Recent content by Captain Bella

Ahoy Mark, PM sent. Jeff

If you need support around the Port Angeles portion of your trip, please give me a call. PM sent.

We recently took IRENE to Port McNeill via trailer for 2 weeks of cruising. Below is a brief synopsis of launch facilities in the area...perhaps answers to questions I had prior to going. Port McNeill - very nice launching area as services are centrally located and easy to walk to. The boat...

We just returned yesterday from two weeks in BC. We took Captain Bella the Pug and her rabies certificate. We were not questioned about Captain Bella nor was there a dog inspection. We visit Canada once or twice per month, have for years, and CBSA has never targeted Captain Bella or even...

We bought a sunbrella cover for our CD22 from Angola 2 years ago. I think it cost about one boat unit, including shipping and options. Ours had a modification for the radar on a pedestal; more thorough closure at the outboard; and it was longer all around to cover the gelcoat stripe below the...

We purchased a Chubb policy from Rich Haynie Insurance in Seattle after some comparison shopping. Robin expended much patience with my questions and got us a quote for a policy that was ideal for our needs. Price was not the primary concern, but the one we settled on was the least amount of...

My 2006 w/ raised roof was NOT cored. I installed a radar pedestal and made the holes myself.

We towed our 22 Cruiser, which was very close to 5000 pounds trailered on the scale, with a 2000 Suburban. It was the 4 x 4 version, 3.73 if I remember correctly, and 5.3 V-8. I believe the towing capacity was 7200 and we were well within the GCWR. The Suburban towed VERY well and felt safe...

Has anyone had experience with an insurance claim after an accident, while using non-trailer tires on the trailer? I have seen similar concerns from 'brats with regard to tow vehicle capacity. It's essentially a liability question. My purpose is not to stir up controversy, but identify some...

This is a little off track, and others have probably done the same... We occasionally run our Honda EU1000i from the storage site to the boat ramp. This allows us to begin warming the cabin for a long weekend, or cools the fridge, and charges the batteries. It also keeps our generator...

Thanks all - we appreciate your help. This was exactly the advice I was hoping to receive! Dave - yes, the Broughtons are the plan for this summer's trip. We are limited to 2 weeks, so we have elected to trailer vs. hoping for good weather on our own bottom.

I neglected to be specific...as little fuel in the boat's fuel tank as possible. Thanks!

Greetings All ~ We are looking forward to trailering from Victoria to the north end in order to launch for summer vacation. I'm trying to pull the boat with as little fuel as reasonably possible. Can anyone provide advice, please, regarding what type of hills/elevation changes to expect...

Looking forward to your assessment of the installer...we may go in the same direction.