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Here’s the model I used on my CD 25. https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/640235/pn/010-00705-79 One of the best mods I invested in. Colby Smith installed the same one on his 22 and later in his 25. We both installed our own so it can be done if one is mechanically inclined. You do need to have...

Our tire pressure monitor system shows temperature. If your caliper is rubbing on the wheel you’ll know it! I’ll be sure to check my pins more often. I don’t know anyone that tows more than you do. Keep us advised on your “Education!” LOL

Hi John I’ve been enjoying following your adventure. The Loop is best done as a marathon and not a sprint…….your doing it right. Keep it up and you’ll set the record for the loop that took the longest time. LOL

Hi All We just finished up spending the donations from our 10th C-Brat gathering at Hontoon Island. Devin (the park manager) requested that money be spent on a new mattress and bedding for the campground host. The old one was in deplorable shape. The park service would not spend any money on it...

I called the distributor yesterday and they sent me photos of the installation of the mini. Very clean and compact. It will be interesting to see how well it works in high winds. This could make a great option for the factory. Some boaters purchase a Ranger Tug just because they have a...

Michael I would love to see photos of your installation of the bow thruster. This could be a real game changer for those that single hand their boats. I trust you are enjoying your loop trip. We finished ours last year on a larger boat but are glad to be back on our C-Dory 25 and continuing...

Greetings All…….Hontoon update. The state park reservation system is taking reservations for the Hontoon Island Marina as of today. The gathering dates for 2024 will be March 5,6,7. We have reserved slip 10B for the C-Otter. Work is underway to have the park in full operation by the end of...

What brand of composing toilet do you have? I do not know of any that do not have a way of turning the solids. I have an airhead but have also used a natures way and a c-head. They all work well and I’d never go back to using a holding tank toilet again. We’ve had our airhead for over 6 years...

Another C-Brat gathering has come to a close way too soon. Thanks to all that attended and helped out this year. It was more than a little different with the hurricane damage but went well. The park staff were amazing with getting the docks open, the laundry up and running along with the...

FYI https://www.idleawhileresort.com/ Link for Idle Awhile River Resort…..Tom

All parties coming to the gathering please signup on the Brats website and please fill out the jotform link. This information is only shared with the participants at Hontoon. I posted this before but have only received a few responses. https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163 Thanks Tom

Thanks for the “heads up” James. Just a reminder that temperatures can run from 30 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit this time of year. Mosquitoes have not been bad so far but that can change. Plan accordingly. We do plan on holding the 50-50 raffle this year to raise some money for the park...

A note to those that want to look at C-Dorys at the gathering who are without boats. We will do our best to transfer you across the St. John’s to and from the gathering from the park parking lot. If you have a hand held radio call on 72. If not contact me before the gathering by PM and I’ll...

About 2 weeks till the Hontoon Island gathering so a few updates and reminders. For those launching at Ed Stone park be sure to park as far away from the boat ramp and save the closest spots for day boaters. No ferry service at Hontoon Island. Docks open from 8am till 4pm so use a...

9kg Vulcan. Works in most bottoms and I anchor out a lot.

Colby…I forgot my Mmsi number….no big deal. James ….thanks for the heads up on Sanford. It’s been an interesting year for many marinas here in Florida. St. Augustine had some closed docks and one in Palatka still has sunken boats in it. Tom

All parties coming to the gathering please signup on the Brats website and please fill out the jotform link. This information is only shared with the participants at Hontoon. https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163 Looking forward to seeing everyone. Thanks Tom

John. I wished I would have read your post sooner. Just raised my hull coverage on the C-Otter yesterday by $10,000 …….should have DOUBLED the value! Progressive had no problem raising the agreed value. 😊 Tom

It’s not an 😊Adventure till things go wrong. Thats a saying that I heard often on our Great Loop Trip. Yes….we had mechanical issues, plumbing leak, bent propellers but you just keep on going till you “cross your wake”. The same goes with our Hontoon Gathering. This will be our tenth...

Great news! Hontoon Island State Park is open for day use only. There will NOT be any ferry’s running but Dr. Bob will have a boat that we can use to bring guests across. The parking lot is open for vehicles….not trailers. The boat ramp at Ed Stone is open. There will be only one restroom open...