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We were on Lake James all day yesterday. I was surprised that the water level was still fairly good considering the dry weather. Only maybe three feet down from max. as has been stated above. We use the Black Bear ramps which are excellent. Saw a CD 19 in a covered slip at Benefield's Landing...

When we rented Marc Grove's 25 Cruise Ship last year there was one of these jewels on board. It worked great on an ice chest in the cockpit. The outside of the grill produced no significant heat at all plus you not only grill but fry or bake. As mentioned before it only takes a handfull of...

Jim and Joan, In my former life (25 years) I was occasionally involved in confronting physical danger. Some of my associates, who would later accompany me into management positions, were those who would volunteer for the most dangerous assignments. For some inexplicable reason that same courage...

My 2002 Honda 90 did this a couple of years ago, started reading 1200 to 1500 high. I tapped on the RPM gauge glass and the needle fell back to normal. I learned this from the pilot's in old movies. It has happened a couple of times since and I have tapped with the same result. I'll check the...

hootlakootla, Welcome to the site also. I think I have viewed each of Jay's postings on the Alaska adventure and most of the videos. I can't think of an occassion that Jay or Jolee put themselves or any bears in danger. The one encounter you may be referring to is the occasion a griz was...

This is a hard (soft) start attachment that some folks use with 7,200 BTU RV air conditioners that won't readily cycle with a Honda EU2000i genset. I don't have any personal experience with this but others say it works great and only takes about 15 minutes to install. See it at...

Linda and Alan, Glad everything is well. Smittypaddler, We followed your blog on the St. Johns this winter and were so impressed by your photos of wildlife and description of the Lodge that we booked a week there in April. We stayed in the Deluxe Riverside Cottage. It was a great week and we...

Where are you Simplicity? I've been following your Great Loop travels on your blog site with great interest but you haven't posted since May 27. Hope all is well.

Jim, Hope you and Joan (and Molly) will continue to post your adventures in Yellowstone. Harper

The '98 CD-22 on E-Bay went for a little over $23,000 last night. The photos showed some prior damage on the cav. plate on the port engine which was confirmed by the seller. That is a great price but I guess I'm not gambler enough to bid even that amount on a boat that I haven't seen. The tandem...

Jim, Very well said. Your business philosophy reminds me of my dad who owned a general store here in the mountains of western NC, in a town of about 400 people and in a county of only 15,000. This buisness was way before the day of the "big box" department stores and major supermarkets. My dad...

So what is the conclusion? That in lieu of a diesel stove alcohol stoves are the safe way to go in the cabin? Harper

Warren, On the Honda EU 2000 you remove the side plate, close the air intake on the filler cap and open the drain screw on the side of the carb. There is a transparent tube that allows the fuel in the carb to drain onto the ground. Harper

Great info here about Permatrim. Would it be fair to ask you fans "what if you could only have one, Permatrim or trim tabs, which would you choose"? There's a purpose in my asking. Thanks in advance. Harper

I have seen a couple of these custom generator platforms, both on CD-25s. One was wood with bungee hold-downs and the other was fiberglass or some sort of plastic material with a 2 inch wide hold-down strap. Both were mounted at splashwell level with the generator exhaust pointed aft. Both...

I grew up in a small town with a population of 300 in Western NC. I often tell people it's the real Mayberry. After college while pursueing my occupation I thought I would only return home to visit family. My former profession took me to 49 of our 50 states and I only lived in large cities. Over...

Even though I check into the C-Brats site almost everyday, I only clicked on this thread a few minutes ago. It sadly reminds me of another website I belong to consisting of those of us interested in a certain brand of travel trailer. These types of concerns pop up there much more often than here...

We rented Marc's 25 Cruiser last April and had a great five days aboard. Everything worked well including the composting head and the Garmin 498 chartplotter/sonar. Boat also has a Honda 2000 EU genset, roof air conditioning and am/fm radio. Displacement speed is fine for the area as it gives...

Smittypaddler, Great travelogue and photos. What type of television do you use onboard? DVD? Harper

Someone, I believe it was CW, who saw the Venture 23 at the Atlanta boat show discussed the higher roof and window line in the V 23 compared to the 22 C. This was important because a six footer can stand and see out much better than in the 22. That has been one of my concerns about the 22 since...