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Lake Powell was "closed" by the federal government on October 1 due to the current budget battle. No launching allowed and those on the lake who contacted Law Enforcement Officers were told to leave. There was supposed to be no fuel available. While the main problem (no launching) still exists...

I was planning on launching Thursday, October 3 at Wahweap but.... Obama and his "team" chose National Parks and National Recreation Areas as agencies to (partially) close until we see things his way. At Powell you will be allowed in, but may not launch or buy fuel at a marina. I've got friends...

My 22 cruiser fully loaded on the trailer weighs 4200#. Being as you want the Sprinter and it's great mileage 99% of the time I'd say go for it. There is no end to bigger and more powerful tow rigs, but the mileage won't come close to the Sprinter. Mileage,...do as I say, not as I do. We just...

We were cruising east on the Erie Canal when we noticed a HUGE C-Dory tied to the new Palmyra dock. Had to pull in and check it out. Turned out to be J.J. Johnson with his REALLY HUGE 08 C-Dory 28 "Pelican". This is hull #1 of only 3 made. Made Fun Patrol look like a 6ft dinghy. I would estimate...

I'm a big fan of the old axion "In technology, simplification is the ultimate sophistication". I have that sign in my shop. In my 22 I have 2 batteries, a 100 or so amp-hr battery that runs everything, and a smaller backup battery of about 50 amp-hrs. The (manual) Perko switch stays on #1 to the...

If you have a newer Honda BF 150, it will have a nice 51 amp alternator. Honda claims it will charge your batteries at around 40 amps above 2000 rpm. That missing 11 amps is what it takes to run the ignition and fuel injection systems. So...if you have a decent 100 amp-hour battery, you will get...

Great time to go, not too hot yet. Pick up a Stan Jones chart and start exporing. Note your favorite spots on the map with the date and lake elevation for future trips. There are too many great spots to mention. You will find anchoring bow-to-shore with 2 anchors out at 45* usually works best...

Most people don't know about the Old River Control Structure. If it fails New Orleans will become a mud flat. The flood this spring could take it out. Click on the link at the bottom for a long but well written article on the Old River. ...flood waters pouring in from the Arkansas River...

I own an 04 Rubicon that I only use for a yard tug. It's totally unsafe to tow my (4200# w/trailer) 22 past the driveway. I have towed with my 91 Cherokee with essentially the same 6-cylinder 4.0 engine and auto trans, BUT..the short-wheelbase wranglers are way too short, and 97 and later models...

Check the "For Sale" column on the lower right of the home page, there is a 27 listed. Sounds like it might be at EQ Marine now... Roy

My preference is to sleep athwartships, our heads to port. I like the outside because I get up more often. (We have a slide that covers the gap and a pillow that fills in). My wife thinks that position is a little too short for her, so we now sleep with our heads aft. It does seem a little...

If it's sucking the bulb flat you have a clogged screen on the tank pickup. ..Roy

Paddy... Congratulations on narrowing your search to a C-Dory 22 or 25. That is a huge step...you've eliminated over 99 % of the boats out there. For many of us, it is not that simple, I still vacillate between sail or power, large or small. Without knowing your boating needs, wants or...

As a firefighter, I have to share this: Gasoline is only very slightly soluble in water. Adding water to an inch of gasoline in the cockpit will only raise the level of gasoline. The water will go to the bottom, you will still have the problem. Add enough water and the gas then goes into the...

Just stuff one of those copper scrub pads around the wires and cables. Roy

This is too easy: For Rats, fill a 5 gallon bucket half full of water. Farm Boy Roy

First, without a way to objectively tests those old batteries, it would be a good idea to buy a new pair of Trojan T-105s. Life's too short for old batteries and old tires. Many people consider 4 years as the replacement point. You might consider heating your coffee water on the stove? Then...

Actually, that question has been answered without retooling. Simply slow down. On my 22 I can get 12 mpg running at 6 k with either the 8 hp kicker or the 70 hp Suzi. If you can't resist dropping the hammer and blasting across the water, leave the main home on a stand in the garage. You will be...

Think of this as a buying opportunity. And have FUN! Roy

Get a trailer. 1) Much cheaper to store the boat in your back yard than an expensive slip. 2) Easier to fiddle with your boat in your own back yard. 3) Less corrosion, electrolysis and wear and tear on the boat when it lives on the trailer vs a slip. 5) Cheaper fuel. 5)...