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Hi all, as things seem to be improving I was wondering what the best sources of information are for finding out if one can cross from Canada to the US as a Canadian in a boat... If one has had both vaccine doses, do you need a negative test etc etc. Thinking about heading to the San Juans in...

I have a 2011 CD22 and it seems that water has been leaking into the space under the cockpit floor from screw holes that were used to attach the sheets that cover the gas tanks. Any suggestions on best way to fix? I am wondering if I should make an access hatch to the cockpit floor so that it...

Does anyone happen to know how thick the deck is on the bow of a CD22? I need to bolt a ladder mount through the deck and would like to know what length of bolts to get before I drill...

I have 2 2012 Y50s on my CD22 and wondered if there were any issues with using ethanol-containing gas. If so, any suggestions on how to get good gas before launching at Bullfrog UT on Lake Powell.

Monica and I are heading to Lake Powell - planning to launch at Bullfrog next Friday or so and spending about a week cruising the lake. If anyone has suggestions on places not to miss, things to look out for, warning etc, that would be much appreciated! Mike

My 4 year old Lowrance HDS8 does not have charting for Lake Powell (I think only Canada...) and I am wondering if anyone has any suggestions for charting that can be installed in the chartplotter. I have found a couple of apps for iOS, Android and Windows 10, but am wondering what I can easily...

Does anyone have any experience of boating on these lakes in March? Monica and I are thinking of taking Natural C-lection down there during our Spring break (March 9-26) and wondered if that seems like a reasonable plan. I went kayaking on lake Mead last year at that time and the lake seemed...

I am thinking of doing a short trip to the Seattle area from Victoria with my CD22. Does anyone have any recommendations for a marina to stay at while visiting? Where is the best place to clear into the US on the way? Port Townsend?

My original Bennet trim tab pump motor gave up the ghost as a result of waster damage. The original location was a few inches above the floor in the space between the two fuel tanks. As a result of a partially flooded cockpit in a following sea, I think the pump unit got wet and eventually died...

When I got back from my last trip I discovered that one of the brakes on my trailer was seized shut. I drove it around and started and stopped (no load on trailer) and eventually it freed up. Is there a recommended way to free such a seize up and what should I be doing to maintain these brakes...

I was wondering which way people sleep in their CD22 v-berth. it seems as if the forward end is slightly higher, but it is a bit claustophobic in there. I have tried both ways and am trying to decide which is best... I am leaning towards having my head aft...

I have just picked up a 40W portable panel from Go Power http://gpelectric.com/products/portable-solar-kits I was thinking of using it to keep the batteries topped up when it is in my driveway and wondered where I should connect the charger to. I have two batteries connected to a switch. What...

I have been searching through the forums as I am looking to put in an autopilot for my CD22. I already have a Lowrance HDS8 chartplotter and Simrad RC42 rate compass. I also have an octopus 1212 pump. I am wondering which of the following options makes the most sense: Raymarine s1000 (though...

For those of you who travel around Vancouver Island, you may find the web page created by my kayaking friend Al Dunham useful. It shows a graphic of the current wind and wave state from the most recent light station and buoy reports. http://www.capemudgekayakers.com/WindMap2/Register.php

It just occurred to me that fellow C-brats may not be familiar with but might make use of the forecast maps presented by Victoria wind surfer "Big Wave Dave". He takes the U of W model data and makes maps of the Salish Sea area that are coded to wind strength. The main forecast page is...

I figured out a few days ago that the brakes on my trailer were not working, but it was not until today that I figured out why. (I launched the boat and put it on the mooring for a few days). The pictures in this album show it all...

After using the inReach device extensively last month, I thought I would post a review here for the "brats". I was able to test the me I have the inReach for smartphones device http://www.inreachcanada.com/inreach-for-smartphones/ which uses bluetooth to connect to android or iOS phones and...

I have been using an "anchor buddy" system when beaching up here in the PNW and have been pretty happy with it for picnic stops and short walks. So I thought I would share in case anyone else sees a use for it. I don't think I would use it overnight. I have posted some picks in my anchor buddy...

I am going to be testing out my inReach satellite communicator over the next two weeks as we explore Kyuquot Sound and the Broughtons with Natural C-lection. As far as I can tell, the plan I have at the moment allows me unlimited tracking points and up to 250 messages in the month of August. The...

I was looking at the member list and it looks as if the first c-brat members are from Oct 2003, which means we have a 10 year anniversary coming up. Is this info correct?