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  1. colbysmith

    CD-25 Throttle and Shift Cable Length

    Did a quick search, and couldn't find an answer, so I'll start a new thread. I may need to replace my throttle and shift cables on my 2009 CD-25, single screw, and wondering if anyone knows what length cables are needed. They run from the throttle at the helm, down inside the starboard gunnel...
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    Tennessee River

    Just tentative plans for now, but looking at finishing up the Tennessee River in October. I know several that went along with me two years ago, mentioned they'd be interested in the Harrison Bay State Park to Guntersville, Al., leg, if and when I did it. This was part of the original plans...
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    Uniden VHF Handheld radio accessories

    I lost my Uniden MHS75 handheld on my recent trip out west, and ended up replacing it with a different brand. I have a spare battery, antenna and two charging cords if anyone is interested. You can have them for the price of shipping. Approximate weight is 13 ozs, plus whatever the mailing...
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    British Columbia Coast

    For the next two months, I'll be on C-Traveler cruising the British Columbia coast with Bill on Mystery Girl, and Mike on Little Joe. Bill is from South Carolina, while Mike is also a cheesehead, from Milwaukee. I'll be blogging at my Find Penguins blog. You can find it at this link...
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    Cell Service west coast of British Columbia

    During May and June, I will be cruising with two other boats along the west coast of British Columbia. (Not on the ocean side of Vancouver Island.) Plan to launch in Blaine, and then possibly go as far as Prince Rupert, and visiting some of the many inlets in between. I hate to get Starlink for...
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    Dale Hollow Lake

    Bill on Mystery Girl, Mike on Little Joe, and myself on C-Traveler, have been exploring Dale Hollow Lake by circumventing the entire lake shore. We made it through a bad hail storm, a nasty thunderstorm, and even cruised a day in snow squalls and showers! For the story, see my blog at...
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    Garmin AC/PC Adapter

    I have an old Garmin Ac/Pc Adapter, p/n 010-10276-00. Says it's for a GPSMAP 2006 / 2006C. I forget what I used it for, but it wasn't a 2006, so it must work for other stuff as well. Anyone that wants it, can have it. Just let me know and be ready to put the cost of shipping in the Tip Jar...
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    Dangling Rope Marina

    Just saw this excellent link in regards to the removal of Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell. I visited Dangling Rope Canyon this past April and October when I was on Lake Powell. Sad to see everything gone, but with the lower water levels I don't think there would be room for the facilities...
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    LoadRite Trailer hardware

    Just a heads up. After traveling another 1700 miles with C-Traveler in tow, on our interstate highways that seem to be getting worse in the way of washboard bumps, after launching the boat, I found that the main bolt that attaches the two side rails to the center tongue, had lost it's nut and...
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    FindPenguins: Erie Canal

    I enjoy sharing my travels with everyone, but spending way too much time posting to various sources. So, I'm limiting my uploads to blogging at FindPenguins.com. Even with this great new improved C-Brats, it's just easiest to pick one place, and stick with that. That being said, I am...
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    They ARE trailerable boats! My travels

    I know there are some that enjoy following some of my adventures. I already spend way too much time uploading to my own Facebook page, but because a few of my family members do not have Facebook, I also started using FindPenquins to blog my trips. I'm heading out tomorrow to spend some time on...
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    Cold Temperature Storage of Inflatable Dinghys

    Getting ready to head down south, and will be taking our inflatable kayaks with us. One a Hobie, the other a Sea Eagle. I store them inside all winter, (and then summer too when not in use.) They are stored rolled up, rather tightly. Looks like I will have two days travel with temps below...
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    Where to Snow Bird

    Ok, just looking for some ideas and shared experiences of places. Rosanne is now retired, and starting in 2026, we think we want to leave Wisconsin during January and February. Can add March to that too, but then we usually have the Hontoon gathering to fall back on in March, and we just stay...
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    West Coast Storm Surges

    Just seeing video of some destruction happening on the west coast from some storm surges. Almost looked like some C-Dory's in one of the videos, being tossed about in a marina. Hope all our C-Brats on the west coast are safe.
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    These are trailerable boats!

    Four years of towing C-Traveler during the boating season, 41,704 miles total. This year was a little less than usual at only 7,271 miles. I average about 10,000/year. Last year I did more at around 15,000 miles! I’ve been averaging about 10,000 annually the five seasons we’ve owned C-Traveler...
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    Electric Lower Unit Oil Fill Pump

    Tired of pumping that lower unit lube pump to fill your lower unit? Well I am. I looked around to see if I could find an inexpensive electric lube pump, but no luck. So I put together an electric oil pump using a small cheap 12 volt electric fuel pump, an extra lube pump I had laying around, a...
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    C-Brat Burgee, New 2024

    Ok, the new C-Brat Burgee is finished and ready for order. I worked with Kathy Wilson of Kathy's Needleworks to get a new one made. I believe it is similar to the original from 10+years ago, (I never had one, so just going from photos), except we changed the windows to all be the same color...
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    New dealer in Great Lakes

    https://digitaledition.greatlakesscuttlebutt.com/?m=3584&i=824814&p=26&ver=html5
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    Yamaha's Alternate Charging System

    The photo above is at the front port side of my 2009 Yamaha F150 4-stroke outboard. The fuse panel and wiring terminals are behind a plastic shield. My outboard has an alternate charging system, in addition to the regular system from the alternator. Don’t ask me how it works, I don’t have a...
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    Upper Tennessee River, October 2024

    Not setting this up to be an official cruise, however I am planning on cruising the Upper Tennessee River from Guntersville, AL to Knoxville, TN and a few miles farther to the head waters of the Tennessee River. Any one that would like to join for the cruise or just part of it, would be welcome...
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