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COLD WEATHER ACTIVITIES IN USA 60 ABOVE ZERO Floridians turn the heat on. People in the Midwest plant gardens. 50 ABOVE ZERO Californians shiver uncontrollably. Midwesterners sunbathe. 40 ABOVE ZERO Italian and English cars won't start. People in the Midwest drive with the windows down...

As the PNW is popular for many boaters, this unusual incident may be of interest. Ordinarily cute and playful, the Northern Sea Otter, is a native to WA. Apparently, a local "infested and foul" band of them at a WA state marina (Bremerton) actually attacked a child walking on a dock and pulled...

"Here" is Northern Michigan. "They" are electric boats. We know there are electric outboard motors for boats; also cars, trucks, drones, planes. If we felt the momentum, we could have (should have?) extrapolated to boats. https://www.traverseticker.com/news/sea ... -michigan/ Why Northern...

Ode to Duality: One of the basics of Whatitis or Whasup. Dualism; Dichotomy: Not the meaning of, but, perhaps an answer to, the meaning of life. The coexistence of similar, different, opposing or even contradictory aspects of something: 2 sides to every coin, 2 hulls, 2 brothers, yin and...

Meet the Real Deal, Capt. Al who accomplished an amazing voyage. Watch and listen to pick up multiple lessons for long distance outboard cruisers. He reminds me of Grandpa... Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7AURejJj_Q Aye.

The Existing Set Up: * Battery banks - 2 (Starting bank and House bank) * Battery switches - 3 (Starting bank, Parallel and House bank) * Solar (165W) properly wired to charge House bank only * Goal - provide some solar charge to both banks while in storage (or anchored, without running...

2014 C-Dory 26 Venture $85,000 (Goodland, FL) FACTORY/DEALER INSTALLED Twin Honda DF90 hp, digital gauges, engine hours < 200 each AirHead MSD type III composting head, solids portion not used Airmar P66 transom depth/speed/sonar transducer Blue Sea System DC main panel w/ACRs   Engine start...

'Guns on Boats' could prompt some interesting comments. Think I start a new thread. Why anyone would want to (try to) place a behemoth gun safe on a boat (in my price range) is anyones guess. Now having a firearm on a boat is a different matter and may yield some interesting discussion. For...

Having gotten too friendly with a dock in Orange Beach, I have about a 3' separation between the black plastic/rubber rub rail from its undercut aluminum track amidship. I've tried screwdrivers with pliers pushing and pinching and used up to four grunts of force and cannot put'er back...

M Moore has commented, regarding the new released movie "American Sniper", since his uncle was killed by a sniper, he was taught snipers were cowards. "They shoot people in the back. Invaders r worse." Apparently, there is a big debate about this in Hollywood. IMHO M Moore's comment about...

The manual says it's due to incorrect wiring. Dealer says it might be due to a problem at the AC source; Honda generator, home garage socket, dock side power outlet, etc. The AC panel (Blue Sea Systems) red light Reverse Polarity comes on only if "Battery Charger" switch is on, not for "Water...

Hello: Is there a consensus to placement and brand of a bow light? I've read top of the pilothouse causes glare off the bow SS railing. I've seen pics of deck placement lateral to the windlass. This is sometimes a busy and crowded place with light snag/damage potential as well as the light...

Have any seasoned cruisers out there developed "General Guidelines for Rig Shuttling", or similar, to facilitate getting your boat back on its trailer when it's time to go home? I can imagine 3 scenarios from easiest to "I hate this part": 1. CIRCULAR CRUISE WITH DEPART/PICK UP SHUTTLE...

COLD WEATHER IN THE USA 60 ABOVE ZERO Floridians turn the heat on. People in the Midwest plant gardens. 50 ABOVE ZERO Californians shiver uncontrollably. Midwesterners sunbathe. 40 ABOVE ZERO Italian and English cars won't start. People in the Midwest drive with the windows down. 32 ABOVE...

Please direct me to the area giving instructions on how to post photos. At first glance here and there, an obvious 'link' or heading to click to get this information is not apparent. Since my memory is sharp, I remember someone covering this topic in a previous post, probably several months...

Where can I find information on how to post a photo or two inside a post? Aye?

Having a trailerable boat is special to me for multiple reasons. To others, it is a mechanism to spread undesirables into pristine marine areas to have invasive species take hold to displace our favored indigenous species of crustaceans, fish, mollusks and plants. Much blame in my area has...

Just in to my dealer was my deposit for a C-Dory 26 Standard Venture with split bunk aluminum trailer. Anticipated delivery to MI is next spring for dealer rigging. Lots to consider since last cruising boat, brand new technology with electronics (I used Loran C then GPS), new bottom paints...

After reading the magazine hype on the numerous advantages of digital engine controls and gauges, has anyone used this "new" technology for twins on a C-Dory? How bad does it hit your pocketbook? Is it worth it? Is it reliable or require a lot of "tinkering"? Aye.

First, it is gonna be twins. The dilemma is 'which' twins. Twin Honda 90s weigh 720 lbs (a little less than Yamahas). Why not twin Evinrude E-Tec 115s which weigh 750 lbs? * Mfg says 200 hp max (this could be the correct answer...) Maybe the CD transom cannot handle more? * Just a few...