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My 16 Cruiser came standard with two 6 gallon fuel tanks. I upgrated to a pair of 9 gallon tanks. With a 40hp, 4 stroke Suzuki, based on the fuel curves vs. engine rpm ( cruising around 4k rpm listed on the C-Dory manufacturer's web site) I'm pretty sure that I dont have enough fuel to get to...

Some great guidance....thanks. While reading Migael Scherer's "A Cruising Guide to Puget Sound and the San Juan Islands," I hear of outrageous currents and tides in these particular areas. Will either of these come into play during this trip?

This will be my first cruise with the new 16 Cruiser. I could use some assistance in planning for this event. Could someone please let me know where Coronet Bay is? I'm wondering if it's within reasonable trailering distance or cruising distance from Tacoma. In her first test runs today...

No matter what I try, I simply cant fall asleep tonight. I'm too excited and full of visions of my new C-Dory. Tomorrow at 1pm I take delivery of her from the factory in Auburn, Wa. I'm sure you all remember that moment like it was yesterday... Gary R

Hey Roger: My second day at the boat show (of 5) I saw the display of photos and heard of the C-Brats. Wish I had known early, I would have attended the event... Gary R

I too purchased my new and very first C-Dory at the Seattle Boat Show. A few days later I discovered this site full of informative, sincere, personable folks. Ahhhh, such a happy family. And here I am, for the second time today, reviewing posts, questions and absorbing more and more. OK...

OK, I'll let my girlfriend know that bright white and neon green are out. Dull slate gray it is... ha ha. I'm sincerely considering the 7' zodiac with a 2hp outboard. Mike, think I'll be out on a mooring ball much at these events as opposed to a dock? That would certainly require a dink...

Sorry for all my questions... Given the water temperature of Puget Sound, do many of you carry a liferaft or a small inflatable on your boat? I'm considering the purchase of a small 6' or 7' inflatable to keep under the v berth. They store in very compact bags these days. Although my boat is...

Lots of fun Mike. All this great advice. I visited her at the factory today. All of the electronics have been installed. The camper canvas will be done within a week's time from King Marine. As I purchased her at the boat show, I'm not sure if I receive this equipment. I know the anchor...

Hey All, To date, your advice and guidance has been just great. Thanks again for all of the assistance. Next week I will take delivery of my new 16' Cruiser from the factory in Auburn. How many fenders should I have? What size? How many dock lines will I need. What thickness and length...

I've just purchased a new C-Dory at the Seattle Boat Show and need to have the lettering done for her name. Any suggestions on a reputable, high quality, local company that can help create and install the lettering? Thanks, Gary R.

Thanks for that gracious welcome. Yes, you will surely see Rabbit's Hutch during many of this spring and summer's scheduled events. Being that it's my first time on Puget Sound, I would much rather go with the group until I figure out the tides and tackle the navigational learning curve. I...

Two reasons actually. As someone who is new to boating, I wanted to use the full screen display showing my navigational charts as i move around the sound. The alternative is a very small split screen option. Secondly, the expense to add the C70 depth sounder components including the transom...

Ohhh, it's way cool dude!!!!! I was at the factory today to meet with the riggers so that they can install my vhf radio and gps. She's a baby compared to the 22' and 25' but she's all mine and ready to come out and play next weekend :D

Hi Chuck, I've just returned home from an afternoon of electronics shopping and then off to the C-Dory factory in Auburn, WA. I once again looked at the 435 side by side with the C70. Raymarine has a unique situation with those two units, as each "reads" the Navionics Gold information a bit...

Hey All, I hope to join in on this adventure. This will be my very first cruise on the new 16' cruiser, first time in the sound actually. If anyone is planning on launching on Friday afternoon with a return on Sunday, I would very much like to follow them on the trip. For those of you...

John, I couldnt have said it better myself. David: That is a very kind offer. However, as we've never even met yet, I would feel bad about taking one. I'm sure there is are seasoned Brats out there who should be much higher up on the list than myself. Gary R

Chuck: The fishfinder looks great up in that location. That is one of the Raymarine units I'm looking at. Trying to decide between that particular model and the DS400x. As for the C70, if you havent purchased your 435i yet, I would go take another look at the C70 model. The graphics are...

Mike, Really, to date I've still never gone salt water fishing. This spring will be my very first time, ever. The event will be on my new 16' C-Dory cruiser. I take delivery in about 2 weeks. Perhaps her maiden voyage will be on one of the group events. Thus, I suppose I need to get myself...

OK, so here's a funny story... I've never been salt water fishing before. Growing up by a lake in New England, just never really had the opportunity. Now, as a new C-Dory owner, I've just learned that when fishing salt water, as you never know how large the monster is you will be hoisting up...