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  1. Big dave

    Broughton Tom Cat

    While fishing behind Stackhouse island in the BC Broughtons I saw a Tom Cat Go zooming by, I didn't see the name are there any brats in the broghtons now ? If so we are at Greenway tonight then Windsong in the morning or fishing in Fife Sound. Give Raven Dancer a call on 68 if you get this. Big...
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    Broughton Cruising, Does it get any better?

    Well we are on the way ! We are now in Campbell River and tomorrow we will launch in Telegraph and head for the Broughtons for a couple weeks of fun filled boating. We can't believe this is our 11th year of running around up their. Each year we seem to find something new. This year we are...
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    Broughton Cruising, Does it get any better?

    Bess-C we too will be going up for our 14th year of Broughton Crusing. I think we are heading up on 8/8 and staying until ?? Give Raven Dancer a call on the VHF 16 or 68 and we will make an effort to get together. We have always left the hatch open and the windows, and back door, unless it is...
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    v berth getting wet while towing

    We had that problem on Raven Dancer, our dealer pulled the hatch and replaced it with a new one. He said the old one was not sealed correctly. No problems since he replaced the first one. Dave. Raven Dancer
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    Leaving trailer at Port Hardy

    you may want to call Quaterdeck Marina or maybe even the ferry system. Big Dave Raven Dancer
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    Tips on starting the kicker

    Here is what I have to do with my 2 cycle 8HP suszki. After running dry and putting it away, when I fire it back up it seems to air lock ? The primer bulb seem hard and full of gas, but it is full of air ! I undo the gas hose from the motor and press in the little round ball that is in the hose...
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    Would You Ever Repower a 22' With a 60 Horse Outboard ?

    Hi Pete, I power Raven Dancer with a 75 HP Yamaha and can't complain about the MPG. I think when I come to upgrade time I will get the 90 Yamaha, just to have the extra power if needed. If I want to save fuel I just drop the 8 HP kicker down and run along at 5 knots, for some unknown reason...
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    West Marine

    A few weeks ago I did a post about how much cheaper I found the Liquid Rollers Spray at another store besides West Marine. Well I said what I said ignoring dear old Dads advise about "if you can't say something nice about someone don't say any thing at all". Well I justified it in my mind by...
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    Sticky windows and a good deal!

    I also printed out the coupon and went to get my two cans at the Portland WM along with a inline water filter that I have been wanting. When we got to WM we were told sorry we are out of the filter you want, so we went over to get the spray and was told Hmm that stuff must be on sale we are out...
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    05/16 - 05/18 - Friday Harbor Spring CBGT

    This one is a must do for us ! We will be going to the Islands May 10 ~ 19 to fish for lingcod so let me know if you need me to do any preprep work. We may have our friends with the CD look alike with us too :lol: Big Dave. Raven Dancer.
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    Red Fox Site

    Well I just didn't know and thought it was new news. Thank you for setting me straight. The Fox has always had a site on MSN. Big Dave. Raven Dancer.
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    Red Fox Site

    I read this on Red Fox's site. http://ljhoff.com/default.asp?f=listing ... ingtype=14 Big dave. Raven Dancer.
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    04/12 - 04/13 - Cathlamet, WA

    Is this Easter weekend ? Big Dave. Raven Dancer.
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    winter reading

    You just can't go wrong with "The Incredible Voyage" by Tristan Jones. What this guy did in a 22' boat "SEA DART" is truly amazing ! Big Dave. Raven Dancer.
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    Dealing with fish once in the boat

    I'm still waiting too !
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    Dealing with fish once in the boat

    OK Mark, I'm back from Home Depot with all the plunder. Im trying to figure out the angle you cut the slot in the starboard, how sure are you about the 25 degrees ? Once that is figured out the rest is a snap ! Do you have a way of measuring that angle ? I won't be able to use mine when the back...
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    Dealing with fish once in the boat

    Hey Mark where did you get the plunder to build your cooler rack. It look great and I am going to rob the idea if I can locate the supplies. Thanks. Big Dave Raven Dancer.
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    01/24 - 01/27 - Seattle Boat Show/C-Brat Extravaganza

    WOW thanks for all the great information ! We will be driving up from Vancouver with two friends but they have not commited as of yet. I don't think we will be at the motel until mid morning on Saturday, We will be leaving Sunday late afternoon or evening, would it be possible to have four...
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    01/24 - 01/27 - Seattle Boat Show/C-Brat Extravaganza

    Where are the Hawthorn Suites in relationship to the boat show ? Is it walking distance ? Also do we just buy Boat Show tickets on line or through C-Brats or C-Dory ? Thanks. Big Dave. Raven Dancer.
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    Anchoring My Head

    You may want to drill out the old hole then insert a brass or stainless flush shell, then bolt into the flush shell. Big Dave. Raven Dancer.
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