looked in various marine supply stores and other locations but never found the OEM part. Recently, while surfing the 'net I happened on the magic word...

SS Door Stop & Catch

Take the time to do the Florida survey. It is very well done, and addresses several issues of interest to the boating community. Best, C&M

Doug, Rec'd your PM. The seat is in the attic of our rental. I have to go over there tomorrow, and will retrieve it. It may be a few days until I can get it sent out. Best, Casey&Mary

Doug, We have a like new (tan) helm seat from our 2006 Cape Cruiser. You can have it for the shipping if you want it. As far as I know it's the same seat that was used in the CD22, but I'm sure someone on 'Brats will know for sure. Best, Casey&Mary

In the late 70's, while working at Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park, CO) I was doing flight training in nearby Longmont. I also scattered ashes over the "Front Range" on several occasions to earn money for flight time. On the first scattering job I flew to the appropriate location...

Aiviq, Thanks for what seems to be a very enlightened and understandable view re ebola. ...you have helped clear-up-my-mind a great deal. I think the ebola issue comes atop a general malaise in America. We're scared. Domestically we have concerns about our Country - its 'direction, the...

Interesting thread, and I'm sure several folks will benefit. We're home now, but with the exception of about six weeks (two trips) in Florida earlier this year - 2014 has mostly been a non-boating year for us. That will probably change in 2015. Our current (very rough) plan is to launch the...

Barry is correct, Space-A is limited to active duty, reservists on orders, and military retiree's. And it's a priority system. As one commentor stated: The family pet of an active duty person will board before a retiree. We have always wanted to try Space-A but haven't gotten around to it...

Dr. Bob, We have the same freezer that you and Marie have, and (so far...) it has given excellent service. If I have a thermistor problem at some point in the future, do you have a part number/price/source for the Waeco/Dometic "kit" that you mentioned? Best, C&M

Several months ago Defender Marine had the Fujinon stabilized binoculars on sale for less than $1K. I bought a pair and have been Very impressed with the performance. http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?pa ... 24&id=6675 Best, C&M