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We used a Caframo Sirocco fan mounted just inside the entrance to the V berth. This would allow it to be swung out into the V berth entrance or out of the way when you were not using it. They are low amp draw have three speeds and can be reversed to blow or out of the V berth. This nice when...

We don't use our auto pilot to run our routes. We do routes and use the Auto pilot for longer straight stretches because the auto pilot steers straighter than I can. In a beam sea or some waves that hit on the front quarter require constant steering adjustments. In almost all cases I let the...

For me a laptop can do a lot more than be a nav device. I use a newer one which is 4 years old. I have an older one I use as a backup. For me saving routes and changing them is much easier on a laptop. At the end of the day I download pictures on the laptop and answer emails and send pictures. I...

We also carry a back up with C.E. loaded with the charts for the area. Spilling something on the keyboard or take some saltwater thru a window will break your toy. Once you use C.E. boating without it is real heartbreaker. The water proof thing on a conventional chart plotter is the only short...

Pat, If all else fails there are enough people usually looping you could just end following someone. Even if you spill wine or beer on the keyboard of your laptop your going to be fine. D.D.

Harvey, Coastal Explorer works in Canada. All of our routes from our last trip were done on C.E. I have to doubt that a free program comes with the kind of support Rosepoint supplies. But maybe I'm wrong. C.E. is automatically updated all the time with Active Captain changes, map updates and...

We have used Coastal Explorer since 2009. Rosepoint's support for this software is unbelievable. Their software includes the ability for private and public blogs and you can post pictures on the blog. They frequently update the free charts you have selected in your chart portfolio. We use a...

In a following wind you might get some fumes. But generally running along it is not a problem. They use a water muffler so the exhaust expels the cooling water and that cuts it down some I would think. But whether you anchor out or go to a marina there will always be some diesel fumes you can't...

Thanks to all who shared their knowledge. We left our home in Pa July 15th. We had a wedding to attend in Jackson WY. August 1st we launched the boat in Bellingham. We headed for Friday Harbor then swung into Roche Harbor and on to a mooring ball in Bedwell Harbor. Then on to Nanaimo, then Comox...

I think he uses Mar Pro Super Gold. It's pretty hard stuff and I pressure washed ours after a couple months in the keys. Pretty tough stuff. D.D.

No matter where you go for the test ride, you got to make them let you drive it. But Marc's probably got a line on one for you to buy. Don't go home empty handed. D.D.

Different boat but the locations are pretty close to what the Good Doctor said

We got ours wet a fair amount as it set either in the cockpit or on a plate in the motor well. I would spray the switches and outlets with WD 40 or a electrical type corrosion preventer from time to time and remove the access cover accessing the spark plug from time to time and give the inside a...

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I don't know much about Fords but on our truck we get better mileage using a light foot and locking the transmission out of 6th gear. Still using the tow haul mode. The motor spins a little faster but does lug which eats more gas and generally causes more engine and transmission heat. On long...

The best part about switching to a diaphragm type waste pump is that they can be run dry without doing any damage. In conventional impellor type pumps the impellor if run dry can be damaged pretty quickly. D.D.

It's a small world sometimes. We were checking back into the U.S at Roche Harbor after about three weeks in B.C. when we ran into Devon one of the posters in this thread who is from Baker City. Devon was also checking back in to the U.S. with the customs folks and was standing right next to me...

That auto pilot won't really work under 3 mph. D.D.

The difference in between a 23' Cape Cruiser and a C-Dory Venture 23 are fairly minimal. The steps in the Ventures make it easier to enter and exit the cockpit. Ventures came with factory storage under the v berth. Ours had an insulated interior that eliminated condensation drips. Some Cape...

At the Powell River gathering we met a lot of great people, some we had only known from the C-Brat forum. Ron and Anne were wonderful hosts. The Salmon barbecue for us will go down as one of our best meals anywhere. Saturday they put on a pancake breakfast with local berries and local sausage...