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In our case, water intrusion was not an issue, so I can't really address that, but our repair was $1200 five years ago. Nick "Valkyrie"

We had the same problem on Valkyrie, a 22 cruiser, but the crack came from under the rub rails (aft) and ran under the transom "cap". When I had a local shop evaluate it they found that the top of the transom was not finished or sealed with resin or cloth, but the void was filled with gelcoat...

All good ideas. Thanks for your input. Nick "Valkyrie"

Hi Brats, Marcia and I religiously wear our manually inflatable PFD's, but have decided to upgrade to automatic units for their added safety, partly due to Dr. Bob's insights on the death of Natalie Wood. I'm looking for advice on what models my fellow C-Brats have used and recommend...

Pat and Mike, Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Nick and Marcia "Valkyrie"

RE: porta potties. It seems that the onerous (not odorous, or maybe it is) porta pottie regs are only in Boot Key Harbor due to City of Marathon rules. You can stay in the harbor for seven days IF you sign a intent-to-comply agreement that states you will add a deck pump-out in that time...

Marty, On a Lake Erie cruise this summer we noticed the same problem. I took out all of the cushions, covered the helm seat and then doused sections of the hull and overhead with Clorox Cleanup. After wiping with a damp cloth it looked great. We also did the sides of the cockpit. It's...

Casey, Good to see you on the site. Hope you and your wife have a great Thanksgiving. I added hatches to Valkyrie this year and it was one of the best mods that we have done. As far as your question goes, I believe that you answered it yourself in your sentence about moon phases! I was...

I remember a few cases of Marcia's very clearly. Last Christmas an owner's present to her Yorkie was over a cup of drippings from a roast. That resulted in pancreatitis, which killed the little guy. Other common problems include owners giving their dogs corn cobs, which cause obstructions...

Thanks, Jim. Nick "Valkyrie"

Good Morning Brats, My wife, Marcia, is a veterinary internist and yesterday appeared on the local FOX news channel doing an interview on holiday pet dangers. Every year she comes home with heart-breaking stories of how people lose their dogs and cats due to well intentioned, but very...

Very interesting insight, Bob. Thanks for sharing your experience and advice. Nick "Valkyrie"

I went through the same thing a few months ago - trying to get a small quantify of green gelcoat. The factory told me that they can't legally ship it and gave me the number of their supplier. The smallest amount they would sell was a quart and forest green is considered a "custom color" that...

We made this mod on Valkyrie and it is one of the best that we have undertaken. The amount of additional storage is incredible! Once I made the cut and removed the piece of fiberglas I was amazed at how little foam was in the void. I removed it in about an hour using a small wallboard saw...

Karl, I'm sure that only one has been built and deivered. Les or Dave will chime in shortly with your answer. Nick "Valkyrie"

The trim on Valkyrie (05) is green and gets increasingly chalky-looking every year, especially on the roof. Yearly I use color restorer and that helps quite a bit. However, I had a local shop do some minor gelcoat work in August and they also compounded and buffed the entire boat for $250...

I'm a retired English and history teacher. I put in my thirty years mostly on the high school level, but also taught part time at the University of Akron and Kent State. Pat, your are correct on C-Dorys. Also, this thread was begun the year we bought Valkyrie and joined C-Bratdom. Nick...

Little John with Lady Jane adaptor for discrete urination in the cabin or cockpit, depending on privacy/surroundings. Does away with the need for Marcia to drag out the porta potty. Available ffrom Cabela's. (photo on last page of our album) Nick "Valkyrie"

Bill, Sounds like a great trip! Thanks for sharing. Marcia and I are talking about doing the same when she retires in two years. Question: what was your round trip distance and how much spare gas did you carry? Thanks, Nick "Valkyrie"

Ron, We ran a flag on our anchor light pole for a few years and it did weaken it until it broke this spring. Hope others learn from our mistake. Nick "Valkyrie"