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If the boat is really flexing as you say it isn't currently safe to use. You could get a hard bid to re-core the hull bottom and transom then deduct that amount from your offer. It would still leave you with the hassle of managing the re-core but would cover you from the economic catastrophe...

What is the VHF vessel control channel for the San Juan Islands? Anyone know? I've heard 5A and 14, not sure which is better.

In our vacation community it's first come, first served with respect to dingy spaces, parking spaces, etc. We have some common sense rules in place, and just as many rule breakers. My most successful approach has been to change how I think about common use and just "go with the flow". A dock...

My hose and sprayer are from an outfit called Claber, available on Amazon. My sprayer broke with water freeze last winter. It's the typical one you see on boats with the quick disconnect system.

Dear H: Please take what I said with a grain of salt: I am a boater after all. 2 boats ago I got a "great deal" on a used c-dory, but then lost my ass (relatively speaking) re-powering and repairing some hidden hull damage. Last boat I bought brand new with a few bells and whistles and...

"Thoughts? Am I throwing my money away with a new boat?" Yes you are. You're also throwing it away with a used boat. If you have the time to be diligent you can be way less financially reckless buying used, but don't start using words like "investment". The investment is in your boating...

Boy, I'll be interested in how these perform. I like everything I read so far including country of origin. Keep the reviews coming please!

The boat is underpowered for most uses. Depending on the condition of the boat, the engine hours, and the deal you might be able to get, would it be worth purchasing another 60, having the existing mount holes filled, and turning it into a twin-engine boat? You would certainly not lack for...

Bob: I remember Les Lampman, who was then a Honda dealer, tell me the new honda EFI 90 was very problematic when it first came out, I think around 2006 or 2007. He had more than one customer have a bad experience. I believe it had to do with the electronic computer controls, and I believe the...

Karl: You mention budget being a concern (and I hear you) but you also state you wish to "buy new". Are you mainly thinking you don't want a project, or will high variable costs gnaw at you? I believe a new CD 22 costs upwards of $70K? There are plenty of sound used boats available for half...

Honestly, one can rig any number of fixes to improve the comfort of a CD-22 into chop (permatrims, bow weight, slowing down, shock seats, etc.) but one can't alter its basic naval architecture. The original question concerned the suitability of running this hull in 2' short-interval chop. Not...

Bill wrote: That was my experience with both my 22's in 2' chop. Just fast enough to be planing. Running at, say 20 mph in a true short-interval 2' chop in a C-Dory 22 would be a shattering experience. I had twin permatrims, and found the boat handled chop better with full bow down and a...

Let's be real: short-interval 2 foot chop is the achilles heel of the CD-22. It will simply beat the heck out of you at speed in that condition. Safety won't be an issue but comfort and convenience will. The exception would be if you are really OK going very slowly. Your spinal issues...

Will c: once again you show us how clever you can be! :wink:

My take is that c-dory and ranger are completely different boats targeting very different buyers. Except the ranger 21 , rangers target a more upscale, feature focused customer base. C-dory is spartan/utilitarian , generally lack proper toilets, and, as with automobiles, that market is...

Foggy: What are you thinking for your next boat? -Mike

Will-c Insults like yours make you seem incredibly intelligent and level-headed. Nice!

What you're looking for is heavy gauge welded aluminum where the builder uses a marine grade alloy for at least the hull plate. Avoid Lunds and the like unless your use will be exclusively fresh water. North River does make a good production boat, and as mentioned there are several other very...

??? Paint it or don't. Life will go on.

Greetings trailer people. Does anyone have experience or feedback with Kenda brand trailer tires? They are one of the main ones I see that offer D load rating in 205/75 R 14 tires, which is what my trailer uses. My current tires are sound, but C-rated, and I like the idea of additional...