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Lyle, She looks great! The thrusters surely make a difference in close-in handling. We have a stern thruster on the Tolly and it makes a seasoned pro out of a newbie. Diane is drooling! Her kind of boat for sure. Big hug to Shelley and big thumbs up :thup :thup Duster

Agree with Roger that Neah Bay is a great jumping off place. There is much boat traffic that direction, so go with a buddy boat if possible. I usually go along the Van. Island coast. Clear customs at Oak Bay and go to Sooke. RON Sooke and leave at first light. Port Renfrew is good, Bamfield...

Great choice, Lyle. Please don't leave us though -- come back down to EQ and have a cuppa or we can go up the street for a latte. As you probably know, we have a 30-year-old 26 Tolly in the family. Slow, yep -- but fun. Bob is right, the Tolly finish is "okay" but lots of room for mo' betta...

I wouldn't buy tires without first checking our C-Brat who owns tire stores in Bend OR -- think his 25 is at EQ right now. Give Les a call -- he has Bob's number, and Les is running on tires he went to Bend to buy/install. Dusty

Joe is absolutely right -- many fish-hooks in some deals. Then again, trust and judgment often come into play. We recently bought a Canadian boat based on emails alone -- no survey, no friend looking at the boat, etc. A risk perhaps, but all ended well. The boat was better than stated, and we...

Old Dusty uses the Porter Cable 7424 and loves it. Joe's write-up tells it all. A family-owned 30-year-old 26 Tolly needs a bunch of TLC right now, so the 7424 will get a real workout. Used to do this all by hand, but the fingers all point different directions now -- rotary is mo' betta. And...

I use them unpainted but have the hook higher -- use with and without a herring teaser and can't notice much catch difference except not having to drag a dogfish up from 600 ft is a plus. Attaching a small piece of felt soaked in my favorite smelly stuff seems to work for the halibut. My...

Gee Robbi, First liar doesn't even have a chance! :lol: I'm still a bit ...em...er... you didn't even call when you took out the 16. :roll: Dusty

Larry, Y'done good. Couple of years ago EQ had a customer take that route in the dark -- and made it. Wheeeew. He didn't know how to spell tide -- and even though I have no idea what alcohol smells like :wink:, I suspect he may have had a couple. Duster

I thank you!! Dusty

OH MY. Which site, Tom? Dusty

The overlay feature is great. Agree withh Tom -- I'd sure miss it if it went away. Dusty

Rich, Different on the best coast --Hondas with over 7 or 8000 hours not uncommon. BUT, the high hour motors are usually commercial (charter/fishing) operations where they are run often and get good maintenance. Brands don't make much difference IMO. I have Honda on one boat and Yamaha on the...

You betcha. Just as soon as we get done I'll post and give you a heads up. Dusty

The 22 Classic is for real. Our classic spent much of its youth fishing 50-75 miles off the Oregon coast. And Joe is right -- they have pretty basic interiors. As soon as the "new" interior is finished, ours will be visiting the CB gatherings. A great fishing boat! Dusty

Happy birthday, Patti -- :cake :love Dusty

My goodness! How time flies. Hard to believe that Brock (Bambina) is that old. :wink: :wink: I like Langley and plan on making it this year - if (IF) we get the 22 classic back together in time. Dusty

Sad. I've fished that area quite a bit --4 years -- and anchoring over a reef is a normal, routine thing. All indications from the media -- these guys knew the area and were regular fishermen. Remaining on anchor with seas (reported) up to 7 feet is not wise in any small boat -- and an open-bow...

Lunch and a brew or two would be great. Just don't tell my friends I ate with a Marine!! :smile :smile No problem on the embarrassment -- just a tender spot. Don't like to be singled out because I was just another one of a whole generation. Years ago bought a house in Orange Park (corner of...

Bryant, You embarrass me. :oops: I’m just another old guy who loves his C-Dory. Bottom line, I’m one of a whole bunch of guys/gals who did their jobs as best they could and don’t live in the past. I know that I’m fortunate to be here and that luck beats skill anytime!! Fish, crab, shrimp...