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Hi Jim, I understand. I don't think I used the right words. I am sorry. The problem with some of us is that we don't take to BS to well. WE also don't kiss but to well either. That is why we end up self employed. I remember an interview with O'conner who played Archie on TV. When asked why...

Jim, I have just read your story. What you played out is the problem with inland lakes and tour boats. On Nantucket and all the sea shore, tour boats caring more than six passengers are under the control of the United States Coast Guard. If a tour boat was going out with the problems you talked...

Hi Folks, INN-THE-WATER is in the water in Nantucket. Fred

Hi Folks, Boating business is way off everywhere. I have this small boating company check my engine every year. He is located in Hull Mass. on Boston Harbor. He said that his business is 50% off, and people are keeping their boats out of the water. He deals with mostly blue collar small boat...

Pat, Many years ago I went to a Boston Computer Society meeting and heard this guy with glasses telling us about a new program called Windows. It seemed to be a rip-off of the program that Apple already had. After the speech I stayed around and listened to him answer questions. I came to the...

Hi Folks, This is a great subject, because we all have the sense of adventure in us that makes us want to see the world. El and Bill have done it right. When I was up on the Erie Canal, Pat and Fred showed up towing a 22' C-Dory with a 170 Roadtrek. At the time I thought that it was the best...

Hi Folks, This is interesting in that I had the same problem on my 1983 Classic when I purchased it used. When I repowered the boat with a 75 4 stroke Yamaha, I had the transon rebuilt. Everything is working now. Fred

Here is the info. West Marine, look up "helm seats", click on "5", Last one on page. (GARELICK DELUXE CLASSIC FOLD DOWN SEAT) Price at $71.77. You should be able to find it for less price on the internet or other marine stores.. West isn't cheep. Fred

Hi Folks, I have 22' 1983 Angler with a helm seat that folds down flat. I use a cutting board to hold things when I am cooking. The seats seem to be the cheapest in price in most boating catalogues. On advise from another C-Brat I raised the seat a little less than 2" so as to be able to see...

Byrdman, Get well man. We need you. We have not even met yet, so until, you have to keep going. You and I have a mutual friend, Terry who owns the LAST DANCE. Maybe in the future, we can all get together. Fred

Hi Jim, I was wondering when you were going to bring up the larger tow vehicle. I now have a 1995 Ford Explorer Sport (2 door) with some rusting coming through. My wife says that when it goes, I could rent a tow vehicle, or add a tow hitch to my son-in-law's truck. I could purchase a new SUV...

Hi Folks, A porta-Potty is the best thing since sliced bread. Works well on the 22'C-Dory. If you are tall, you might like the 13" high. Otherwise, the 15" high one will work. They now come with a way to pump out using dock side pumps. Much better than a built in Head. You can put it in the...

I had one with my old engine. I don't know if I let it go with the old engine, or it is in my basement in Hingham. If I find out, I will let you know. Works great. Fred

Joe, This is a great discussion. My realtor put me on to an interesting site that can be found by Googling AIR POWERED CARS. If you are like me, this site gets one thinking about the future. Either we give in to the Arabs and do nothing, or we do something. Here is some ideas. If you own a...

George and Penny, Great photo's. Great trip. Thanks for sharing. Fred

Hi, First, change the wife. If she doesn't like the boat now, she will never like it. Second. The 22' C-Dory Cruiser model has plenty of sitting room. Problem might be the weight. The 25' might be the better choice, but you still need""mom" on board". Said from experience. Fred

Hi Folks, I know this is not the best way to do it. I just stack the panels one on one, roll them up, and tie them up with a sail tie, and throw them on my forward bunks. I may in the future cover them with a blanket cut to hold them, but I do not worry about plastic hitting plastic. Yes...

Hi Folks, I have frozen shoulders and I just finished painting my 22' Angler. While under the boat I saw that I need work on the trailer. I jacked up part of the boat and painted that area, then another part. At one time the only two points touching the trailer were about a foot from the bow...

Hi Folks, I think we all have our places to go. In Hingham, where I use INN-THE-WATER in the spring and early June, there is a place called Back River. It is just a great place, no boats except weekends, lots of birds, and a few folks walking along the river. In Nantucket, we have a few...

Find somebody who is Coxswain with out a boat. Let him or her get your OPFAC on the water. Fred