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What a great idea for a cruise gathering!! If we were out there, we'd do it with you. Cruise to a different spot each night to see fireworks, brilliant! You've got me thinking about that here on the east coast, except we rent a cottage that week and watch the fireworks at P-Town, and no way...

Hi Charlie, After installing my winch, I had similar problems: intermittent operation. Traced it to the up/down switch (after multiple troubleshooting steps to eliminate possible causes). Called factory rep, who sent a new one in 1 day. Replaced it. Fine since replacement. Until you get...

A few years ago, when we did the Rideau, the closest launch ramp we found in Ottawa was "Dows Lake Pavilion Marina". That's at mile 3.6 which is on the canal side of the flight of eight. (1-613-232-5278) That location has parking and is near public transportation. It's only 3.6 mi from the...

Hi Nick & Marcia, I enjoyed the photos of the various boats. Ya can tell you are a boat nut! I also have a gazillion photos of boats from our travels. I particularly like regional working boats, like the shrimper. Rick from Maine

Hi Chris & Terry, Those are supah photos you posted, thanks. Terry you're quite the photographer, with that camera you bought on sale, good job. I really enjoyed cruising with you guys. You took me to highlight scenery by boat & hikes, and provided wonderful camaradarie at all the...

Hi Steve, I certainly did enjoy cruising with all you west coast C-Brats. From what I've seen it makes no difference where a C-Dory owner is from. We all have a great time cruising together. Of course, I'm having a hard time getting the the movie "Cocoon" swimmers out of my mind after...

Eeww Steve!! Now I can't even look at my own post since you posted that hissing snake photo. I'd have preferred a big pot with the lid being raised by the cooking Spotted Owl. I think this confirms you have gone over the top!

Unlike some campfire stories where hyperbole and truth stretching are rampant, this story is true. At the 2010 lake Powell Gathering, I enjoyed the campfires each night where everyone gathered to swap stories and lies each night. We don’t have campfires at our northeast C-Dory cruise...

Hi Ken, I've been watching your thread to see if I had to pull my boat. I decided early this AM to pull it, just in case. Right after I pulled it, the weather predictions showed Earl going East. So, I assume you owe me. It's because I pulled my boat that Earl went East! Rick

Getting off the Rocks ( see sketch in photo album page 4, Maine 2010 cruise) What Happened: 1. During the Maine 2010 C-Dory Cruise, Hunky Dory (HD) got into an unbelievable fix. While trying to exit the Vinalhaven Basin, she struck a submerged boulder, which instantly caused HD to swing 180...

Hi Bill, Here in Maine, after cruising the mid coast rivers, three C-Dorys found a delightful anchorage off the Sheepscot River through the Oven's Mouth and south on the Cross River until it bottoms out. Small dolphins led us up the river, and sturgeons were surfacing all around us one night...

Hi Tug, Glad to hear that it all has come together. This weekend, "Alma's Only" inspected my installation and pointed out the need to put a shackle between the anchor and the swivel to relieve side loading. That's my next step. Rick from Maine

Tug, for an already cut aluminum backing plate, put the "Performance plate" under the deck, then use the supplied fender washers.

I can't tell ya how good it works, yet. I was lured by the sale price to buy one ( $439 on sale at defender last February). I am presently installing it. Figure on about $700 to buy the wiring & connections, new bow anchor roller, new anchor chain & rope, fittings, and epoxy stuff ( unless...

Hi Journey On, Below is a site that I checked out to see how much to get Hunky Dory to Europe. Their estimate was $3200 (based on square footage of boat on trailer) one way to Europe. Based on their write up, I think you could trailer your boat on to their Roll-On/Roll-Off ships. That was...

Hi Dun, Great photos. Looks familiar. We didn't make it to Rochester due to the flooded Genesee. What was so good that makes you want to stop there next time? How come no photos of Jersey Boys? Were they out carousing all the time, again? Hi Fred, You're my hero! Wheels flying off the...

I think that Nylok Nuts are the right way to go for the following reasons: 1. The electrical connection is independent of the nut in that the conductive surfaces are the flat faces of the battery terminal and wire lugs. The nut compresses/clamps those faces together to ensure resistance free...

Hi Jim B, You certainly have experienced and captured the essence and allure of cruising the Erie Canal. As the Messerlys and other frequent canalers will attest, it doesn't get old. Each year is fun because of the places you see and people you meet, in addition to the placid cruising thru...

The Delorme PN-40 allows unlimited download of all NOAA charts for a fee of $30/yr. It has many capabilities. I use it for a backup on my boat and for geocaching and road navigating. It was my only chart plotter on the Erie as there are no NOAA charts west of Syracuse. When I had problems...

2009 Western Erie C-Dory Cruise Gathering – A 6 Act Play Caution: Long Play. Get comfortable and a beverage. Production Assistance: Thanks to Mike & Bill. Without the C-Brat site our cruise gathering would not have happened. Cast of Characters: Core Group Hunky Dory Carol & Rick...