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I installed a Lewmar V700 on my 23 about 3 years ago. After the first boating season, the motor on the unit stopped working (dead). I didn't take apart the motor, just purchased a replacement and installed it. The second motor just failed last week during a short 4 day outing.... so I have...

A sad day for all. We stayed at Telegraph Cove just this past summer on our Broughton Islands adventure. The whale museum, pub, restaurant are all gone, according to the reports. It was all for sale when we were there in the summer... :shock...

Looking for advice/recommendations for replacing my VHF antenna. It is currently an 8 ft fiberglass Shakespeare mounted on the roof lip with a plastic ratchet mount. I would like to re-locate a new antenna to the radar arch and I am thinking a shorter (4 ft?) SS whip would be nice. What mount...

After a couple of years of cancelled boat shows here in Vancouver, due to Covid, the Vancouver International Boat Show just completed. For the first time I saw some C-Dory's at the show! We have a new C-Dory dealer in town - North Shore Marine in North Vancouver. I talked to a salesman and he...

Here is the article: https://waggonerguide.com/marine-electronic-visual-distress-signal-authorized-by-canada/ This is sort of good news for us Canucks, as I really don't like flares. They are dangerous, hazardous, next to impossible to dispose of up here, and are a real threat to the...

I saw this on a post from the Tugnut's Facebook group and couldn't resist posting it here. Too cool! https://youtu.be/jbvmAesSIGs The dad must have had some fun putting this together... and there are a few more that he has done with the mini 4x4 as well.

We are at the S Westview marina. Stop by for a beer! Chris and Cathy.

Returning from a day of fishing in Howe Sound yesterday, and as we come into our launch ramp we see this truck and boat pointed with the wrong end down the ramp. At first, thought it was just an optical illusion, but after rounding the tight corner of the cove to our launching ramp.....no..it's...

Just wondering if anyone has installed this wedge on their helm? https://www.amazon.ca/SeaStar-degree-Dash-Mount-Wedge/dp/B0000AXYNB If anyone has, did you like the results? How was the install? Is there a procedure to disconnect all the hydraulic lines, install the wedge and reconnect? I'm...

600 hp, automatic 2-speed transmission, independent steerable gearcase, contra-rotating props...... Wow! Wonder what this puppy is worth? https://www.mercurymarine.com/en/us/v12/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI7I3mkZTl7gIVaR-tBh2RHgTAEAAYASAAEgLcafD_BwE

To all of our fellow C-Brats, a very Merry Christmas! Chris & Cathy

Saw this on THT, kudos to the captain and crew of the rescue boat and the lifeguards. They kept their cool and saved lives. https://youtu.be/rYjuTGa5QjI

Devastating dock fire in Alabama Let's be safe out there! https://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2020/01/27/alabama-fire-chief-confirms-deaths-dock-fire/4589229002/

This just happened a few days ago. We often go fishing in this area where the Fraser River spills into Georgia Strait. There is a breakwater that extends out to a lighthouse and when the tide is high the breakwater is awash. Apparently the navigator on this vessel tried to "cut the corner"...

Blatant disregard for the regs, I wonder if they even had licenses? :amgry https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/30-foot-boat-gear-and-significant-amount-of-fish-seized-in-gold-river-after-dfo-rcmp-investigation/

All I can say is WOW! :shock: https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/lightning-strikes-sailboat-boston-harbor-64184494

How about this for your next boat! https://www.boattrader.com/listing/2010-sea-doo-nj-battleship-103379938/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=paid+social&utm_campaign=sept2018+dynamic&utm_content=dynamic+lookalike Chris

I found this article quite interesting.. https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/04/mysterious-sunstones-in-medieval-viking-texts-could-really-have-worked/ Chris

My Cape Cruiser 23' came with a Group 24 battery on each of the 115HP Yamaha main, and on the 8HP Yamaha kicker (has electric start/tilt). There is a A-B-Both switch connected between the 2 batteries. These are located in the 23's horizonatal locker at the rear of the cockpit. Everything on the...

We were out fishing on Saturday just off the West Vancouver shoreline when this cruised by. At first glance, we thought it was some type of military stealth thing, but after it went by we thought that it may have been a private yacht. When we got home, I just had to find out what it was. After...