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    C-dory outboard power

    I may be out of the loop. I have a Venture 23. Duel Honda 50’s Boat came used with these engines. And, it was in great shape. Never had two engines but liked the idea. Did use once for emergency as took out prop and lower nit damage with log. To rough to change in Pudget Sound So...
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    C-dory outboard power

    I may be out of the loop. I have a Venture 23. Duel Honda 50’s Boat came used with these engines. And, it was in great shape. Never had two engines but liked the idea. Did use once for emergency as took out prop and lower nit damage with log. To rough to change in Pudget Sound So...
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    TYPE IV PFD Mounting Location - 25' Cruiser - Suggestions?

    Mount in cockpit where can be reached by anyone anytime even at a dock All persons aboard our boats are required to wear life jackets. Sats. Say most drowning are people without life jackets on. Particular for us older folks that muscle skills and swimming ability may not be up to the...
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    Navionics app for iphone

    I use on IPad same platform. Works fine but, have preferred Garmin Blue Tooth which they no longer support want to keep on own equipmentbi guess. Did you hear Garmin Nav on aircraft was hacked last week disabled all aircraft with Garmin Nav systems. Has been restored. Source AV Web...
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    Portable Fuel Tank suggestions?

    Extra fuel tank I just use an Atwood 6 gallon Outboard with the standard Connector directly to my Honda’s, yes twins. I also use it as aux tank for my Honda 2000 generator. I would not recommend the Atwood though as the plastic swells up in heat and deforms permanently. Dealer will not...
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    Trailer tires 2020

    My biggest problem tires! Virtually all made in China, poor quality. Max recommend for Life trailer tires 5 years! I put 5k+ per year. One year 10.k Check manufacture date of tires they rot in warehouse. Learned hard way. Check Nut torque every trip. Sun not tire friend. Boat in storage...
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    Pacific Northwest Weather - first hand experience

    If you want you can check climate on www.noaa.gov web site they have everything weather and climate data in US. They are primary data gatherer For all sites. Often on county or city sites they will have a weather ot climate link to data for their area. I would suggest spending time in...
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    Colter Bay Marina, Grand Tetons

    Sorry I knew that. We always go to Yellowstone which if of course Bridge Bay. Very nice and bigger lake. Tetons nice too. Both areas have become so crowed over the past 50 years. Recently we had great trip in the recreation area on the Big Horn River. You Can go about 60 miles above the...
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    Colter Bay Marina, Grand Tetons

    Have not been for three years. No Fancy Yachts there then. Maybe Covid thing. There are small gysers at places and warm water but no swimming allowed. Several years ago on a windless morning encountered some steam waves. Put two and two together and decided and confirmed with park ranger...
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    Advice on replacing boat trailer for our C-Dory Cruiser 22

    Aluminum Torque axles 14” fine. Goodyear trailer tires best. All bass Contest people use travel And Lots of miles at high speed. I have fought with cheap tires for years. On long trips. Not cheap but great tires. I would get electric over hydraulic surge brakes, disk of course. Good...
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    Greetings from New Member

    Welcome you need to find someone that needs a deck hand and will take you along. I am deck hand already and the admiral lets me sleep in v berth for past 54 years, not all C Dory ones. Best of luck maybe one of the nickels will be collectible and Pay for a boat. Be safe.
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    Isle Royal National Park News Michigan

    Been three times. 1958, 61, 87. All three portaged canoe to Lake Richie, caught mountains of northern. Also with rented open wooden boats And outboard trolled the cover of Lake Superior catching many lake trout. From 1958 to 87 little change. Bet other than more pleasure boats little...
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    Venture 23 Repower

    My 2 cents. I have a 2006 23 venture cape cruiser/c-dory with 2007 dual 50 hps on stern. Honda carb. Wish they were injected but bought boat used and we are satisfied with it. 4 blade props. Max speed is 21 on calm. Changing props could increase speed. But, we cruise at 15-17 mph and enjoy...
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    2020 FRIDAY Harbor CBGT, move to Sept 2020

    Good decision. My best to all c-brats. Be safe and healthy.
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    Safety with flooding cockpit

    The best large volume of water in a cockpit removal is a frantic person and and a good bucket.
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    Boat form please not your political agenda

    Can turn to social media for politicall bias comments
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    22' model - best repower choice

    Etecbring kecEvnrude developing it. Bombier purchased it as told for the developed patented engine to use on many of their line. Always gong was fresh oil and wt. Many 4 strokes have gone on a diet. WHERE IS QUAITY service in your area? Yamaha, Suzuki’s, Honda’s all great engines. I...
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    IPAD. Garmin Blue Charts GONE

    Garmin is not allowing renewals on iPad for Garmin Blue Charts. Big problem for me as main source of navigation. Very dated chart plotter. They first separated Active Captain now charts not available. I understand they want me to buy new chart plotter. I am nearing end of boating career so...
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    Wallas question

    I bought a portable Mr. Heater propane. No smelly stuff and leaking liquids. Use mostly for getting dressed etc. Always warm enough in beeding and a stocking cap which I learned years ago when did serious backpacking and snow camping. Keep warm and dry.
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    05/17 - 05/19 - Friday Hbr CBGT, 2019

    No one gets to up set. The Country your in Goes highest. Yours below if you wish. If you don't have country visiting don't fly any. The flag police will not get you. However, immigration will want to see your registration in both countries. Unless you Nexus and phone. Baxter
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