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Welcome to the C-Brats, It's a good idea to plan ahead and book ahead to land a place near to the marina. Here is a web address you can copy and put into your browser https://www.airbnb.com/friday-harbor-wa/stays I saw a couple condo's located right down town Friday harbor close to the...

I've not seen it done on any boats but many 5th wheels and travel trailers have steps that fold up and out of the way. It may take a little engineering to adapt something like that for a boat but I'm guessing it could be possible. Good luck with that.

DayBreak, Our two states have different taxation schedules. Your state of Oregon has a state income tax which seems to cover all the expenses of your states budget, whereas Washington state does not have a state income tax, we have sales tax which depending on the county you live in varies by a...

As the adage goes, Fish or Cut Bait, Well Donald, it sounds like its time to quite cutting bait and start fishing. To help with some of your questions... Go to your credit union or bank and get pre-approved for a loan for whatever you intend to buy. Be aware that you'll need probably 20% of...

Colby, yes i was talking about vehicle insurance while in Mexico. But you bring up some important points for those of us who rely on Medicare insurance for most of our medical needs. I am fortunate to have Medicare as well as GEHA insurance. It is my understanding that my GEHA plan covers...

JamesTXSD, This is also helpful info. I will be checking with friends in Apache Junction to see where they get their insurance as they travel down to Rocky Point a couple times a year. I've been going to Arizona for years in the winter but have never felt the need to take my truck across the...

Thank you both for the info. Good starting point to get organized. I think I'll take a trip down to Rocky Point in the truck this winter as a trial run.

This question is directed toward those folks that have traveled to Mexico with their C-Dorys. Is it necessary to have additional insurance to travel south of the border for your truck trailer and boat? I know I'll have to check with my insurance agent but just curious how others who have...

I like your dingy. In order to make your dingy a stable platform to exit from, it will need to be secured to the side of the boat where you could then step on the outside of the dingy seat to use as a step to exit over the gunnel of the C-dory. I would consider installing a stainless ring low...

Colby there are a few lakes that come to mind when you mentioned Arizona. Up north there is Lake Powell and there are several marinas Around the Page, AZ , then there is Lake Havasu to the west on the Colorado river, and Parker, AZ has RV parks with boat ramps on the river. More toward...

Rob, interesting outlook on how the Biggs whales could help the salmon population. My primary fishing grounds were the Claybanks near point Defiance. The seals got so thick and bold down there that they would sit out there watching moochers fish for salmon. As soon as you got a hook up the...

Well MartyP there is still hope. Years ago, before the R21 got all the fancy stuff added to it, like the extended cab and mast and the little Yanmar was under a box in the middle of the cockpit we owned one. My brother tired to talk us into a 22 C-dory at the time but we weren't feeling it...

Looks to be that you did well to check that anode at this time. That is a lot of corrosion after just 5 or 6 months in the water. This is a wake up call for me to check my anode in the RV. Thanks for posting this. How did the tank look this time?

jrslost, getting back to your original question/challenge. There are several articles which will help to determine what the various battery make ups consist of and although some can be used interchangeably they could cause damage to the system if the wrong combinations are used. What I am...

I owned a 2006 90hp Etec and loved it. It was on the back of an 18 ft Olympic boat and I had no issues with exhaust fumes. I had previously owned 90 2 stroke Evinrude the was a little on the rich side so when I got the Etec I was amazed at how clean it burned and how little oil it used. I...

Congratulations for finding the boat you've been looking for. I've not owned a 16 before but have owned several Olympic boats along the way, one of which was a 16' and I believe it had a 70hp on it. I guess I have more questions than answers for you and maybe food for thought. To start with...

Hello Boondock, I have the 25' cruiser and as far as the chop goes, here in the PNW we travel anywhere between Port Orchard, Wa up to Nanaimo, BC where our Son and his family live. So needless to say we encounter a fair amount of chop. I find that the 25 handles it remarkably well. Very...

Well Dave, it's hard sayin not knowin. There are a thousand reasons why some folks aren't there. I think some of it may be the way the WDFW is scheduling the salmon seasons. It's hard to plan a fishing/boating vacation if you don't know when the seasons will be. Same goes with the crabbing...

I've got the 2007 25' and when Im fully loaded with 100 gallons of fuel and 20 gallons of fresh water in the tank and another few gallons in bottled water +2 cannon elec downriggers and weights and crab pots on board with supplies for a week out on the water the bottom of the scupper outlets...

Jay and Wrenny, thank you both for posting your wonderful adventures in Alaska. I've been following with a high interest in doing a similar trip possibly next year. We had to leave last Saturday for our Alaskan cruise (with Norwegian cruise lines) and I was hoping to view your pictures of Ford...