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I bought one from another source (can't remember name) for my 22 but did not check height. My radar dome is 9 feet, 8 inches. The high point of the arch of the shelter was a foot less. With 8 legs trying to get it up a foot in the air was a no go so I put the car under it instead. It did not...

To me Steve (Wandering Sagebrush) hit the big consideration. Entering and leaving the boat can be quite a bit more difficult depending on how the camper back is made. My camper-back has the canvas "bimni" top held up by the "hoop" at the back with another "hoop" rising to the center of the...

Were you signed in at Active Captain.? My first try only gave me the last review. Then I signed in using my old pre-Garmine name and password and it gave me all reviews. Chuck

I remember a few years ago some discussion about Fireworks shows, both US and Canadian in Puget Sound. Where best to anchor a boat and how to see several shows on different days. We're a bit away and wonder if things have changed and someone has that info available. Chuck

I've been impressed with how fast the world, especially electronics is changing. I bought the latest & greatest chart plotter/ depth sounder/ radar in 2012 and now they are out of date. I like the various tablets - i-pad or similar as you can download new stuff. With the change in Active...

For several years we’ve chased a leak in the V berth just in front of the helm. We had been having trouble with the helm side window and the seals there were bad, so we thought that was our problem. We finally fixed the window and thought our leaks were history. Our trip to the Florida...

Crossing Montana on I-90 coming home from the C Brats gathering in Florida I was stopped for aquatic invader inspection. The first thing they checked/ asked was "are the plugs out?" They said it is not legal to trailer with the plugs in. I've heard that twice now from law enforcement people...

Two Bears is finally home after our 70-day spring boating journey. We spent 61 nights living on the boat and just 9 nights in motels and most of those were south bound in February. We very much enjoyed the St John River and the many C-Brats who gave us guidance getting us “into” visiting the...

I'd like to amplify Bobs comments on the base map info. Most of the US was topo mapped in the 1950s and 60s using technology developed for WWII using 8x8 inch aerial photos with survey triangulation of a few key features. That base map is still used by many modern maps and map makers. Map...

Last week we started up the Apalachicola River using mostly my Garmin Chart plotter. About mid day it ran out of charts and I had left my Inland Lakes and River chip at home. So we switched to the I-Pad. I have three boating programs on the I-pad and they are all different. NAVONICS: good...

Two Bears just got back to the marina at St John next to the Ed Stone boat ramp after a trip to St Augustine & Fernandina and back. We boated 184 miles before, during and right after the gathering with leaders Tom and Joyce. We boated another 418 miles down the river and back for a total of...

While visiting Fernandina, Florida we were tied up on the end of a T dock when a C-Dory center consul hull was going in and out. It is a 22 hull with no top, just the bottom hull to which a center consul has been added to the center of the boat. He apparently is commercial taking people for...

Tom, Where is Astor Marine? I've looked at Active Captain and don't see it. Two Bears cleared the snow belt this morning. We drove by Lake Powell at Page. The lake looked low and cold - temps were still below freezing. We're in Gallup, NM now, some snow on ground in shelter, but this seems...

Two Bears will be leaving home tomorrow, Thursday Feb 22. Weather looks "iffy' for first few days. We're guessing it will take about 8 or 9 days but just getting out of northern Idaho to southern Idaho will be interesting. I'm going to try to do a blog but I doubt it will be up to the...

I've also been watching this topic with some amusement. I used to drive VWs, several bugs and a bus. In the '50s, '60s & '70s either you were a VW lover or a hater. They were either the most efficient or they were an out right hazard on the road. The people that disliked them wanted...

AFTER THE GATHERING After the gathering we’re thinking of spending a few weeks on the St John River. I’ve noted that several other boats are remaining until the 17th or later. In past boating journeys we’ve found that after two weeks we begin to run out of groceries, need laundry & etc., so...

The helm seat replacement has been discussed several times since I've joined C-brats. We all have different answers. If you look in Two Bears photos at the "Mods" album at the end is my 4th generation seat. I think I've finally got it right - for me! It is a tractor seat found at a local...

Tractor seat box. Seat slides forward to lower back flat. I'm 6' & 200 lbs & have always had trouble getting legs under wheel. This is no different, but much more comfortable for extended periods.

Tractor Seat Box. Seat was about $100 at local tractor store.

Helm Seat turned to aisle is used for extra seating when guests visit for Dock Tails. Foot support is an RV step which is normally allows stepping from swim step.