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I'd like to echo the comments above. I installed the permatrim this spring, which was an easy job, and have had the boat out a few times in different conditions so far. The biggest difference was the additional bow down attitude that can be achieved with just engine trim. The difference is about...

I finally got around to posting a few more pictures of our cruise. Enjoy!

Yes, we all had a great time and many laughs. It was good to show some of our old stomping grounds to out-of-towners and new C-Brats. The weather coopertated for two days, but Tropical Depression Barry moved up the coast rapidly and canceled the second half of our cruise. So Fred, you were half...

Fred, if you're still there, I am still planning on going. The weather reports call for partially sunny with possible t-showers in the afternoon. If I stayed home every time I heard that forcast for Long Island Sound in the summer, I would never leave the house. If it's too rough for the Sound...

I have been reading on the T&T list that Verizon has stopped offering it's cell phone coverage in Canada for a fixed price. It's now $.69 per minute or something like that. When we do the Rideau this summer, Becky needs to stay in constant touch with her elderly parents at home. Are there any...

OK guys, I need to get everyone's Cell phone number and email address so I can keep everyone informed. I also need to make reservations for dinner on Friday night June 1st at the Griswold Inn and Sunday night June 3rd at Ram's Head Inn on Shelter Island, so let me know ASAP if you will be...

Hi jdower, The new 4Runner (post 2003) V6 or V8 weighs 1000lbs more than my 99' and I'm wondering if that makes a difference in the herky jerky motion I get towing the 4200lb C-dory and trailer. I've weighed my tounge and it's right at 10%. I have a two wheel trailer and I know that makes some...

Hi Wayne, I have a towing question. Normally I tow my 22' C-Dory locally with a 99' Toyota 4Runner with the small V6 (183HP) rated for 5000 lbs towing. The ride is very rough and jerky and I don't like to tow over 100 miles because the transmission gets very hot and the little engine is working...

Hi George and Penny, and Rick and Carol, We will be in Maine at our place near Ellsworth sometime in July. Not sure exactly when yet, but our two weeks up there could very well coincide with your wandering. We may not have "Crescent Girl" with us since we are having some work done on the cabin...

Oh yeah, make sure you sign up on the sign up sheet!

Great, Ripple. we'd love to have you join us as long as you can. we will be at Old Lyme Marine Friday evening, and leave for the up river cruise Saturday morning. We may stay at Old Lyme Sat night or head over to Shelter Island depending on the weather. Stay with us a long as you can. It will be...

John, Have a great time. We have too much going on this spring, but count us in for next year! Dun (CTYankee)

Brats, I agree with John's (NH Guy) post about Active Captain. This site has genuine value and is not commercial. I am chartering a Trawler in Florida and used Active Captain to locate possible anchorages. I found it very useful and have posted some of my favorite places as well. The Brats were...

Rick, It will take most of the day to get to Hatford and back. Frankly, above Haddam Meadows State park the river is not all that interesting. The best scenery is the southern part and we can do that in 4-5 hours. There will be Saturday boating traffic, and no wake zones, so we can't just speed...

Update on CT River cruise, Old Lyme Marina at the mouth of the River is now a C-Dory dealer and has graciously stepped up to offer us the following: Old Lyme Marina Open House Date June 2nd 2007 Place Old Lyme Marina 34 Neck Rd Old Lyme CT 06371 Time 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Come see the C-Dory line...

Hi Roscoe, Welcome to the NE C-Brats. We're having two planned cruises this summer, June 1-4 on the Connecticut River, and Aug 22 thru the 28th on the Rideau Canal in Canada. Join us if you are able. See details on Event signups above. My advice on dinghys is like those above. A tough...

Dear El and Bill, We just read your latest saga, and wish you the very best in your recovery and future plans. A safe harbor is indeed a good thing when needed. We have convinced our friends here in CT to purchase a C-Dory like ours, closing was yesterday. One of our secret weapons in this...

Hi Northeast C-Brats, We will forming up for a mini-gathering on June 1st at the mouth of the Connecticut River at Old Saybrook, and spending one or two days exploring New England's longest estuary, and then head for the North Fork of Long Island for a night or two. We expect to be back by June...

Rick, Count us in. Thanks for taking the planning lead again. We need a good scoutmaster! Let me know what you need to plan launches etc. I've been to Ottawa, but not on the water. We're looking forward to the cruise with our pals! Dun & Becky (CTYankee)

Hey Fred, What's a "finder"? :crook Merry Christmas Everybody! Dun (CTYankee)