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I came across this little gem: https://losangeles.craigslist.org/sfv/b ... 99396.html I keep trying to come up with a reason for needing this. It is so small you could tie it up to the dinghy dock at Catalina. Someone needs to snatch this up.

Coming out of the winter months, and a heavy dosage of rain in Southern California, Catalina Island is alive with color. I just got a GoPro Karma drone and sent it flying to capture footage over the island last weekend. While most of the island was covered in fog, the sun peaked through and...

After a couple months of ownership of our 24’ Tomcat, it is time for a windlass upgrade. We often anchor in 70-100 feet of water and my back is killing me after pulling up our Bruce anchor and 30’ of chain. Our 1997 boat was the second Tomcat built and has a large hatch opening into the...

I am the proud new owner of a 1997 24' Tomcat. The boat is currently in Oakland and getting towed down to me in Huntington Beach next week. When we get the boat I will post a bunch a pictures. It is the 2nd 24' Tomcat ever produced and has a new set (12 hours) of 135hp honda outboards on the...

Given the winter months are upon us, I am thinking about my list of projects for the next two months and I stumbled upon a discussion of a opening the helm bulkhead on a 25' Cruiser. http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t= ... 496a976674 On the top of our wish list is a forward facing...

I recently posted a thread about feedback on a 24' TomCat, since it felt like we were outgrowing our 22'. The biggest complaint was that we lacked seating for 3 at the dinette for meals and the 2 hour crossing to Catalina. I just completed an addition to our cabin which may have just saved...

C-Brats- In a recent post I mentioned something about already thinking about upgrading to a 25 or a Tomcat. We have been using our 22 Cruiser nearly every weekend and LOVE it. Our two girls (5& 18mo.) love the time on the water and our younger one literally learned to walk on the boat. With 80+...

Maybe a fun topic for a winter day... Do you have C-Dory apparel? My parents made these for myself and the crew (wife and two kids ages 4&1). This is likely the only place on earth where folks would appreciate this :D http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php We are finished with...

C-Brat Nation- After an amazing year with our 22 Cruiser, we have discovered our first major issue, which forces us into “project mode.” While coming home from Catalina on Friday, I discovered water seeping through a small hole in the area in the v-berth area under the porta potty. We quickly...

I recently replaced my anchor line with 300' of 3 strand nylon line. The anchor line works great, but on our trip to Catalina this weekend we noticed the mildew/ musty smell in the cabin emanating from the anchor line. I pulled it all out when we got back to the dock and it is clear that the...

We purchased a 1993 Cruiser in February and have been out to Catalina over 20 times since buying the boat 7 months ago. We honestly could not be happier and our kids (10mo. and 4) are having a wonderful time. My only complaint is fuel capacity. I repowered with and Evinrude 90 which has been...

We spent last weekend at Catalina Island and had a wonderful time. My wife and two daughters (ages 3 and 6 mo.) are hoping to play hookey in August and meet up with the other C-Brats in the first week of August The only downside to our island adventure last weekend were the hoards of flies...

I have used the search feature a bunch of times on this one, but can not seem to get a clear answer. After a recent repower, I have now made a couple trips over to Catalina Island. Each trip we are gaining more experience and having more fun. Our Wallas Stove (runs on kerosene) works and runs...

I am nearing the purchase of a 22' C-Dory Cruiser and have a sea trial scheduled in about a week. I thought it would be great to tap into the knowledge base here on what to look for while on the sea trial. My plan is to create a check list of sorts, which I would be happy to share back c-brat...

C-brat gurus. I am very near the purchase of my first boat- a 2003 22' Cruiser. Needless to say we are thrilled about the potential adventures ahead and cruising/ fishing/ diving in and around the channel islands here in Southern California. The boat appears to be in fantastic shape and I have...

Hello, First post here on C-Brats. I am in the market for a 19 or 22 C-Dory. The only hang up is that I have a pretty narrow driveway (9' 8"), so I am trying to figure out if I will be able to park the boat in the driveway and still be able to squeeze through with a trash can or lawnmower...