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Hi Rick, Here's hoping you have a good trip and fine weather. Keep a lookout for my old C-Dory. She is now called SNICKERS and driven by a very nice man called Jim. I will call him and perhaps he would join you for a few miles. Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)

Hello folks and Izzy, The post from another cruiser in Palymyra matches our feelings that the Western end of the canal system has a lot to offer. We sure hope that you get to enjoy that end of the system before you leave thew NE. Thanks again for sharing your cruise with us...

Thanks for your posts and pictures. Sure wish we were on the canal with you. While in Waterford be sure to go to the restaurant in town, with the names of two men. Good food and low prices. Also try to visit the Supermarket with the dock just upstream from the canal mouth. Docking your boat and...

I always carried a urinal next to the helm in all my boats. The kind you get free when you are in the hospital. I solves the problem of having to leave the helm. Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat) Mr. Grey had no problem. He did not man the helm and his litter box was...

I agree with Bill and El. Better to be on your own than be tied together with two hooks down. One twisted mess will convince you not to do that again. When we had a larger boat we did raft with our kids, but only on our one big anchor, well set and in very protected coves. Fred, Pat, and Mr...

It has been almost one year since we sold our 22 footer. Having owned bigger boats and having spent a fair amount of time on the 22 I can say that there is no difference in the fun factor. cruising is cruising. The little 22 gave us a lot of pleasure with very little grief. The lack of a shower...

We love your pictures and comments. Glad to hear that Baldwinsville now has power. Surely worth the $5.00. The concerts there are a big draw with lots of boats and people. If you stay to see it you will see a lot of action. If you are on the wall no problem. One year we anchored at the tip of...

Glad you are enjoying the hospitality of NY State and the town of Seneca Falls. You have a lot more to look forward to as you cruise these wonderful waters. When you get to Newark be sure to make a trip to the Newark Diner. It is really funky and the food is low cost. Say HI to John the owner...

Glad you made it to Seneca it was always our favorite launch spot. Just down the canal you will find Barrett Marine on your Starboard side. They are a Ranger Tug dealer and a good place to purchase your Erie Canal permit. Have fun. Wish I were there. Fred, Pat, and...

You have the right idea taking bikes for the towns along the Erie Canal. We really like Newark and Fairport on the Western end of the canal. If you like greasy spoon, funky diners be sure to try the Newark Diner an easy ride from the free dockage. Also free showers, electric, water and...

I always replace the battery I use for the house side every two years. then use the new battery as a starting battery and use the old starting battery for the house. It is important not to deplete too far before charging. Fred, Pat, and Mr Grey (the cat)

I just can't leave a discussion of toilets on small boats go by with out putting in a pitch for the PortaPotty. Port a pots do not smell at all if you use a chemical that you can get at any Walmart or marine store. The larger models hold about 2 to 4 days for two adults. The water supply is in...

I must be the odd one out on running the carbs dry before storage. Years ago a mechanic told me to leave the treated gas in the carb of my two stroke lawn mower. I was unsure if it would work. The first year we did it his way the old mower started with just a couple of pulls. I did not have to...

With so few hours I would sure use a product called Starton. I have used it for years on my Honda and my motor home. Never a carb problem caused by stale fuel. Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)

Hi Jeff, Good to hear that C-Dory is in the hands of a real boat builder. We were in the canoe business for twenty five years and saw fine canoe builders (Old Town-Mad River Wilderness Systems ) gobbled up by a bunch if money men. The money men did not care about the dealer net work and started...

What a wonderful time we had on Saturday evening. Good food and lots of good chat. The crab cakes and Red Hots were out of this world. Thanks to all who worked so hard so that we could have a good time. Mr. Grey was very pleased with his name tag. There was a lovely young lady cat there by the...

Charlie, Sorry to hear they are holding you down, we will miss you. I sure will hoist one or two for you at the gathering. We will go back to Pa. for church Sunday AM. We are having an outdoor service at a county park. We will be next to a lake. We will put you on our prayer list, I suspect...

Sorry I just can't believe that the truck and trailer spun on the ramp. I think that is what he told his insurance company. I think whatever he was drinking caused the problem. Probably good he did not get on the water that day. I am guilty of forgetting the plug twice on my 22 footer in the...

After reading all of these posts about disposal I am more convinced that a portapottie is a good thing. Holding a hose against the thru hull outlet and telling my wife to hit the switch causes nightmares. Some times when they have a big curb around the dump stations in camp grounds our RoadTrek...

The only problem we had with our Honda 90(2005) was due to aluminum chips in the carbs. Cutter Marine did just about the same as you before takeing the carbs apart. Cleaning them up solved the problem and it never reappeared. Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)