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The Rosborough may have more storage as there is underfloor storage- but the CD-25 has better gunk-holing capabilities due to less draft. The roof(s) of the Rosborough is non-skidded and can support your walking on and some weight like kayaks,bikes etc. The out board engine motor extensions...

You need to use a product by Duratec - a vinyl ester primer specifically used to allow gel-coat to bond to epoxy. It works great. I have sprayed gel-coat on epoxy and watched it bead up which is not what you want to see. The primer is expensive at around $50 @ Qt. I get mine from...

I would not put the fuel tank under the v-berth since venting may occur. This is especially important if you smoke of course. I've needed to put the tank outside the the boat at night for sleeping even stored in the back transome area due to venting and temp changes.

I recall coming into the maria and noticing EVERYBODY on the docks standing up to see what the heck that noise was, briggs and stratton lawn mower? It is loud. The forty seems quieter.

The 20" box fan is cumbersome on a 16. Ryobie makes a 18 volt cordless fan about 12". The same battery as the drill snaps in and will last more than a day before recharge. It is several times bigger than the usual size 3" fans on a boat and is quiet.

An other option would be to thaw your self out for a week and go to florida to mini-craft and attend gel-coat school. I completed a $800 course [3 days] and feel I got my money's worth as the Pros shared many years of experience.

regarding the oar, i have a telescoping version that is nearly 6 ft opened and in the stow position hangs nicely on the port grab bar. i have also thought that by devising oar locks you could make way and get into the shallows better than a trolling motor while getting some exercise

My biased opinion would be to go for the cruiser. I have done several overnights with company this year and fished. It is suprisingly comfortable for the size of the boat. But if you got the fishing boat and the camper back it would make for some cabin space but you would have to improvise...

there is trailer parking in waterford and troy, and is no charge, at waterford right next to the boat launch and directly across the hudson at the lansingbugh boat launch, a large grocery store,price chopper, is nearby and has a dock for provisioning

It would be interesting, one question is do most dual engine 22' operators use the motors in forward and reverse for tight quarters docking? The single motor seems to handle the boat well for docking as it is. You would have to add additional battery or run 2 motors off one battery. You might...

interesting thread here, i would be carefull about those zip ties that are discussed as many don't hold up well in the sun light, check to be sure they are UV proofed

Count me in. I will be in the brew pub in Troy sampling their craft this summer. Boat and tow rig are ready.

If it is imperative that your 4 legged friend has to do pump-out and you can not go ashore he/she will resist going on the bow of the boat since they have been trained not to. Our family veterianian suggest mimicking the routine you usually use to take the dog out. For us it means getting the...

I just put 700lb leaf springs on my '97 GMC conversion van to tow my rosborough from Florida to upstate NY. The van had 100k on it and the extra leaf perked up the van with out trailer load and it sits nice and level with the trailer loaded. The installed cost was around $340 labor inc. I...

I'm happy with my 2003 16 cruizer as it is more versatile. I can fish off the boat when it's time, but due to the low draft and all the boat begs to be a gunkholer and explore where the kayaks go. The vee berth and beachability make it a bit more comfortable than tent camping for sure. I...

Regarding reliability and company warrantee,JRC just informed me that I need to purchase a new unit because my 2004 unit had "water intrusion" which is not covered. I was advised to relocate it where it won't get wet. I'm not sure if garmin has the same warrentee with radar as they do with GPS...

Greeting all, my friend beth and I are planning for a road trip to the boat show. And were equally excited to hear of a brew pub gathering at 6. See you there!

I've been using my heater buddy in my 16 cruiser. It puts out more heat than I use, the low setting is fine. Home depot around $80. I actually read the instructions since my body is with-in reach of the of the bomb as is my 6 gallon fuel tank- how much room do you think is in a 16 footer...

I have owned a 16 cruiser since may of this year. I would have liked to own a 22 but the 16 fits the budget. I have absolutely no regrets since owning the smaller craft. If you are a large person- over 6 ft. it might make a difference. But this is a big little boat. The camper back would...

Fisherman, you said to tilt the motor down when you get home to drain the water out. What if the boat is left in the water and the air temp is less than 32? Do I leave the motor in the water and not tilt it up when I leave it over night? There are some winters here in upstate NY when the...