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RTIC has ice chests on sale now. Free shipping for items over $35. A 65 quart cooler is about $192. https://www.rticcoolers.com/shop/cooler ... C-65-White

Couple of comments on coolers. We have an RTIC, probably a 65 quart size. It looks like it was made from a Yeti mold as the two are almost identical. We notice that the lid gasket is not as tight as it could be in the center so I probably lose a little air there. Could be just the way mine was...

Some one on the site uses a top loader Engel Freezer under the pilot seat on a 19 or 22. Lift the pilot seat on a hinge to access the freezer through an opening cut in the seat base. If I recall the discussion the freezer is used for blue ice or frozen bottled water which is exchanged with...

Bitterend did the bottompaint on our boat and I was pleased all around. EQ Harbor Marine at Coronet Bay on Whidbey Island does my annual service and have also done a number of installs and modifications for me. They have also done a very good job. As with all shops, it helps to have a...

Well, that was fun! Now we should get a keg of beer to start the twin engine or single with kicker (or without?) discussion that Wandering Sagebrush suggested. But, we have been through that one before...without the beer though!

My Two Cents....with popcorn: If you can pull the additional weight, are ok with paying more up front and don't mind burning a little more gas, the 25 is very nice as it has more room and the separate head. If you are thinking at all about the 25 best go that direction now as opposed to buying...

oops...make that the GREAT REPUBLIC!

For those of you who have followed this boat through it's restoration... I last saw it at Bitterend Boatworks in Bellingham. Someone posted recently that it was for sale at Inside Passage Yachts. Looks like it will have a new owner soon! http://insidepassageyachtsales.com/boat ... n-6374317/

Jay, no apologies please! I always like to see your posts. You have had some innovative and very workable roof top dinghies and traveled far and wide with your 22. I hope to follow some of your paths in the future. Always fun to see what you are up to! Keep the posts coming -Phil

Good comments. Thanks! I was interested in improved performance with a rigid hull and less risk of puncture. In terms of weight on the cabin roof, most dinghies are going to weigh in at about 50-60 lbs. If one puts two plastic kayaks on the roof at 50 lbs each you are at 100 lbs. Midway...

A few dinghy manufacturers are making light weight RIBs in the 7 to 8 1/2 foot length range. Some in aluminum and others in fiberglass. Weights can be as low as about 75 to 85 lbs. The V in the bow on some is fairly shallow, making storage on the cabin roof less cumbersome than a deep V, which...

I wanted to tag onto John's comments (from Lopez Island). We have met some wonderful year round residents on the islands. There are some great people that live there and it is worth the time and involvement in local activities to get to know them. Some of the cultural activities on the islands...

We spend time on Orcas Island each summer and keep the C Dory in Deer Harbor. Feel free to email or send me a PM with specific questions and I will do my best to answer them. If you buy vacant land be sure to have a good understanding of both the covenants and the San Juan County Building...

Colby, You found a better deal! I checked the link for Defender and it was working this morning. In case others are interested you can find it at Defender by searching on "Weems & Plath SOS Distress Light Promotional Bundle" Phil

The Weems and Plath distress light with whistle and flag is available at Defender on a limited time special for about $70. https://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?n ... id=4128942

We have a 22 and there is only so much width one can obtain between the posts for the arch. The 25 may be a bit wider. While there is a good selection of dinghy's that meet our narrow width requirements, there are some that are too wide to fit between the posts. Good to check the width of your...

There are several excellent videos on YouTube from Cold Water Boot Camp. I have attached the long one but shorter versions are available if you search. These are Olympic class and rescue swimmers in cold water in a controlled environment. It illustrates the 1-10-1 principle as to physiological...

I have a Kokatat dry suit for sea kayaking. It has full stocking feet and is gasketed at the arms and neck. Dave is right that it provides very little insulation without warm layers underneath. It is water tight and I have spent time in the water practicing wet exits and re entries with the...

I came across several threads on the site on the aluminum TimberCoast 22 by Bartender and realized that this boat is for sale at EQ Harbor Marine on Whidbey Island. I think it may be the only one built in aluminum. Designed by Tad Roberts a naval architect on Gabriola Island. An interesting...

RTIC Coolers are 25% off for a holiday sale. Price comes up when you select a size. https://www.rticcoolers.com/ 65 quart is $180 with free shipping.