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Tom, Another of them real old men, Davy Crockett or Daniel Boone said "...save your dry powder for the big battle." Some jerk reflecting shame upon himself is not the big battle in my view. No beating could cause the damage he did to himself by his very own actions. I have absolutely no problem...

Placid C came with a very nice bimini over the cockpit and with the necessary rigging to add side curtains later. The framing was durable stainless steel and I learned it was made by King Marine Canvas. For some time we have been planning a trip on the Erie Canal with the group of Brats...

Sarge, I think it was Shakesphere, Teddy Roosevelt or one of those real old guys who said "...a man is known by his enemies as well as his friends." I've always thought that was a prudent and realistic way to look at people such as the one you encountered. Thus, I would consider his comment as...

Well, we picked up Placid C yesterday morning from the mechanic who had inspected the bearings and brakes and repacked the bearings, of course, among some other engine service. He said there was no damage to the bearings or brakes. We spent a great day cruising Holston Lake for the first time...

All of your posts are appreciated and make good sense. I think I am going to apply Dr. Bob's philosophy when routinely towing downhill from my home at 5,000 feet elevation. There are two routes down, one on the NC side and the other on the Tenn. side. The route down the Tenn. side is about 7...

Thanks all for the feedback. After closer examination it appears that what caused the problem was that the hubs were fairly warm when I splashed the boat and I had insufficient grease in the hubs (Buddy Bearings) which allowed water to be pulled in. Earlier this week I pumped in some grease...

Many thanks again El and Bill. Your recent addition to the log is inspirational as always. It reminds me that some of the happiest days in the past were those that were the simplest. Another more recent author that advocated the simple life was Colin Fletcher who lived much of his life with his...

Jim, Thanks much. I think that the ultimate solution is indeed Electric over Hydraulic. I have electric brakes on my travel trailer which is parked in the same place and driven over the same roads and there are no problems at all. I was hoping to fully test the surge brakes prior to determining...

My Magic Tilt trailer has dual axle surge disc brakes. We live and keep our 22 CD Cruiser at 5,000 feet elevation. So, in order to get to any cruising water it involves a fairly significant decent. In my first few tows downhill I followed the advice of experienced C-Brats and began the decent...

Pete, Congratulations!!! It's always great to see another C-Dory in the great tar heel state. Hope our paths or wakes cross. Harper

I am not so much concerned about a flame inside the cabin as I am a flame next to pressurized fuel in the cabin. Our CD-22 came with no stove which was a positive to us. We use a Cook Mate 3100 non-presurized alcohol stove. It stows under the counter when not in use and with stick on rubber feet...

Jim and Joan (and Izzy), Your trip on the Erie Canal is even more interesting to us than your usual adventures, if that is possible, since we are going to take that cruise in September. Thanks, Harper

Anybody know how Bearbait made out in the Wrangle Mountains, Alaska last Winter? His posts stopped in October. Harper

Earlier this year a Brat posted about a cover he had obtained from Carver Industries. I went to the company's website: www.carvercovers.com and they looked good. Several of us asked for pics of the poster's cover on his 22 Cruiser. I don't recall ever seeing the pics. The specific cover...

Jeff, My Honda 2000 runs most of the night on the economy setting on one tank of fuel. Harper

I also have the Lowes Frigidaire 5000 BTU model. I found that puting a good piece of rope around the front of the unit makes getting it in and out of the window much easier. The rope goes through the enclosed channel on the bottom and ties on top. Bought this model because it is the smallest...

Dave, We plan to be along on the September cruise and will appreciate any information you develop on the recon. Look forward to meeting you guys. Harper

In two of the newer boats (22 Cruiser) I looked at they had relocated the hydraulic fluid well behind the dash. The wheel was mounted right against the dash. This provided a good two or three inches more clearance and appeared to be ideal. I don't know whether this would require a different...

Matt, You pretty well put things in common sense perspective as Wild Blue Jim has in previous posts. The only folks that are deserving of any blame are no longer around to blame. I'm thankful a quality builder like SS bought the line and I wish them much success. They will have my support, such...

Unfortunately, I didn't have a "good eye" last year when I drove over 600 miles (both ways) to see this boat. I didn't realize it was an angler until seeing it. The boat was dirty at the time but appeared to be in the condition advertised. It has apparently not been used since then since it was...