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A bicycle is a fun and healthy addition to a boating trip. Power boating requires little physical exertion so going ashore and exercising while exploring is a good compliment to the fun of boating. The only attribute of a folding bike is its ability to be stored in a slightly smaller space than...

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Bill, Thanks for all you do to keep our site operating. C-Brats is a valuable tool and a special entertainment. Mike 'Levity'

To prepare for the bearing burn-out and flat tire scenario I loaded a compact 2 ton floor jack, a grease gun, extra grease cartridge, complete hub, bearings, races, seals, rags and hand cleaner into a plastic bin. The lug wrench and special sockets to fit the locking lugs ride in the truck...

I tied my boat to a dock with the bow facing the prevailing wind and left it overnight. During the night the wind shifted 180 degrees and picked up to 20 kts. The stern was now exposed to a 5 mile fetch. By the time I returned to the boat water was splashing over the transom and being blown as...

JAy and Jo Lee, Thank you for posting the videos. They are inspiring. Mike 'Levity'

Rob Dick, Welcome and thanks for starting this discussion. It may amuse you to hear that I was prepared to get a 25 since the head would be a comfort to my wife. She looked at the head on the 25 and looked at the porta potty on the 22 and declared that neither one was acceptable! Don't waste...

pcator, Congrats on the new boat. Colinite Fleet Wax is a long lasting paste wax that goes on easy and gives a good shine. At latitude 40.050N (PA) it remained a good protectant surface for over six months. Covered the entire hull, topsides and cabin with it and have been very pleased. I do not...

Ben, The push pole came from Gander Mountain. It is a telescoping aluminum pole that accepts attachments like a paddle, a frog foot, or boat hook. Similar push poles are available from Cabellas and Pro Bass Shops. Sometimes I get the notion to attach oar locks and row my boat from a standing...

Ben, The Chesapeake is a great place to cruise in a C-Dory. There is no hesitation to share good anchorages but there are so many available with the super shallow draft of a C-Dory that it is better to suggest to try all you encounter. The vast majority of the surface area of the bay and it's...

Great video. The scenery is spectacular. It isn't clear what happened. Did you fall into a hole behind a standing wave? Did you hit the rock or obstruction which created the hole? Hope all is well with you and your boat. Thanks for linking the vid. Mike 'Levity'

Dotnmarty, Sounds like a good plan to have a cover made for your boat. My boat is stored outside under a King Canvas full cover. The King cover is open over the transom well to allow rain to drain into the transom well and out the well scupper. In practice this allows for dirt (leaves...

Great video. Thanks for posting the link. It would be fun to make one like it on the Chesapeake. Anybody know how to make a jellyfish jump out of the water? Mike "Levity"

Many of the docks I tie up to are anchored to the bottom with pilings. Avoiding rubbing the piling becomes a problem as the long fenders when tied at one end and hung vertically just slide off the piling. It seems an Orb style would roll away with the first motion of the boat. I usually secure...

After going as far as the wet sandpaper would take me I rented an automotive buffer with a 10 inch wheel. Three grits of buffing compound brought the gelcoat to a deep lustre. Remember to use a fresh buffing cloth for each grit. It is interesting to watch the sanding marks and repair edge...

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