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The ice fisherman are still bringing them in on Keweenaw Bay with a salmon run expected this next seek. Our thoughts have turned to summer and the opening of Camp Clow for the season. Our opening date is around July 1 with the first cruise to Isle Royale scheduled for departure on July 5 and...

As the departure date for the Isle Royale Cruise approaches a few unexpected changes have occurred. Unfortunately, we have some health challenges that require attention. Fortunately, Tom and Joyce Schulke of "C-Otter" fame have stepped in to take our place. So, all things are a go with the...

Our ongoing problems with our Suzuki have been analyzed by a Suzuki dealer as a failed Engine Control Unit. Sadly, this part is currently unavailable in the US and believe me, we've tried everywhere. There is one rebuilt one on E-Bay, but I'm not very anxious to give it a try. In...

While on our latest cruise on the waters of northern Lake Huron our faithful Suzuki 90 started acting up and the engine warning light on the tachometer came on along with the warning beeps. Sadly, we cut our cruise short and loaded up and headed for home to do further analysis. The...

We're looking forward to another season on Lake Superior and hope many of you will join us in exploring this greatest of the Great Lakes. Early June to September are the traditional cruising dates for the Big Lake. At this writing the lake temperature is around 34 degrees and we're expecting...

I purchased some spare washers (metal gaskets) to use when changing the oil on my 2003 BF 90 Suzuki engine and they don't fit. I bought them from a Suzuki dealer. I have since checked with two other dealers and they came up with the same part number after checking the serial number. The plug...

OK, all you computer nerds, I need help. What is the best way to access the internet while cruising? I've heard of portable hotspots and other gadgets, but would really appreciate some ideas from all of you. Hank Clow Meri Aura

I plan to cut a 3 3/4" hole in the center of the forward hatch to install a solar vent. I did this in a sailboat 20 years ago without a problem. I was told the hatch might shatter.....any comments? Hank Clow

Sadly we've posted Meri Aura for sale following the Hontoon gathering. We've posted the ad on Boats for sale by owner and would appreciate any of you passing the word to folks who might be interested. Looking forward to the event. Cheers, Hank and Pat

Meri Aura will be available for sale around March 10,2015. Time has caught up with us and we have truly become "ancient mariners" without the rhyme. We are currently exploring the St, John's River and will be joining the gathering at Hontoon State Park at the end of February. If you're...

Just returned from a great trip to Isle Royale. We had noticed that our snap rail that holds the bimini in place was beginning to crack and by the time we had trailered home the center section had completed cracked off. Called the folks at Proctor Canvas and they no longer carry the composite...

Meri Aura has returned from her northeast journey covering 695 nautical miles and 100 locks. A three-plus week adventure that started in mid-May. We trailered approximately 700 miles from northern Michigan to Brewerton, NY and dropped in on Oneida Lake. We then traveled east on the Erie Canal...

We are on a 650 mile loop trip on the canals of the Northeast. Currently sitting out a rainstorm in Ste. Ours, Quebec. More details when we complete the trip. Question: I have a 2003 Suzuki 90 hp engine. We have traveled 350 miles. Prior to our departure, the engine was serviced. The...

We're always amazed at the almost instantaneous results on inquiries to C-Brats. Your responses to our parking needs were very helpful and the situation appears to be under control. Happy to report the Erie Canal is open and the buoys are in place. Plenty of water even though snowfall was...

We're new to C-Dory cruising, but have many years (65) of sailboat cruising under our keel. We're plannig a trip with a starting point somewhere between Kingston, ON and Oswego, NY beginning in mid-May. The plan is to do a loop from Oswego to Kingston via the Oswego, Erie, Hudson, Champlain...

We've been happily reading the Forum and feel the time has come to join in. Pat and I acquired our 2003 22ft. Cruiser last August. We're not the same Pat and I living in Rochester, NY. After 65 years of sailing and closing in on 80 it seemed time to try our hand as power boaters. We still...