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Fred, It's debatable whether or not I should even be replying but... I have 2 Mercury Verado 150s and one of them was never running correctly and eventually just ran out of gas after the gas tank had been recently filled. Turned out to be an anti-siphon valve and fuel pump. The fuel filter...

Warren, There was one for sale in Edmonds until recently. When looking to provide the link to it, I discovered that it sold. Very nice looking boat.

Tom and other C-Brats, It just so happens that my family and I will be at the Lopez Islander marina from the 2nd through the 7th of July. If anyone is in the area, feel free to drop buy if you see "Pingu" docked. We'd love the company. Drop me a PM and I'll send you my cell number if you...

I see this as very encouraging. C-Dory was purchased by a company that knows how to make good quality fiberglass boats and has a well deserved reputation. In my marina (Edmonds, WA) I would estimate 10% of the boats are SeaSports...that's about 100 in one marina. Everyday is like a SSGT...

Roger, Since you live in Seattle, go to one of the farmer's markets that are held on Saturdays. There is a really big one each Sunday year round in Ballard. Here is the url: http://www.fremontmarket.com/ballard/ You need to go early to get eggs because they sell out quickly. I agree with...

Jeff and Julie, It is very good to read your postings! I'm glad the move agrees with you. Hopefully we'll find our way up there and you can show us the sites. Best of luck fishing and living in Juneau.

Dave S. stated, Dave, it's been my experience that when I'm around gorgeous women I DON'T save money! :wink

B~C, I'm with ya...if I can bring a harpoon along! Might hook a whale and do some real surfing!

Marty stated, I agree that Edmonds is a great place to visit (and live), although probably not this weekend as it is the Edmonds' Rotary Waterfront Festival weekend http://www.edmondswaterfrontfestival.com/ and the marina will be filled with boats. 20 classic wooden boats are supposed to be...

If the moron driving 85 mph with a very lightly tied down boat ONLY lost his boat, that would be just fine with me. Unfortunately, you were on the road with him Mark, and if he dropped it in front of you and your family none of us would be laughing. That's why there are laws...some people are...

To all who have served this fine country, thank you. -Carl Orsi

I keep my boat in uncovered dry storage and over the winter try to keep an eye on her so the batteries stay charged, water isn't leaking into the cabin, etc. Even doing all that, the real test is dropping her in the water and seeing what the motor and electronics do. One of my GPS units had...

Dr. Bob and Roger, So, on a boat that has no house battery (mine) it is always the best procedure to start the motors and have them running BEFORE I fire up any electronics? Makes complete sense. What is kind of sad is that I know to do that with my Wallas, but I'm not smart enough to figure...

With my boys (4 and 7), who have been on a boat since they were knee high to a grasshopper (whatever that means :-) ) we have certain rules: 1. Life jacket must be worn at all times EXCEPT when in the berth. They take naps, watch DVDs, play trucks, etc. in the berth. The minute they step...

Matt, I agree completely with you. I'm 'banking' on the hope that my boys will look back favorably on these boating trips and the time we spend together as a family. A boat really isn't a necessity for me. I don't make my living off the boating industry, but I do view it as an investment in...

Well, we made it home safely. The two little guys, Dominic and Grffin, slept most of the way since they were exhausted with 2 FULL days of 'fishing.' When Dominic woke up he looked terribly sad and then as tears started to roll down his cheeks he mumbled, "I miss Friday Harbor." It was great...

I was on another site when I came across this article and discussion thread. The sad topic is about someone getting tangled in the boat's anchor line, being pulled overboard and drowning. How this relates to this thread...if you read the messages, the fourth message is by the drowned man's 17...

Since someone already mentioned Windex, I know that in the movie "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding" it was mentioned as a cure-all for everything, as far as cleaning windows is concerned it is awful. I've found Sprayway Glass Cleaner, available at Costco, works really well and doesn't leave that foggy...

I don't know about carpet cleaner, but has anyone tried vinegar? It works great for water spots on mirrors and shower doors in the house, but I have not tried it on the boat. It must certainly be less toxic to the environment than carpet cleaner. My 2 cents...once the windows are cleaned, I...

Right now Dominic and I are a definite maybe. We need to finalize some plans before I sign on the dotted line. I missed this event two years in a row... :-(