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This note is for Stan Major. We have a short Bimini on our 16 that gives us shade on our seats but still allows good cockpit access for landing fish. It was made by a local canvas shop here in Boise, and I have photos. I have not figured out how to post photos on the site, but if you send...

If you are going trailer your boat want an economical ride, it will be tough to beat 16. We moved from a 22 to 16 because we wanted a boat that I could easily load and unload singled handed and the 16 fills the bill. Although we are inland water boaters, we have had it on the larger Idaho...

Here are a couple of suggestions, if you end up using your Lexus. First, have your transporter drop your boat on a level area, then you can judge how much you are loading the rear suspension as you lower the trailer onto your hitch. If it looks like you will be in enough of an overload to...

There are many people on this site who have more experience than I, but I can relate our experiences with our 2009 16 cruiser powered by a Honda 50. We have had our C-Squirt for 2 years and use it for cruising and fishing. And the width does permit it to roll. However when we fish there are...

We also have had a 22 and now have a 16 and we concluded that the 16 rides better than the 22 in a chop. It seems that the helm is mounted closer to the mid beam balance point and as a result rides better in a chop and one can carry a bit more speed. One does have to be more careful of large...

This question is for a Honda Tech, if there is one out there. The C-Squirt has a Honda 50 EFI. When I did the last oil change, I noted the Honda filter was $15 which adds a lot to cost of the service. The primary use of the C-Squirt is trolling. Generally that means at lest 3 hours at idle...

There has already been a lot said here. But one item that I did not see mentioned and I think is very important if you are going to run a single engine, is to be thoroughly familiar with operator's manual and in particular the maintenance schedules and storage procedures. This is especially...

I have a line permanently tied to the bow eye and the extra stored in the anchor chain locker so that if I need a tow, I can easily retrieve it and toss it to someone from the deck and not have the boat who would be towing me get too close and perhaps contact each other, especially if the water...

I may have solved the problem. I won't know until I run the boat again with this tank which could be a while. First it is true that an old cap will not fit on a new tank as the filler openings are different sizes. The vent in the cap is under a threaded plastic screw which has an o-ring in a...

I may have solved the problem. I won't know until I run the boat again with this tank which could be a while. First it is true that an old cap will not fit on a new tank as the filler openings are different sizes. The vent in the cap is under a threaded plastic screw which has an o-ring in a...

We have 4 portable fuel tanks for our Honda 50 EFI. 3 old style with the fuel gauge and vent in the cap, and sad to say, a new style 6 gallon with the separate gauge and what appears to be a non functioning vent in the cap. We only use it on longer trips. Recently when under way at about 4500...

We have a 16 Cruiser and by living in Boise tow everywhere. In fact we just finished a 1,000 mile trip to Lake Couer d'Alene. We likely have a trailer similar to yours and it does not have brakes. I am thankful because it is one less maintenance item. The problem with boat trailer brakes is...

Joe on the Sea Wolf I posted a reply to your questions, but have not seen it show up in the forum. Did you get it? If not I will resend. Jack

Joe I always use Kingsford Match Light charcoal on the water, and I have found that it lights very easily and quickly with no odors. If there is a problem for me, sometimes I put in too many briquettes. Granted there are only two of us aboard so it is only two burgers or two steaks etc. We...

Thus far it seems all the grilling discussion revolves around propane fuel sources. We have had a Magma charcoal grill for about 15 years and it has served us very well. In fact it is on its second C-Dory, and we have used it both tied up and on the hook. Two elements have made it work well...

Is it a long or short shaft? And do you or anyone know which one is needed for a kicker on A CD 16 Cruiser? Thanks Jack

You might start with a check of the battery ground connection. Last summer there was no power to the starter on our 16 cruiser after the fuel tank started to run dry. I changed tanks and hit he key, nothing happened, except the wind and current were taking us where we didn't want to go. I...

My story doesn't include the word "cute", but we laughed hard about the incident. A few years ago we took our 22 cruiser to the Seattle area. One day we launched at the south end of Lake Washington for a cruise. At the end of the day, we hauled it out, and were prepping it to store it for a...

We have a Magma charcoal grill and have had it for a long time. It works well and also built an arm and support that allows us to use a rod holder to support the grill over the water. We use match lite charcoal for an easy start. You can find these grills, both charcoal and gas at West...

Here in Boise, COSTCO gas is no longer ethanol free and has not been for several years. Subusequently, I signed up with a card lock company which is also a distributor who offers both ethanol and non-ethanol. So I pay more and us e the non ethanol. Initially, I did not think they would accept...