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I can only comment on new boats, but I am more than satisfied with the fit, finish, and build quality of the 2013 NMI boats. Greg at the factory is also customer friendly and has been willing to incorporate suggestions from owners in the line. The integral fiberglass cabinetry is solid and...

Pat, I have a new 25 and replaced a wiper blade last week. I was cleaning the salt off the windows with a hose and long stranded string-style hand mitt, and it accidentally snagged the blade off and flicked it into the drink. Dang! Found the exact replacement at West Marine. It was an 11...

Made four Chesapeake crossings in the last two weeks and they can be slow and uncomfortable in our 25 depending on the sea state. Even turned around and anchored for a while till it settled down last Thursday (Due to a squall line). If it's the Potomac you want to see (an excellent choice)...

Coming from aviation and owning a airplane mounted LORAN receiver, I was very disappointed that the system was shut down. Spoke to an FAA contractor recently about resurrecting the system as eLORAN, and he said there is an interest in doing that. Apparently, a lot of institutions like banks...

I reviewed both composting heads using the manufacturer's web sites, YouTube, and other C-Brats comments. The Nature's Head and Air Head are very, very similar. One is not especially better in performance or materials than the other. Retail for the Air Head is $996 and Nature's Head is $875...

I just did this last Wednesday! I used the BoatUS online graphics to design registration numbers and the boat name and it worked out very well. I chose 5 1/2 inch tall lettering for Sea Wings, with a color of navy blue / gray shadow and centered the decal under the vertical window frame at mid...

Sounds like you are on the right track, but if you want online recommendations and possibly a test prop, you could visit the propgods web site. Pete

My dealer installed a transom motor mount wedge to provide a more bow-down cruising attitude. Seems like a good idea... With just a little amount of experience on the boat, I can say that it does plane easily in an almost level attitude depending on trim settings. Caveat - this is with a...

The Wallas is a diesel stove and does not require induction or special pans. It works as a heater OR stove, so if you were cooking in very cold weather you may want to use both. In very hot weather it might make more sense to just use induction. If you have a Wallas, most pans should work...

I can recommend Mackinac Island, especially the Grand Hotel with the World's longest wooden porch. The hotel dates back to 1897 and is a great attraction. One is supposed to be dressed for the evening to even appear out front, but I was there in a flight suit after 5pm in June, 1994 courtesy...

Thank you all so much for the warm welcome! Becoming a part of an amazing Brat family with tremendous collective experience is really a huge bonus and was a big factor in choosing the boat! :D

Joyce and Wolfgang, Thank you and congratulations to you too! I hope we do meet at some point - we do plan to make Chesapeake area gatherings and cruises whenever possible. Already keeping an eye on the James River event. BTW - we really like your vessel name - it was a contender for our...

The boat looks good, Stan! Our gelcoat turned out very well - as good as any seen by our dealer in the last 10 years. I'm guessing that you'll be as happy with the finished product as we are - keep us posted on the delivery! :D Pete

Thanks so much Jim! I've enjoyed your photo album too....and your argument in favor of the 25 with the stand up head and shower definitely got my attention! Pete

Thanks for the welcome! We stayed in Oriental and really like NC. Hope we can make the trip down in Sep.... :)

Thanks much Bill! Really impressed with your Lake Powell photos! Pete

Dear Brats, My wife Susan and I just took deliver of a new 2013 CD25 at Mobile East Marine on Tuesday! After spending a full year reading the posts on this site we just had to order one, and our initial impression is that it's FANTASTIC!!! We had the good fortune to be able to choose the...

Went with the AirHead. After two seasons of use I can say that it works great for us!

EOH Carlisle Hydrastar and Fulton winch. Powerful stopper. It can lock all four wheels on a fully loaded boat at 25mph.

Hero shot for Pete.