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Thanks guys. Yes, from what I can tell, the high-thrust outboards are more efficient and designed specifically for applications where they will be operated at slower displacement speeds. So I think the high thrust model is the way to go, which also locks me into the tiller route if I want to...

Wow - lots of great feedback and ideas here. I guess I'll have to get the boat first (on Thursday) before I can really decide about port vs starboard with the kicker, and the added work (and holes drilled into transom) involved. I do intend to use the boat for a fair amount of swimming (have...

Bob - thanks for the confirmation. I'd done my research, but always nice to get some feedback from more experienced folks before plunking down money on it. For the separate fuel tank issue, I was thinking that since the venture already has dual 50gal tanks with a fuel selector switch, I'd be...

Hi Folks, I'm on track to take delivery of a 2009 26 Venture later this week, and I will finally be a real "C-Brat" :) I'd like to install a kicker on this boat. Primary uses for me will be redundancy, and the occasional slow cruising or trolling. I've only installed outboards on small...

Thanks guys, that's helpful information. I'm presuming the circular screw-in type of deck plates will not leak, and are suitable for this purpose? I too would like to know if the factory has addressed the design issues in the newer ventures. Perhaps I don't even need to add the inspection...

Hi, I am expecting to take delivery of the 2009 Venture 26 that Tim was referencing in mid-May. I am having a full survey done on 5/8, and have let the surveyor know about this specific issue. I think I will make a point to remind him about this one last time shortly before the survey though...

I assume you're talking about something like this that runs on 110VAC/12VDC: http://www.amazon.com/Whynter-FM-45G-45-Quart-Portable-Refrigerator/dp/B002W8BLUG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1427983739&sr=8-1&keywords=portable+freezer Where do you keep it on the boat, in the cockpit?

This boat is beautiful. Almost makes me wish I was in the market for a 22 instead of a 25. Just curious - does it have a refrigerator?

Hi Harvey - thanks. Yeah, I'll keep shopping around - seems like they pop up here and there. I'm looking for something pretty specific and this boat checked all the boxes. If not this year, then next. Yes, the bright side is I finally got to see one. I've had my eye on a C-Dory for at least 5...

Hi Bob, Unfortunately I did not take any pics. I'm not sure quite what was meant by "scalloped". The underside of the bracket was flush with the underside of the boat where it met the boat at the bottom of the transom. Moving back from there it tapered upwards to a shallower depth and gradually...

I should also add that the boat is currently in indoor storage.

I drove 210 miles from the twin cities to see this boat last Tuesday. Very clean and nice boat, well outfitted. The bracket was a big plus in my book. I have kids that like to swim off the back of our current boat, and it would have been great for boarding the inflatable and strapping my honda...