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We've got the perfect boats for the Great Loop.Yes CDs and Ventures are smaller than the vast majority of boats that do the LOOP but that gives us many advantages.We found that when the weather occasionally turned nasty the big guys stayed at anchorage or port just like us. They didn't want to...

In the back of my mind I thought Halcyon Days had over 2000 on the Hondas.I should have a lot of cruising to go on the 135. Jim-We can't make the Keys this time. How about the ST Johns river in the fall?Thanks again for having Linda & I over. It made the trip home the next day much easier. If...

We were having a discussion about the longevity of outboards.Our Honda 135 has about 850 hrs now. Assuming good maintenance about how many hours are people getting before it's not worth fixing? I know there are C Brats who have done Alot of cruising. Thanks. Alan

Thanks for the good info. Alan

I think I'll try the plastic. It sounds like I may need to get longer SS screws because one C dory owner commented to Cabelas that one loosened prematurely with the provided hardware. Thanks for all the comments. Alan

It sounds like a blast but we won't be out West until August.About how many knots is the current? Enjoy the ride. Alan

Sounds like a nice trip.When you're in Deltaville try the Deltaville Marina.Nice family operation with nice showers & free bikes to ride to town.The Pokomoke river is an interesting side trip in MD, Both Pocomoke city & Snow hill have Free dockage electric & water.Enjoy the trip.

Hi Jim- Linda & I are doing well & getting back into boating mode after doing quite a bit of work on our Farm.We'll probably be driving down to Marco Island in the near future to visit my father. Maybe we can get together and it would be interesting seeing Jennykatz. Alan

The plastic slide things sound interesting. Where would I find them & how are they attached to the bunkboards? Alan

Thanks for the information everyone, very helpful. Alan

On our recent shake down cruise beside the bunkboard carpeting failing, the brakes locked up in reverse when we backed into a large shallow pot hole at the old ramp.It backs up fine on level ground so can I assume it isn't the reverse lockout solenoid malfunctioning?Any suggestions? It's a...

Hey Jim- I checked out your photos. THe rear view mirror looks interesting. Where did you get it? Alan

Wow . Thanks for all the good ideas guys. On our loop trip we left the trailer out in the sun for 6 months & I wonder if the UV is what did it in so quickly. Thanks again. Alan

We're signed up Marc. Thanks. Alan & Linda

Have any C-Brats out there had to replace the carpeting on the bunkboards of their trailer? mine's about shot and was wondering about what to use . Out door carpet or something else? Thanks. Alan

This discussion has me wondering about my battery situation. One Lead acid went dead and I had an AGM27 that I replaced it with.Is it a problem having one AGM and one lead acid? It's a CC23 with Honda135. Ignorance is bliss until something goes wrong.

Our Cape Cruiser 23 has a Honda 135 and seems to be the right amount of power for us.We can cruise at 4400 at 25 knots when the weathers good. Thought about the 150 but probably not necessary.

Thanks Boris! This isn't an excuse but when I had the boat serviced by a mechanic he told me that he couldn't grease those fittings because he didn't have a 90 degree grease gun. Work smarter not harder. Thanks again.

Hi Jim- We had to replace our wipers in Virginia and the marina didn't carry them.My memory is a little fuzzy but we went to autozone or some other chain and to my surprise they had the the replacement wipers. Every once in a while you get lucky.We're dusting off the boat and getting back into...

It's a pain in the neck but you really need to pull the boat to change the lower unit lube. It's also a good idea to have it out for the oil change.I think Honda recommends 100 hours for the lower unit lube change but a number of people have told me that's very conservative and probably...