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Man, I feel your pain. My green stripe also has a couple deep gouges that bug me. When I asked my local yard their expert said it's very difficult to match dark colors and that I probably wouldn't be happy with the result. They've done good work for me in the past so I tend to believe them...

We tow our CC23 with a Tacoma rated at 6500 lbs and it works fine. I did install electric-over-hydraulic brakes and it made a HUGE difference in stopping power (even works backing down ramp!). Of course it would be nicer to have a larger truck (or boat?) but everything is a trade-off, right...

It sounds like you've done everything possible and been very thorough. If both the 840 and 541 are connected to n2k and see each other then we know the n2k network is working. If the 541 and p70r are communicating then we know the SeatalkNg/n2k backbone is working. Btw, the 5 wire SeatalkNg...

My boat + trailer is about 5400 for everyday cruising. Add a few hundred pounds more if going out for an extended cruise.

The most innovative outboard technology I've seen in a while is the new ETEC G2 motors. Love 'em or hate 'em, you gotta admit they were thinking outside the box. But according to the local Evinrude shop those aren't going to move down into the lower HP range anytime soon. Most changes seem to...

Well... I go out all winter long here in Portland with water temps in the low 40's. My ETEC 115 circa 2007 with 750 hrs has never missed a beat. Let's face it, you can find a sad story with any brand but that shouldn't condemn the brand. From what I've read, BRP has been very good handling...

The best performance is when using the Evinrude xd100 synthetic oil as that allows a 100:1 mix (about $40 a gallon). So you'll need one gallon for every 100 gallons of fuel you burn. And just to be clear, you don't actually mix the oil yourself - you have a 2 gallon tank (ours is mounted...

We have an E-TEC 115 on the back of our CC23. No complaints. Perhaps the things I like the best are the lack of oil/filter changes and the extended service intervals. Even if you play it safe you still only have to go in every other year!

That's a good point on RPM and horsepower in engines with the same block. I once had to decide between a Honda 135 and 150 and was leaning toward the 150 until I realized that extra HP only shows up at the very top of the RPM range. Since I rarely ran flat out I saved thousands by going with...

The Crosby 1/4" link passes easily through the Lewmar 700. It looks almost identical to the other links so I've been thinking of painting it red to more easily keep track of it. For comparison purposes, before installing the Crosby link I bought a SEAFIT link from West Marine. Though rated...

Let's hear it for the Oregon chub :thup

I suspect you're considering a vehicle like mine: a 2008 2WD Toyota TRD. Ours has four doors and drives beautifully. Best of all it fits nicely in our small driveway. It has the locker rear end but honestly I've never had to use it. It has the factory towing package so it has the 7-pin plug...

If I was looking for a new 200 engine I would take a long, hard look at the new Evinrude Etec G2. Clean burning, quite, no more oil changes, 500 hour service interval, built in power steering (no hydraulic lines), electronic gear change (no shift cables), massive alternator output, etc. I...

I recently added a second house battery and as part of the process re-did some of the wiring. I added a BlueSea SafetyHub 150 in the lazarette just after the main switch. The Wallas, refer, windlass, helm sub-panel and a few other small circuits all come off it. It really cleaned things up.

Welcome! You can't go wrong with a Cape Cruiser/Venture 23. We really like ours and would be happy to take you out if you find yourself down in the Portland area. Note that there will be a C-Brat Get Together (CBGT) in Ladysmith at the end of July and there will certainly be some there to...

Stacy and I will be there. This fits nicely with out southbound return from our first visit to Princess Louisa inlet. Steve

You might also consider the Cape Cruiser/Venture 23. A bit more interior space than the 22, also a bit more deadrise with a full height motor well etc. along with some other nice features. Not as much storage as the 25 nor a separate head but it is lighter to tow. A 115 is good for this boat...

My first guess would be that it isn't getting enough voltage on start-up. The stoves are very sensitive on start-up because they need to heat a glow plug and low voltage would cause too much amperage. There are other causes of course. My suggestion would be to call Scan Marine in Seattle...

I'm curious why I don't read more about pushing the DSC button in an emergency. We always say get on 16 and start the MAYDAY sequence but why wouldn't you first push the DSC panic button? It takes like three seconds. Seems like nobody is pushing the button. I've heard a few MAYDAYs over the...

Whoa, at the risk of hijacking the thread... George (Kerri On), you've been living aboard for 6 1/2 months? Did I read that right? If so I'd like to hear more about it :)