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Thanks, good advice. I plan to visit all of the puget sound boat dealers I can that would have something used just to see what there is. It's actually hard to find anything other than a bayliner it seems. My outboard preference just comes from the fact I've never been stranded by one in my...

Yes absolutely. We tossed that idea around quite a bit, but if we are on a lake, we'd like to have 4 or 5 friends with us, and would like easy access for everyone to go swimming and get back in the boat. What we may end up with is a boat for hot summer lake fun; and a 25 in the Everett marina...

My wife and I have been talking alot lately about putting off a cd25 purchase for a couple years and getting something small, used, in the $5,000 range. We came out of the clouds and realized that, although we could afford the payments on a C-Dory, it would set back our other plans for house...

I'm soaking up all the info this idea popped in my head. Put a bar (raised if you like) on the rails and get some long rubber, mudflaps - or whatever - to hang down on the transom. Or maybe a board on a rod so it swivels if the flaps can't hold back the water. You could fashon some light...

LOL Byrdman. So true. The instant factor is why we are hesitant on putting it on a shelf. Planning for the boat we're going through the motions and there's been at least 6 instances in the past months of "it sure would be nice to hop in a boat and stay the night somewhere". Most of those come...

It's not the launching, I'm not worried about that. We simply don't have a need for a(nother) huge truck. My wife doesn't want to drive anything larger than the Ranger we just bought so I can't trade it up, and that would also be costly as I used my one Ford Employee A-plan discount my brother...

6 month after the boat show we are still set on getting a CD25. We went into the boat show thinking a 22 but the creature comforts of the 25 and the increased security feeling we got standing in it at the SBS made us change our minds. At the factory party Bill (? I'm horrible with names) talked...

Thank you! We have been hoping to butt-in on a couple of your gatherings, however between hosehold chores and the blinding speed of work..well, you know. So we'll bask in your ownership until then.... :mrgreen:

Ok, I don't want to get flamed, and I don't intend to upset anyone. It is not my place to say anything but following the last few months I can no longer remain quiet. I hopefully am providing intelligent input that doesn't involve my feet.. :embarrased I'm an outsider looking in, I don't...

Great advice. I think I can keep it realatively simple. http://www.eberspacher.com/hydronic4.ph ... terheating There's also the Webasto line at SureMarine. About 7 lbs, 9 inches by 6 inches (if my millimeter conversion is correct). Combine that with a heat exchanger water heater. I haven't...

I have been researching water heat and cabin heat as one in the same around (getting my ducks in a row for that purchase even if it isn't next year like I hope!). I have ideas for a diesel water heater, and a water tank with a heat exchanger and 110v coils (the kind you can plumb in your motor...

Lol yeah a tow is always an option. My discussion is around avoiding that. With my luck I won't ever need a tow in a nice calm bay with no traffic 30 minutes from help. Didn't mean to stir up the debate yet again. I equally see both sides. It sounds as if they both really are equally...

Those are additional points to be considered. I was full bore twin until Les said "well what happens when you run over a log and take out both your props?" Hum...debris in the sound is a concern. On the 25 we plan to get, I will probably go with a single/kicker. Money is a concern, and maybe...

The single vs twin is probably one of the costliest decisions after deciding on a boat. For me, the ONLY reason is safety and redundancy but at a costly price compared to a single and a kicker. So, let's say money is not the primary concern, yaw in a following sea is not a primary concern...

Yes thank you all for the warm welcome! MMMmmmm..Wildcat!! And thanks for the West Marine gift cert...I need tack for my Lido :teeth Who said I needed a Bayliner???? I have a bar of lye here for your mouth... :disgust We're not as young as we look really!! Thanks to the Laurna-Jo crew...

LOL! I had no idea! :crook Oanh says "hey that's THEIR brewery". :embarrased I LOVE your beer! Wish I could find it in more places! Well then I will try to stop by Uwajimaya and get Sake for Saturday. :teeth

What can us noob's bring? We were thinking some Fat Tire and finger foods? It was very nice meeting Fred and Robin last Saturday. On Saturday at the factory, that is. The 25 houseboat is in our horizons. Matt and Oanh

We'll be there Saturday also. I too have not seen one up close. Just a 16 sitting on the rack at the Edmonds Marina walking to the dog park to play with our pup.

Thanks for the tips everyone. So the factory party is next weekend, the 14th? I'll be at the boat show this Saturday most likely. I surely don't mind driving down to Auburn nex weekend tho! C-dancer, I appreciate the warning! All too often I find myself in that similar situation...

Oh thanks! I am not sure what show he referred to then, maybe the Everett one? I did not even think to check the boat show web site. Factory gathering this Saturday? What time? Or please point me to the post if this has already been discussed.