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Once a c-brat always a c-brat so I hope I am not forgotten. Last year we traded our beloved Venture 23 from 2008 and bought the dream, a 25 SC Ranger tug. Let me say emphatically that I don’t regret the move one bit but every boat is a compromise and there are pluses and minuses about both...

Hi folks, I saw a post on Tugnuts for an interesting endoscope. The writer there is using one to check out bottom paint condition, zincs etc because like many of us who keep the boat in the water year round pulling out for inspection or hiring a diver is expensive. The unit seems quite cheap...

So here's a story. Back in January 2009 I saw a 21 Ranger Tug for sale at Westport marina here on Vancouver Island. I asked here on this site and on TugNuts for some input on this tug and got some some really great comments. In the end I decided that the R21 was not quite what we wanted, the...

I was coming back from a couple of days cruising yesterday and after weaving round the ferries in Swartz Bay I headed through Page Passage. For those who are not too familiar it's an interesting little pass with unforgiving rocks on either side. The tide rips through at a good clip when running...

I am sure that many of my local friends have made the trip over to Vancouver from the Victoria area, particularly from Sidney. I have yet to do this one but was thinking about an early Spring run. (Not the salmon :wink: ). I have run all over the Gulf and San Juan Islands and my inclination...

I did a search on this but I am sure that the topic must have been covered here already, or maybe nobody really cares. The one in Sidney will likely be the last to go, maybe even as late as 2018 when the lease runs out. I tend to give my business to the local chandlers wherever possible (95% of...

I love taking a cruise for a few days at this time of the year. The weather is not bad and both marinas and anchorages are quiet and not crowded. Because it can get a little cool overnight I tend to do a bit more marina stays and have typically stayed on the Canadian side (Port Browning, Thetis...

I am thinking about heading over to this park and staying the night. They have rings for stern tie. This is a procedure I have only done a couple of times and always with more than just me on board. I have dropped the hook and motored backward toward the shore then held position while someone...

After 6 years our Interstate batteries are going strong but after two nights on the hook the house battery was all but drained. It's was running the fridge but wouldn't start the Wallas for morning tea. I measured up and obviously a 27 will fit nicely instead of the 24. The capacity gain...

We are heading south through the Seattle area to Portland this weekend and I want to stop at WM and do some shopping. Now we all know that (except for C-Dorys) size matters. The WM in Friday Harbor is excellent but quite small and limited in selection. I need a BIG one. If I wait until I get to...

A little advice please. I am a real beginner at salmon (or to be honest - any) fishing but keen to learn. When I was at the Victoria fishing and boat show recently I learned of the Salmon University. I have looked at the website and there seems to be some great information. I am thinking of...

I was at the Victoria Boat + Fishing Show on Saturday and Port Boat House had a 23 Venture on display. It was getting lots of attention and the reaction seemed to be very positive. Fit and finish seemed excellent. The twin 70 Yamahas on the back seemed the perfect set up and Mike told me that...

On the 2008 Venture 23 that we have there are three lockers in the forward cabin. The two at the sides have hatches over them. The forward locker is great for keeping sleeping gear etc. but the cover is loose, a large piece of plastic board. There is a tendency to move forward when opened...

Had an interesting trip yesterday (and no drugs involved). To keep the story short, I had Chimo returned to me after a couple of months at PBH for some service and upgrades that included a new radio. They were very kind and arranged a launch at the ramp at Cowichan Bay. Everything seemed fine...

Hello everyone I had a really pleasant day at the annual fishing and boat show held at Tillicum mall here in the Victoria BC area. One of the highlights for me was a chance to take a look at the first 22 cruiser I had seen coming out of Triton. The exhibit was by my friends at Port Boathouse...

I was out on a little weekend cruise and had the (not unusual) request to look over the boat from a couple thinking about a C-D. Most of the questions seemed to be about the 22 Cruiser and 23 Venture differences. Ours was the first physical Venture they had seen. At the end of the 'tour' I was...

I don't know if anyone else had the problem with leaking hatches at the stern on a 23 Venture. These great storage areas are spoiled by not being water tight since the closure simply can't apply enough pressure on the seal. The problem was solved by adding some Sunbrella covers over the top...

Chimo is a 23 Venture with twin Yamaha 60's so you can picture the set up. We just bought the West Marine 260 inflateable and will probably just keep it in the bag in the cockpit when we need to take it with us. I haven't tried it on the roof as yet (low radar arch). My question is where to...

I would like to fly the yacht club pennant on the bow rail of Chimo so I tried West Marine for a suitable staff. Nice set up with a ss clamp and staff insert but only available for a 1" rail. Does anyone know of a set up available for 1.1/8? Many Thanks Chimo

So now I understand that C-Dory has been sold to Seasport boats http://www.seasportboats.com/ Does anyone know these guys. I suspect the news will be good as they are real boat builders but warranty etc ???? Chimo