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Better late than never, but what a great trip. Met some wonderful new friends and got to spend quality time with old ones. Thanks to Chris for leading this trip. It was a perfect combination of lots of on-the-water cruising and socializing. The biggest thing I took away from this trip is the...

Long driving day yesterday (~800 mi). About 350 to go this morning. After swinging in to Page for a boat fuel fill, I hope to be at Wahweap mid-afternoon.

Long driving day yesterday (~800 mi). About 350 to go this morning. After swinging in to Page for a boat fuel fill, I hope to be at Wahweap mid-afternoon.

I'm not aware of Type IIIs every having a requirement to be worn in order to be counted. I assume you mean Type V, not Type IV. Type IVs are the throwables. Type Vs need to follow the label requirements. See the PFD section (starting on the bottom of page 13)...

Short answer - check the label on the PFD. That is what the USCG AUX is instructing vessel examiners to do in my neck of the woods. Too many things have changed for accurate rules of thumb. The label will state whether or not it must be worn in order to qualify. My guess is that yours will...

Thanks for all the comments / suggestions regarding communication with home. After Jody's initial response to my question yesterday, I jumped the gun and bought the inReach SE. So I guess I'll get to test out how well it works in Lake Powell. In theory, it "should" work. inReach is based on...

I'll be leaving Portland on Wednesday and, assuming my trailer cooperates, plan to arrive at Wahweap sometime Thursday evening. I have a guest slip reservation for Thursday night. Can anyone comment on cell reception (AT&T) over the duration of this gathering? For example, do the overnight...

USA. Fluid Motion introduces hybrid drive system on Ranger & Martini boats

I've been using Cyberlink's PowerDirector for a few years and like it. I honestly don't think it can be beat for the price. PC Magazine's review: http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2372982,00.asp

Thanks! I use Cyberlink Powerdirector for video. That video is actually my entire 29nm trip condensed down to 5 minutes. I have 3 batteries and used them all....about 1hr 45min of 1080p60 video.....26gb! Next time I would drop the quality down (you lose quality when speeding it up anyway) or...

You can also mount the GoPro to the brow using one of the adhesive mounts. It gives a good vantage point and sits low enough to not interfere with a dinghy on the roof: http://youtu.be/2QjOofPjyHM I also used a small piece of line tied between the GoPro and my old running light fixture as a...

If you look at what you've pasted in between the image tags you'll see that it's not an image url, just a link to the facebook page. If you get the link to the actual image (right-click it) it will work:

That's the one. And you've heard correctly. Unfortunately, there aren't many options for covered moorage on the lower Willamette. Only Sportcraft Landing and the private moorages at Waverly Marina near the Sellwood bridge. Sportcraft is also the only public spot for fuel on the lower...

Certainly looks like you had a great time. But wow, that is a high stakes Farkle game!

The two main marina areas are near Hayden Island (both on the island and on the "mainland") and the upper end of the Multnomah channel. You'll find the majority of the marinas in these two areas. In general, Hayden Island area has the more popular and upscale marinas, i.e., more expensive...

I always launch my 25 solo and do it the exact same way as Lloyds describes: a short line from the bow to the winch stand and then back down and tap the brakes. Slides off until it's floating, but doesn't get away from you. With a buddy helping you, it will be even easier. I bookmarked this...

I happened to see this while browsing Amazon today: Amazon's Funniest Reviews One of the reviews was for Uranium ore. Amazon actually sells Uranium ore (for testing geiger counters apparently): http://www.amazon.com/Images-SI-Inc-Uranium-Ore/dp/B000796XXM The very first review for the...

Yes, that's true. But I think it would be true for most new boats as well at this moment. As far as I'm aware, there aren't many outboards in a size applicable for a C-Dory, especially in a twins configuration, that have drive-by-wire available. Most would still have mechanical throttle and...

I have the Standard Horizon HX851 handheld in my ditch bag. The HX851 is floating, submersible, 6 Watt, and has a built-in GPS. Since it has built-in GPS, it has DSC functions. If I understand correctly, the guys in this thread radioed a 'mayday' but didn't have time to give their position...

As far as engine controls....I have twin Honda 90s. My boat came with a rear steering station (steering only). I single hand the boat 90% of the time and also will be using it for USCG Auxiliary patrols so I wanted to add throttle controls to the cockpit steering station. I initially looked...