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Well folks, my wife Anne and I have decided that we'd take on hosting a Canadian gathering of the C-Brats in Powell River BC this August. Probably the 2nd weekend but the exact date will have to confirmed yet. For those yet to discover it, Powell River is located on the mainland of BC on the...

Maybe something like this Uni-Dolly would work. http://www.uni-dolly.com/boat-dolly From the info on the website it seems interesting. I think someone else had posted this a while back. I can't remember if they had purchased one or not.

I currently commute to work (logging) on a crew boat. Powell River, Desolation Sound and Rivers Inlet in BC. We start early and work late and in the winter months and even now run in the dark for up to an hour each way. The crew boats are mostly welded aluminium and diesel stern drive boats and...

My Wallas 1800 is like Steve's, only with more use. No problems at all in the 8 years it has been installed. Uses very little battery power, or kerosene and I've ran it at times for days when cruising at this time of year. Its only drawback on my 25 is that it is a little small for winter...

Miles & Miles That would be really cool if you have a chance to get so additional pics. Like you I have not seen another 25 with a bracket even in pictures. Seems interesting though. How do you like the bracket on your Hewes?

Tom The added cockpit space would be most of the reason for me to even consider this. The other would be easier access to the dingy for us and our dog. The trailering and loading would be another issue to figure out. Probably no different than one of the 27 ft C-Dory's. Joe, I think the cost...

Thanks for posting the pictures Joe. According to the broker write up the boat is supposed to perform "better" than stock. I am quite sceptical of that comment, which is why I was hoping someone here might actually know the boat. Like you Bob, I can't see the benefit of the bracket unless you...

I noticed a C-Dory 25 with an Armstrong Bracket for sale on Yacht World http://www.yachtworld.com/boats/2006/C-Dory-25%27-Cruiser-2789139/Bayfield/WI/United-States#.VPu1eWR4r7A. Does anyone know anything about this boat. I have always wondered how a C-Dory would do with a bracket like this. The...

If you ever get to Powell River you are very welcome to have a tour of Meander. Ron

You never know how your participation in the C-Brats will end up rewarding you. Last year I met George and Carolyn from Kerri On at Beach Gardens resort in Powell River. We chatted and during our conversation George mentioned that he and Carolyn had to go back to Nanaimo for a week and he would...

Here's a type of bbq I haven't seen before. It looks interesting. Certainly would answer some peoples need for speed when cooking. :P Don't know much about them or where to get them in NA. A neighbour I was talking to picked one up at the Vancouver boat show in Feb. Seems to like it but hasn't...

I found this link to BC Ferries on another site http://www.bcferries.com/bcferries/faces/attachments?id=851594 Its for over length vehicles on Wednesdays and Saturdays for the summer. I can't find the info on the BC Ferries website so I hope this link works. If I was trailering Meander from...

The simplicity of the Wallas 1300 is great..... however it is too small for a CD 25 and probably marginal in the 22 if you boat in the cool Northwest in the shoulder seasons. I have a Wallas 1800 installed under the galley in my 25. If I didn't also have the Wallas 95 heater/cooker I would not...

George, Glad to hear you and Carolyn are still enjoying the cruising life. Maybe we'll see you at Pender Harbour. That is if I can get Meander's bottom waterproofed and painted by then. I sure am envious at the MPG you get. I have to get around to summarizing Meander's fuel usage over the last 9...

Kerosene works just fine in my Wallas 95du. Any time I have run out of fuel though it has taken several cycles (attempts to light) to get the fuel to the stove. Once the fuel is back in the line it works every time. With each cycle attempt taking 15 or more minutes it takes a while. If you can...

Tom, Just to clarify. I haven't had this problem with my wallas. In fact I haven't had any problems (knock on wood) with my wallas in 8+ years of use. I just sent my wallas away for service I din't feel like taking on myself this time. In talking with Trotac and with Scan in the past that this...

I have yet to anchor anywhere overnight on the inside passage that would require any more than 200 ft to get a 5-1 scope. Most popular anchorages would have plenty of places that a c-dory could anchor in less than 25 ft of water. Bring a stern line though because it is often required when...

Tom, I would bet its a faulty heat sensor causing a overheat shutdown. Call Lance at Trotac marine in Victoria. He is a trained Wallas tech and is willing to help with an over the phone diagnosis. He just serviced my 85du, first service in 5 plus years turned out well. Call 1-866-287-6822. One...

one for Ron on Meander

Ah yes, the price of beer (any alcohol) in Canada is outrageous! And don't even mention the price of gas. I know I pay it all the time. I will however beg to differ on the quality of the beer, especially if one chooses one of the many micro brews available. Of course if your tastes runs towards...