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There are a number of good solo-safety suggetions here. I'll throw in two suggestions. They're not in the safety realm, but they add to to the convenience factor. We always keep "fixed" bow and stern lines in place for both port and starboard. The four bitter ends of the lines are secured in...

Joel, I just checked our NOV2013 mileage from Hontoon Island SP to NAS JAX: 113sm. I don't recall too many manatee (wakeless) areas on the St. Johns, but there are a few. From what I remember most of the wakeless areas seem to be on the ICW. Someone else can probably clarify that.... We...

...maybe AC should be named: Very Active Captain! We had a great lunch yesterday and enjoyed meeting both Jeff and Karen. Lordy, talk about an engerized couple; just Amazing. The lunch conversation was non-stop for three hours. Both of us love Active Captain, but getting to meet/know...

Mary and I will be having lunch with Jeff and Karen Siegel (they own and run Active Captain) on Tuesday (12/9) in Cocoa, FL. We have used and enjoy AC, and we're both very anxious to meet this incredibly creative couple. If there are any burning AC issues you would like us to mention, please...

...if you're going to be at the St. John's CBGT and you've been thinking of having any work done on your trailer, here's a recommendation. Last year we really needed some aluminum welding and other things beefed up on our trailer. We took it to B&G Trailers, Inc in Deland, FL (2340...

The spring latch on our CC23's "door stop" rusted and broke several months ago. There appeared to be no way to replace the broken spring. I looked in various marine supply stores and other locations but never found the OEM part. Recently, while surfing the 'net I happened on the magic word...

SS Door Stop & Catch

Take the time to do the Florida survey. It is very well done, and addresses several issues of interest to the boating community. Best, C&M

Doug, Rec'd your PM. The seat is in the attic of our rental. I have to go over there tomorrow, and will retrieve it. It may be a few days until I can get it sent out. Best, Casey&Mary

Doug, We have a like new (tan) helm seat from our 2006 Cape Cruiser. You can have it for the shipping if you want it. As far as I know it's the same seat that was used in the CD22, but I'm sure someone on 'Brats will know for sure. Best, Casey&Mary

Interesting thread, and I'm sure several folks will benefit. We're home now, but with the exception of about six weeks (two trips) in Florida earlier this year - 2014 has mostly been a non-boating year for us. That will probably change in 2015. Our current (very rough) plan is to launch the...

Barry is correct, Space-A is limited to active duty, reservists on orders, and military retiree's. And it's a priority system. As one commentor stated: The family pet of an active duty person will board before a retiree. We have always wanted to try Space-A but haven't gotten around to it...

Dr. Bob, We have the same freezer that you and Marie have, and (so far...) it has given excellent service. If I have a thermistor problem at some point in the future, do you have a part number/price/source for the Waeco/Dometic "kit" that you mentioned? Best, C&M

Several months ago Defender Marine had the Fujinon stabilized binoculars on sale for less than $1K. I bought a pair and have been Very impressed with the performance. http://www.defender.com/product3.jsp?pa ... 24&id=6675 Best, C&M

If anyone is interestied in doing a somewhat longer cruise, an enjoyable route is to proceed down the St. John's River to cruise from Sanford 'north (downstream) to Jacksonville then back down the ICW to Ormond Beach. Ormond Beach is about thirty miles directly east of Astor (FL), and has a...

We expect to be in AZ for the first few/several weeks of 2015 (downsizing 'stuff and getting a house ready to put on the market...) but if we can get back to The Villages in time we'll be there! Best, C&M

Sunbeam, you are correct. Too high and the rear tires will show inside edge wear. Too low and the front tires will show inside edge wear. ...at least that's what I experienced during the first couple of years towing 'Naknek. Naknek's trailer was supplied with tandem bias-ply tires (not...

Byrdman! ...it's been a long time! If you're taking your boat to KW, as a military retiree, be sure to check out Boca Chita Marina at NASKW (305-293-2402). The marina has transient slips, and unless there has been a policy change, you can reserve a slip for up to thirty days. The marina also...

Just wondering if anyone had researched the new DeLorme InReach Explorer tracking transponder. We have used the original SPOT for years, and it has worked very well but the new DeLorme InReach devbice looks pretty nice, with a variety of features. Any thoughts? Best, Casey&Mary arriving in...

Sunbeam, Color. On a previous boat I had a dark green bimini. In the Keys it was noticeably warmer (much warmer) beneath the bimini. On my previous CD22 the camper canvas was "cadet grey" (light gray), and on our CC23 the camper canvas is beige. Both seem cooler in my opinion. As for the...