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Hi Matt, You probably already know how much fun it is to dive with the seals at Duck Is ( the northern most island). I know of the seals pulling on your flippers when you try to exit the water. They like watching snorklers and divers. You have to get in very, very close to the island to...

Hi Matt, You already know how much fun the Boston Islands are, no doubt. If you’re into geocaching there are some caches out on the islands. From Gloucester it’s fun to go up the Blynman Canal and Annisquam River. You can beach it and swim/walk in the water on the east side of the river in...

Hi Nick, Looking thru my stuff from past cruises I found 2 Seneca & Cayuga Lake guides that had locations of all the wineries that we picked up locally when stopping for gas. Although at least 3 wineries are located on the waterfront, only 1 stated that they were docks for boaters - Goose...

I was there today, only late. I got caught in a 45 minute delay on the Maine Turnpike, so I didn't get to the Rosborough until 1230. And, I asked people loitering in the vicinity if there were any C-Dory people around and got blank stares! Came back a half dozen times but no C-Brats! So...

Hi Allan, Flush mounting radar works fine on my 22’ C-Dory. Since I sometimes carry an inflatable on the roof, I mounted the dome so that its aft end is even with the Nav/anchor light. The dome extends on to the brow with custom made wooden blocks, so there is still room to carry an 8’...

Hi Pat & Roscoe, Yup, I can be there next Saturday afternoon. I intended to go to the show. Where will ya be and when? Sorry, I don't have any C-dory/Brat logo wear to make me visible, and a red and black plaid shirt sure won't stand out in that crowd! Rick

Hi David, Yes, I was thinking of that fuel stop when I suggested correlating mutual fuel stops with the hesitation. I also remember some other mutual fuelings and got the data from my log. 8/25/07 - Peter Ayling Marina at 1545, then we cruised thru 4 locks and stopped for the night at...

Hi David, You raise an interesting point. Can an engine be tuned to be less sensitive to the quality of the gas? One way to investigate this fuel quality & hesitation would be to see if other Honda's with the same fuel as your boat had a problem. We've cruised together and refueled at the...

Hi Jim, I think the softening of the characters is much, much better. Those two strips are very good. I know I'd read that comic strip, as it is the type of comics I check in the newspaper everyday. I hope the strip gets published widely. When you first posted, I considered mentioning what...

Great timing for this question Greg! My daughter gave me the Cruising Guide to Puget sound for a XMAS present. Yesterday I read almost cover to cover, and then thought about a cruise itinerary if I ever towed Hunky Dory out there. I like your idea of a week in the South/central regions...

Hi Byrdman, If you're gonna make it to either Boston or ME shows, let me know when you'll be there so I can come play with ya. I can probably make it anytime to either. Rick from Maine

Another book about a cruise in a C-Dory is: Landfall on the Chesapeake, by Susan Schmidt Although not as universally liked by C-Brats as River Horse, it does describe a journey in a C-Dory. Suitable for a gift. Rick from Maine

Every November I have to decide if I'll keep my slip for the next year since I have to put down a non-refundable deposit to keep my slip. So, I go thru the same decision process that you are currently going thru. I like the trailerability of Hunky Dory, and do trailer it to other areas at...

I've been using the ubiquitous blue tarps for 8 winters here in No Berwick, ME. They're cheap, and do the job. I make a frame by lashing 1x3 strapping to put a steep pitch over the cabin. I've never had any mildew problems over the winter. As others have said, I can get access anytime by...

I posted a photo of Hunky Dory's new Chandelier in the Rideau Canal Cruise album. This was the chandelier that Carol picked up in Westport since Dave got us there 10 minutes before the shops closed! Now when you C-Brats eat on Hunky Dory, Jackets & Ties will be mandatory (though underwear will...

Lock Leap-Frog the C-Dory Game Gee, I'm surprised we haven't heard from Dave or Dayna about the game they invented - Lock Leap-Frog. When you try to put 6 C-Dorys into a lock that already has some boats, you have to raft. On the Rideau Canal most locks come in multiples. So, you move from 1...

Crossing into the US So, there were us 7 adult men crammed into the mini van driving from Ottawa to Clayton, NY to get our Towing rigs. At the US Customs entry, the agent looks in the van and says: “ I guess you can’t be carrying much back with you; there’s no space.” “IDs please.” “What...

The Rideau C-Dory Cruise was a doozy. Statistics: 1000 miles trailering approx 170 miles cruising 41 Locks 6 boats - 12 people Started at the Gathering Cook Out on Tues 8/21 in Clayton NY ( 1000 Islands) Ended at Dow’s Pavilion Launch Ramp on Monday 8/27 in...

The "Official C-Dory/C-Brat Rideau Canal Cruise Gathering" start will be a cookout at Dun's Campsite in Cedar Pt State Park, on Tues 8/21. Bring your own food, since Terry has abdicated his duties and won't be providing the Red Hots and Red Cat while he plays with Byrdman in the NW. We'll...

Hi Dun, We won't need a dingy. There are always lock and park walls to tie to like on the Erie. But, there are opportunities to anchor out in bays on lakes that are an integral part of the Rideau waterway, if anyone wants. There are places to reprovision in several towns on the way. I don't...