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I also agree with Sunbeam. This C-Brats site is already a great central forum for our boats. Like many others, I do not do Facebook or any of the new age social media programs. I love technology but don't have a desire to be that connected. I must admit through, my wife does Facebook and...

Well James, I have to admit I was afraid you (or someone) might ask that. I'll see if I can explain it... In our boat there is a trick to making the forward dinette seat a front-facing seat so the passenger can sit across from the captain. To do so I must first drop the dinette table...

James, the table is hinged and folds down against the hull when turning the dinette into a berth. The table is not used to make the berth however. Instead, a separate piece of wood is laid across the space between the seat cushions and then the two backrest cushions are placed on top of...

Joe, Our bracket contains no identifying info so can't provide any insight in that regard. Rob

James, I've now put 4 photos of our drop-down table bracket in the "Projects" sub-album of our boat Freedom. They are on page 2 of the sub-album. Sorry, I don't know how to post them in this message thread. Rob

We have a legless table on our Cape Cruiser, it is how they built the interior. It has never collapsed on us and we've been in some pretty rough water. We also have 2 plastic sliding drawers that are installed into the bottom of the table, one on each side of the support bracket. One...

Very good article, thanks for posting it Colby. It will be fascinating to see what, if anything, is actually done. This past Wednesday Lake Mead hit an historic low, the lowest level it has been since it was being filled. It is expected to continue dropping thru June. It will then...

Before Mary and I towed Freedom eastward in 2014 to enjoy sections of the Great Loop (which was absolutely fabulous) we joined the America's Great Loop Cruisers Association (AGLCA). We found the membership to be worthwhile but since being back home we have let the membership lapse. I still...

Our Venture has maroon colored trim and the original owner went with maroon Sunbrella for the bimini and enclosure. The canvass maker (JP's Canvass in Florida - Tampa area I think) did a wonderful job. We really like both, but if I were going to do it I would go with a beige/tan color. It...

So it is possible, that's pretty cool. Thanks for all the informative responses! Rob

Bob, The bunks on our trailer end right at the back of the transom so there is no space whatsoever under the stern. And towards the bow they run far forward in that direction as well, bending and curving upward with the hull and leaving no space until about the last few feet. I like all...

Hi Folks, Mary and I are preparing for our first trip north with our boat. We tentatively plan to start cruising in the southern area around Tacoma and slowly work north, probably ending our voyage after the Bellingham gathering. We'll probably pause our cruising midstream and fly home...

We have 2 foldable electric bikes that we take when cruising. They fit quite well across the back of the cockpit. They are 3-speed and the brand is called VeloMini. They go about 12 mph max and the battery lasts about 12 miles. You can see photos of them in our album. We love them...

Fascinating! I had no idea...

I heartily second Harvey's recommendation of the BoatUS membership, specifically including the $15 trailer assist club membership. This can be a real lifesaver if you breakdown in the middle of nowhere and either don't have the right tool or for some reason can't (or don't want to) do the fix...

Hey Chris... Thanks for posting the photos you found, they prompt some additional thoughts! Sounds like we have a similar interest. Neither my wife nor I are tall so we are also not hindered by the headroom issue. A definite plus. With that said, I am still going to keep whatever we do...

Hi all.... In our Venture model we use a small nylon hammock strung on each side of the main cabin to store miscellaneous food items - things like cookies, chips, bread, granola bars, etc. When empty the hammocks hang at the top of the window line, but when full they hang down obscuring the...

"Boaterhoming" in the small town of West Yellowstone, MT, while on the way to a gathering on Yellowstone Lake, WY.

Cruising beautiful Flaming Gorge Reservoir, UT