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We've had an unforseen change of plans and now might be able to attend this gathering. We aren't sure yet but maybe. I was looking for a good launch ramp in Active Captain and didn't find one in the Poulsbo vicinity. What ramp(s) do you recommend for this gathering? I am hoping to find...

There are a couple of USCG apps so you should be looking for the new boating safety one issue last Saturday. In my situation, when I searched for the app in the Google Play store using my wife's Samsung smartphone it showed up and loaded just fine. But when I searched using my Android based...

I'm glad to read that several boats are seriously considering this. We plan to do it and always like meeting other Brats. It's always a good time, and the added safety factor is a nice benefit. Looking forward to seeing all of you! Rob

Regarding this new USCG app, it is designed for smartphones as opposed to tablets. I realized this when I tried to load it on my Android tablet and the Google Play store would not allow it. This morning I wrote the developer and asked if they plan to issue a tablet version. Within an hour I...

Here is a cool 2001 diesel powered Mitchell 22 listed in Florida, complete with a trailer. It looks incredibly solid and great for rough conditions. http://www.seagatemarine.com/default.as ... dInventory

When we are cruising I often run the Jeppesen Plan2Nav program on my Nexus 7 tablet. I use this navigation program as a backup chartplotter to my Raymarine C-80. I also have the Navionics program on my Nexus, but it does not offer access to Active Captain data (and never will). The Plan2Nav...

When we bought our 2006 CC Venture the boat came with a full bimini and cockpit enclosure. The bimini covers the entire cockpit and the enclosure includes more solid Sunbrella material than clear lexan. While I had originally hoped for more lexan, I quickly learned to love the advantages of...

I just saw an advance listing for a Timbercoast 22 that Les now has on the EQ Marine website. Both seem like cool boats. Check this out: http://www.eqmarine.com/Used_Boats.html

The folks who publish the Waterway Guide just announced that on Saturday the USCG will be releasing a new boating safety app for boaters. It will be available in both Android and iPad/iPhone versions. Here is a link to the article, which includes a description of the app and its features...

Thanks for your response Kevin, it is packed with very helpful info. I need to pull out my charts and maps to more clearly visualize the locations - always a fun thing to do! Rob

Great thread! My wife and I are unfamiliar with boating in Washington - in fact, all of the Pacific Northwest - and we look forward to experiencing it starting in August with the Bellingham gathering. We have truly appreciated all of the knowledge and experience offered by Brats to those who...

Regarding power generation - or lack thereof - by Hoover and other dams, here is a good article recently run in the Washington Post: http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ ... story.html Rob

Here is a good 5 minute video clip regarding the water crisis: http://www.brookings.edu/blogs/planetpo ... i=17438951

For those of you who occasionally enjoy the remarkable beauty of Lake Mead, the NPS just issued the alert I've copied below regarding use of the various launch ramps. We carefully launched there just 2 weeks ago and noted the water level was lower than we had ever seen. Back then - just 2...

I've been reading up on the different state invasive species (AIS) related inspection requirements and they are confusing. Towing the boat from Washington, through Idaho to Wyoming, it appears we would need to stop for inspection just across the border into Idaho. Because it appears there...

We are in Chris. Guess I better start reading up on the locations and doing a bit of Internet research. As you recommended, I read the writeup from El & Bill and that has provided a good foundation and motivation. Rob :thup

Chris, any thoughts on possibly moving your entire agenda up by one week? That would mean starting at Yellowstone Lake the weekend of August 31, and ending at Lake Powell the weekend of September 19. Rob

Hi Chris, My wife and I have been seriously considering just what you are suggesting. We plan to make both the Bellingham and Lake Powell gatherings, and since we're retired adding the lakes to the itinerary has intrigued us. The timing certainly seems to fit nicely. I note you are...

We also plan to make a Lake Powell trip in September, but our timing is still fluid. If all goes well, we hope to make the August C-Brats gathering in Bellingham and then from there begin a southeastward tow, hitting Yellowstone Lake and Flaming Gorge Reservoir (and maybe another lake) before...

We're envious! You guys are going to have a wonderful time, as you always do. There is sooooo much to see and enjoy. Looking forward to seeing many pictures! Rob (& Mary)