Search results

Hi Dave, The MARCIA JANE (2008 Venture 23) is powered by a 135 h.p. Honda. I chose the 135 when I found out the 115 was actually a heavier motor. Sportscraft Marina steered me straight on this choice and I'm really glad I chose the big one. My top speed is 35 mph (GPS measured) on a smooth...

Hi Jim, :D Boy, are you organized. The cruise sounds great. Marcia and I are really looking forward to it! We plan to launch at Rio Vista and may be there a day early to meet with a couple of Central Valley friends. Thank You for your planning and effort. We can't wait! Kent and Marcia...

Dan, installation of the "whistles" was not too involved, but I had to disconnect and remove the main fuel line on each side to be able to get full access to the vent line. A small socket set helped to get at the two clamps on the top of the hose. It was still worth it! Bob had a question re...

:cry I have not been able to keep fuel from spilling out of the fuel vents on my Venture 23, even when filling the tank very slowly. It didn't matter if I was filling at a gas station or at the dock. Even if I didn't spill, a too full tank on a hot day would allow gas to drip out of the vent...

Gosh Joe, I think it works great! The tilt feature on Seastar Steering is a standard feature on the 23' Venture. I love it! :D I also added a rear steering station (no, it doesn't tilt) with a slightly smaller wheel and Morse Controls. Sportscraft Marina in Oregon did it for me and they did...

:D I'm glad Sportcraft Marina is helping out on this site! They're Great! Not only did I get a good deal on my Venture, their aftersale service has been outstanding - AND that's been an extra effort for them, since we're about 800 miles away. Ryan thought he would be able to fit a rear...

Happy New Year Jim, We've heard from several "Brats" that the Delta Cruise is the greatest! :D We finally have the Marcia Jane ready for cruising and are really looking forward to this event. It's on the calendar! Let's hope for great weather. Regards, Kent & Marcia MARCIA JANE

Hi Roger :D , Having used the Honda 2000 twice last year for power outages at home, I'm kind of biased. Yes, it's a little heavy, but gives me the option for emergency house power and the extra margin of safety for boat use. I intend to carry it with me when I cruise the Channel Islands...

:roll: Hey Chubby Bunny, maybe I can help. I just connected the S1000 to a Garmin 5212 and I think I will include that little adventure in my autobiography. Unfortunately, I'm in a Half Moon Bay hotel writing this and I won't be home until Monday. Garmin does give great support by phone (in...

Hi Mike, I bought a Venture 23' in April from Sportcraft Marina in Oregon. :lol: I couldn't be happier with my selection. It handles so much better than my 23' Wellcraft deep-vee. The dealer added rear station steering which really helps in fishing kelp paddies. Their after sales service...

Roger, Great Job! :D Thanks for organizing this get together! We had a wonderful time at the Seafood Festival with the added benefit of meeting some great folks with a shared love of boating. We first became aware of C-Dories over at Two Harbors last year, did lots of research and even flew...

Don't count Marcia and I for the Friday breakfast. :cry We're going to have to meet the group in S.B. and leave early Sunday because of a family commitment. We will be there Friday and Saturday night. :D We'll meet the group when they arrive in S.B. We're really looking forward to this event...

:D Yes Jim! I'm thrilled with the Venture 23's ride. It was better than I anticipated. My former boat was a Wellcraft 23' deep V which was almost impossible to cruise at 10-20 miles an hour. It would go slow just fine and it would go very fast, but hard to keep at a slow plane. We're very...

Hi Jim, Check your anchor locker. My Venture 23's anchor locker wasn't sealed and leaked back along the side and into the storage compartments. The factory sent me some 5200 to seal it and now no problem. The water came in the anchor locker drain hole and didn't drain out like it should. It...

We had a similar problem with the Marcia Jane. :cry: The Venture 23 does not have the brass stem screws, but last month on our first trip to Catalina Island, we had water aplenty traveling from the bow area back through the cabin. Check the rear of the anchor locker! Ours had not been sealed...

Hi Hank, I had Sportscraft Marina install a Lewmar horizontal 700 windlass on my new 23' Venture. I also had them install a rear steering station. It works great and they really did a good job! :D I preferred the regular Lewmar 700 versus the free fall model. It kind of depends on how...

Hi Roger, We just picked up our new Venture 23 last week. :D She is called the Marcia Jane and JUST fits in our barn. Please put us down for the Seafood Cruise and hopefully, it will include a cruise to Painted Cave. We look forward to meeting more C-brats and seeing your new boat. Thanks...

We chose the Honda 135 for the 23' Venture. I'm also mounting a 15 h.p. kicker that I already own. I still own (trying to sell) a 23' Wellcraft Center Console that just doesn't cut it in the cold weather of the Central Coast of California north of Santa Barbara (Point Conception). I first...

:D Hi C-Brats, Marcia and I are picking up our new Venture 23 in a couple of weeks at Sportcraft Marina. We have been lurking :embarrased on this site for a few months, gathering information and making our buying decision. We're very impressed at the advice, assistance and information you...