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Anyone make it this year? Any specials on boats?

I usually don't post this stuff, especially not at West Marine, but this one was worthwhile. Nice two packs of fenders for 50% off. If you need some or need replacements, etc. This is a great time to buy, especially for the 25/26/255 since this size is more appropriate IMHO. Also qualifies for...

Well after short, but great run, we have decided that for the use we do, a 22 would be a better fit for us. We just aren't using the boat nearly as much as we thought we would and I am borrowing a rig every time we move it. We spent a lot of time cleaning her up and patching up minor things...

Any idea what is going on? Everything looks fine to me. EDIT: Nevermind, it appears that the IMG tag only supports items with file extensions used for images. I would delete this post, but it doesn't appear that I can.

I really like the look of the new Marinaut with the square rear window vs. the round. It seems a bit less arbitrary. Hadn't seen these shared here so thought I would post them.

We are going to be moving the boat to a permanent moorage in Portland and I am starting to look at slips/moorage. Any recommendations/suggestions and any I should absolutely stay away from?

So I am getting ready to pull the trigger and order up new grand tackle from Defender, unless you folks can steer me to a cheaper/better vendor. I'm going with 250 feet of 1/2 8 plait and 50 of 1/4 G4 HT chain. I'll be doing a chain to rope splice. My question is on the other end of the rope...

Does anybody have one of these collecting dust in a drawer? The boat came with a Garmin 3210, but I don't think it has ever seen a software update and the ole coffers need to be replenished before I look at updating her with something fancier.

So, I've been digging into the Venture 26 going after a persistent mildew smell and found that the issue must have been a holding tank leak at some point. The factory base was all uncoated plywood and the fitting on the holding tank was barely hanging on. After pumping and flushing the tank as...

I've read most of the threads on here and sailnet, etc. to get a good idea on the pros and cons of these systems. That being said, most of the threads on here were older. Those of you running composting toilets, are you still happy with them? Still no real odor problems? Has anybody done a...

So, on this Venture 26 we just bought, I noticed that literally all of the rivets attaching the rub rail to the boat were exposed. I know that in every other C-Dory I have seen, these have been either glassed over and/or covered with epoxy. I am assuming that leaving these exposed is just asking...

Thought we would formally say hi. I've been lurking and chatting on and off of this forum for several years now. We finally found the right boat at the right price for us. It can certainly take a very long as we had several botched attempts All is all, we are very excited. The boat is currently...

Did a search on this one, but didn't turn anything up. Any idea what the gelcoat color is for the Cape Cruisers? Is it the same spectrum kit used by C-Dory? If anybody has any ideas, it would be greatly appreciated!

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57590077-1/spill-a-lot-neverwets-ready-to-coat-your-gear/ Thought some of you folks might find this interesting. There have been a number of these coatings put out of over the past couple of years, but Neverwet showed the most promise. They ended up...

So, I'm looking for a good dink and matching outboard for the Venture 26. I read through a ton of threads about this and thoughts were mixed and a number of posts are pushing 6-7 years old. Quality can certainly change in that time from various manufacturers. What would you folks recommend...

I'm very close to finalizing a deal for a Venture 26 without trailer. I've talked to EQ and Kitsap Marine in order to get an idea of pricing and both recommended a King Trailer and prices came in around 6500-8000. I read on the forum that a lot of you folks don't care for King trailers. What...

I don't want this to become a thread about how today's modern outboard is bulletproof reliable and that a kicker and twins is a smarter choice. I don't want to hear that twins are not necessary, etc. This has been debated up and down and I think that both sides have their point. I ask because...