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Mac and Jess, PM sent. Gary

Hi Colby, I think you will like this launch for your 25 Cruiser. It is in the city of Blaine, Wa. (Blaine Harbor) less than 1 mi. off of Hwy 5 (exit 276) at the Canadian border. It is a 2-lane boat launch with what I consider good and safe long term parking, which is free. I still cable the...

In our last launch for the San Juans last Fall, Colleen and I used the launch out of Blain, Wa. It is about another 15 minutes further north from Bellingham and offers a great launch with washdown. The launch has free parking for up to two weeks and even more if you notify the Harbormaster...

Hi Dave, Unfortunately, there will be no C-Brats Calendar for 2025. Next year, I am confident that we will have one. Sorry about that. Gary

Merry Christmas C-Brats family. Gary and Colleen

Ed, can't help you with the recommendation on a good mini jack plate as we had our Suzuki 9.9 bolted directly on the transom from Sportcraft Marina in Portland. As far as a good gelcoat person, we have used Schooner Creek Boatworks in Portland www.schoonercreek.com They do good work and are good...

Thanks WCF for the clarification with the wrong cargo carrying capacity numbers I reported on the new 2025 F-150 trucks. Goes to show that you cannot always believe everything you read. Colby, thanks for the weight distribution hitch link and the reminder to make sure that your boat trailer is...

I was reading that the payload capacity of a 2025 F-150 can handle up to 3,325 pounds. With such a huge payload capacity on a new special ordered F-150 using this option, I would think that the truck would in no way need a weight distribution hitch towing a 25 Cruiser or 26 Venture. The rear end...

Thanks Colby. Seems to me that Bob Austin has a photo of a tongue failure on a boat trailer that speaks exactly to what you are describing. Hope Bob chimes in on this one. I agree with you that a distribution hitch is not a good idea because of the extra length of the tongue on a boat trailer.

Hi Bob. Thanks for finding that. I thought the article seemed a little old but 19 years ago is something else! The write-up seemed to match my DF 140 but mine is the newer DF 140A (2017). Gary

Don, we chose to go with the Suzuki 140 because of its lightness and that it has a timing chain vs. a belt. At only 2 litre displacement, think of it as being in the 115 hp class motor except at higher rpm where it has good acceleration when using a 19 inch prop. The link below helps you choose...

Not yet. The Port doesn't take group reservations for 2025 until after January 1st. Colleen and I will make an announcement for the event as soon as we get confirmation. Looking forward to seeing the crew again on Dock Holiday. Gary

Oh wow! Colby you are right. The second Thursday of May for 2025 is May 8. The FHCBGT will be May 8 to May 11. Thanks for catching my error.

In my latest E-mail with Julie at NMI, she says, "I am happy to do things for the C- Brats and I have really come to enjoy doing the calendar." She is excited to make a calendar for us next year and thinks it will be an "epic 2026 C-Brats Calendar!" Colleen's and my thought is, if we want this...

EOH brakes we’re a $1400 option when we bought our new trailer. A lot of money for us at the time but glad to have them now. With experience on surge brakes, EOH is the way to go! Gary

Colby, you have such nice photos in your travels and with the boat/boats on the trailer. What a shame that we cannot see one or a couple of them in a C-Dory/C-Brats calendar for next year. I don't know what to do. It takes much time and effort for one person to gather the photos and make a...

Hi Dave and thanks. You are right. I was actually born in Washington State. Washington State does not have an income tax, which is nice and people can travel here and avoid tax on general sales items. The State of Oregon has been trying for years to have a sales tax but the voters keep shooting...

Good choice. The motor bracket looks good and it adds value to the boat. Removal would involve time and expense with a color match and gel coat work. It is definitely a good option to keep on your boat.

So sorry to hear about all of this taxation with the initial purchase or annual ownership of a C-Dory boat. In Oregon, upon the purchase of a boat or automobile, there is no tax of any kind nor any kind of taxation after ownership. Not the reason why we moved here but thought I should make...

JohnnyRambles, Surprised that nobody has gotten back to you sooner. Permatrims on your motors would be a great addition to get a better lift on your transom upon acceleration. I hope others will chime in but this addition will be cost effective for your needs. With our boat, we still do not...