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We usually keep it in the lazarette in a plastic bag and empty at every opportunity. Our longest trip using this approach has been about a month and it has worked out well enough. We also try to get rid of as much packaging as possible while on land, particularly after a shopping trip. An...

Has anyone transom mounted a 9.9 hp or 15 hp kicker on a 25 with trim tabs? I have seen several using a mini jacker to push the outboard out to provide clearance for the trim tabs. Most of the mini jacker installations require a 25 inch shaft (extra long). If there is room to mount a kicker on...

If you would like a guide book I would recommend "San Juan Islands: A Boaters Guidebook". It has excellent info on anchoring, marinas, and hiking at various locations in the islands accessible by boat. The couple that wrote it used to be (and may still be) docents on Vendovi Island...

Troll Master has units that are wired or remote for throttle control on a kicker. They also sell a servo that allows steering using the remote control but I imagine that when adding that you might lose some portability if you want to move the motor to the dinghy. As for shifting, I think that...

Here is a set up that EQ Harbor Marine did for someone a number of years ago: https://tinyurl.com/yckbbkym

My wife and I did a month long trip this summer using the 5 gal portapotty on the 22. Most often it is in the cockpit using a "Pontoon Boat Privacy Curtain" from Taylor Made. It hangs from the bimini support rails. Lightweight and attaches with velcro. Has a full zipper for ease of use...

Sorry, but I don't have any insights as to Suzuki service in Canada. You might check out Nanaimo, Comox, Powell River, Cambell River, Port McNeil and Port Hardy to see what shops sell Suzuki. Many shops can do basic service on any kind of motor I would think but warranty work would only be...

Good advice to talk with the insurance agent on what ifs and get the best determination of what the coverage is. I talked to the surveyor that did the evaluation for the insurance company and he said that it is a competitive market and that an agent for the company, or an independent agent...

I have more detail on the insurance process in a separate post titled: U.S. Boat/Geico Marine Insurance Claim Paid. The mechanical problem (cracked thermostat casting was not covered but the consequential damage to the engine resulting from that event was covered. This type of coverage is...

Yes, we use the services of EQ Marine. They arranged schedules and worked hard to get us back on the water as quickly as possible. They have a shop trailer and truck and pulled us out for the installation of the new motor and also for the 20 hour service. Our trailer was about 10 miles away and...

For more eye candy....check out the listings at West Yachts in Anacortes, which include several Sam Devlin built boats and one 27 foot Maple Bay Pocket Trawler. All of them are some multiple of the asking price in the craigslist add. The Maple Bay boats are great if you want a classic and...

I just posted a long note about our experience with a Honda 90 Engine Failure. I won't repeat that here but will talk about the insurance part of that event. I have used Boat U.S. Insurance for the last couple of years. They work with Geico Marine Insurance. We have an agreed value policy...

Well shoot, there we were, approaching Dodd Narrows south of Nanaimo on the way to Desolation Sound and the Broughtons. We had left the San Juans the afternoon before, run to Montague Harbor overnight and left early that morning to catch slack tide at Dodd. About one mile south of Dodd...

We have cruised long distance in our CD 22 and our experience/preference is as follows: We use a tablet with Navionics as a backup and also to get another view (zoomed in or out) from the chartplotter. One thing to note is that the tablet will not have as many satellites engaged for GPS as the...

Thanks to those that responded. This info is all very helpful. Joe, thanks for the info on the 4 blade 14 pitch Solas....good to see a post from you as well! Yes, it is a quest for the best fit but I have to agree there is no perfect prop. Is anyone else running a 14 pitch prop on a Honda 90...

I have a CD 22 with an injected Honda 90 running a Honda Solas 13.5 inch diameter X 15 pitch aluminum 3 blade prop. This is the standard prop and what most folks start with. It works but I think it can be fine tuned maybe. When heavily loaded for cruising I can achieve about 5200 rpm. The WOT...

I should mention that I have a roller trailer. Winching up on dry bunks on a steep ramp can be a different issue.

I have a Fulton 2600 lb 2 speed and it works well for me. They have some single speed units as well. I prefer the strap to the cable. They seem to be well built. I just replaced the one I had after 28 years of service (first owner and our use). It probably still had life left in it but had...

Aurelia also uses one on the bow of his CD 19 "Ari". There is a photo or two in his album.

I will second the thanks for re posting this. I had seen it in the past but had forgotten about it. I am in the middle of planning a trip north so this is very timely and quite helpful! The resources available through this site are incredible and the helpfulness of fellow C Brats is amazing...