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I was interested to read about your experiences with the CO2 detector.I have 2 of them in my 25. One is located on the starboard wall in the bow bed area and the other is located in the center top front of the cabin. Ever since I bought the boat, the one in the cabin goes off for no apparent...

I lost the private message about the free fish finder. I think that person sent me a message about my request for the free fishfinder and I accidently deleted it...or something...my email went spastic earlier this evening and now, even though I know I had a message from that person earlier, it...

OK,OK, I get the picture...I will buy a depth sounder before I go on my next big lake trip! It was the not needing a deck hand thing that finally sold me! Amanda

Super knot and instructions. Thanks! Amanda

Oh, I thought it was "...those that can, do..." although my dad used to tell me "if you want to learn something, teach it". Looking forward to meeting everyone... Amanda

I can hardly believe I left out you paramedic types...you're the ones I looked up at who were saving my life at least twice...always beguilingly handsome and dedicated. I did not realize you were there among the CBrats...makes meeting the CBrats even more interesting... As for depth...

Believe it or not, I don't own a camera...I'll work on that. Speaking of age...One of the things I like about the CBrat site is that plenty of the folks are retired, long-time boaters or newbies with a good scattering of retired teachers and retired rangers and cops. Cool. When I am finally...

I love the fathom line with the knots in it...old fashioned, fun and cheap (mark, twain). Sounds good to me. Isn't there some way to figure your speed with some kind of line dragging too? I guess I am very lucky because both times I have anchored I have had to deal with strong wind, and the...

I typed in depth sounder on google and found a site for people who are professional scientist types called Professionalequipment.com http://www.professionalequipment.com/po ... MP=KNC-MSN The item in question is by depthmate Amanda

I just found a PORTABLE depth sounder on ProfessionalEquipment .com. I need one. This one looks really cool and no wiring required! Anybody have any opinions about it? Amanda

Dear Charlie I shall take your advice! What kind of depth sounder do you have? Amanda

Rich Thank you for the information. I wish I could put that little engine in the back of my truck and stick it on the boat when I get to the lake. Although I can lift the engine, I can not lift it high enough to get it onto the bracket. My sister-in-law helped me lift it up to the bracket and...

Jim Thank you so much for the information, especially the part about slowly motoring toward the anchor instead of using the windlass to pull the boat to the anchor, and also the part about anchoring at Lake Powell. As soon as I get a keel guard, I will try running the bow up onto the shore. I...

Dear Harvey Good to hear from someone who understands that I have come a long way with my CDory. Previously when anchoring, I did not tug on the anchor after it seemed to be set. I guess I have been lucky. I will do that in future. I am not so sure about this "scope" business. I do not have...

Thank you Thataway. Great information. I appreciate your expertise and wil make use of your experience. Thanks again. Amanda

Thank you Bob. I will make the necessary adjustments. Amanda

Dear folks I just retrieved my 5hp Honda from storage and have installed it on my CDory 25. My question is really about trailering. I am a little nervous that the 5 will fall off in transit. It looks so precarious sitting back there next to the 150 Honda. Do you have any suggestions? I thought...

Dear Tom Thank you for the information. It makes alot of sense and I can understand the danger you speak of. I am gaining experience with my CDory and have so far only taken it to lakes I am very familiar with (Patagonia Lake and Lake Powell). I do not feel ready for the ocean. If I was scared...

Dear Jim Thank you so much for all the information. It is most helpful. On tying to the bow cleat: I found that one out the hard way. I didn't do that one night and in the morning (naturally very cold and windy weather) I had to go use the little tool (so that's what that little wrench looking...

I have been reading about proper anchoring. One thing that has become clear is that I should never put in an anchor at the stern. I have been putting anchors over the aft starboard side for years using bell or river anchors. I understand that there is a potential problem of fouling the prop and...