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Donald, I have seen fixed biminis attached to the house and extending back over the cockpit. Both that I recall were raised so you didn’t have to stoop, made from marine grade stainless pipe, and covered with laced on fabric. There’s no reason why that couldn’t be the basis for a camper back...

Another good search site to use is searchtempest.com. It uses a search robot to peruse the craigslist sites within a radius that you set.

Bob, those were the days. In the early 1960s, dad bought an open 14’ fiberglass Performer, with an 18 hp tiller steered Evinrude. My sister and I could ski behind it, but not enough poop for mom and dad. It soon sported a 35 hp Johnson, with a deck and wheel steering. We took it offshore to...

I finally got off my duff and repowered the Gregor tinnie with a Suzuki 25 (tiller, electric start and trim). I had intended to go to Sportcraft, but received a better quote from Indian Creek Sports in Kuna, Idaho. They were 200 miles closer, and also honored my Oregon residency, not charging...

Dr. Bob’s mention of an entry zipper is extremely important IMO. We did not have them on or boat, and it meant either squeezing under the Bimini while at the dock, or disconnecting part of the Bimini from the cabin in order to step down into the boat. BTW, just about everything the good Doctor...

Good news! I moderate a small travel site (WanderTheWest.com) that just moved to Xenforo in late May or early June. With very few exceptions, the members love it. The moderator tools are expanded, taking a number of actions off the plate of the administrators. The learning curve for members...

I’ll chime in regarding Sportcraft. I’ve repowered two boats there, and also recommend giving them a call.

I wish CBrats had a like button! Wrenny’s journal would get a couple dozen likes from me. Well done, Wrenny!

Jay, I hope you and Wrenny have a wonderful time exploring the SE! Safe travels!

Ken, no personal experience, but a good number of folks in the Oliver travel trailer forum have had it done to their fiberglass Ollies. Expensive, but the folks seem to have high praise for the results.

Pat, I’m so sorry for your misfortune! May you have a complete and speedy recovery. Our best to you and Patty! Steve and Diana

Marty, great to see you posting! Thanks for defining the CBrat/Cdory life cycle! I used to be a Republican, but did I mention I’m now a Democrat?

In terms of great members and superb information, this one of the best sites on the web.

For a short while, we towed our 22 over the Oregon coast range with a 1996 Toyota T100, V6, automatic. Probably the same engine as the Tacoma. It wasn’t peppy, and it was a rough ride, but it worked. My biggest concern was emergency stopping. From Bellingham to the ferry, I suspect you’ll be...

Pat, thanks for sharing the sad news. I greatly enjoyed our times at Lake Powell with El and Bill. Condolences to El.

Jay, thanks for reminding me about Tohatsu! That they are lighter than others would be great. I may need to do a little more research.

Thank you all for the input! I hadn’t realized the Hondas were still carbureted, and Dr. Bob made the choice easy, I’m staying in the Suzuki camp. I hope all have a wonderful 2024. Thanks again!

I’m still looking for a nice 16 cruiser, but thinking about repowering my Gregor 14.5 skiff for use on the local ponds and Snake River impoundments. After talking to Larry Bigbee at Sportcraft about a 25 or 30 horse tiller engine, I’m undecided about going with Honda, or with a Suzuki. Both...

Stereo… get a good Bluetooth speaker and a Pandora or Spotify subscription for your cell phone

Sandra, regardless of which CDory you choose, consider installing a composting toilet instead of a Marine head with holding tank. Our new dirt boat (Oliver travel trailer) has a Nature’s Head, and it is so much cleaner and simpler than having to dump or pump out a holding tank. Liquids are...