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I typically launch from the Cabrillo Beach ramp (San Pedro) when going to either the Isthmus or Avalon, about 20nm to either. Sometimes, I'll launch from Marina Del Rey because it is a better angle to the prevailing wind/waves or I'm with "the group", but it is a 30nm trip on the water then...

I have a 1988 Yamaha 3HP with neutral/forward gear shift, 2-stroke, bought it new (27 yrs ago!). So far, this has been the perfect motor for our uses. I have mounted it on numerous dingys over the years, from small to medium, pushing up to 7 people in the dingy, strong winds, rough seas too. I...

I too am enjoying every word of your writing, and Dixie's too. What a great trip and perfect set of couples to enjoy this trip together. I know what you speak of regarding Dixie's cooking (can't speak for Brent's cooking... :-). You can't "buy" better prepared food than Dixie's cooking, you...

I installed an electric wiper on my center window, works fine, window still opens. I believe I have a picture in my album. I had to create a "standoff" piece of wood on the inside because I could only get the long shaft wiper model, otherwise no problems.

Good data. That's just about exactly what I get with my twin Yamaha 80's. I tend to cruise between 15-18 nmph and average 2.5-2.8 nmpg depending on loading and sea conditions. This has been pretty consistent over the 12 years I've had the boat. Thanks!

I have a couple of pictures to post, but no photo album. Do others have pictures to post also? If not, I can just post on this message forum.

Don't forget the Botanical Gardens, and yes, the bird park is still there on the way up to the gardens.

Thanks for the link David, great idea! But need to sign up for the free pass the week of the trip. I just signed up a few minutes ago for Petaluma, it is a 3-day pass that expires this Saturday, 3/14/2015! Won't be able to make that one being 400 miles away!

My 2003 CD25 has the water tank forward, in front of the v-berth foot well area. I cut out a large door to view the tank for filling and another port opening on the above left of the tank to check the water inlet and vent fittings (see my album for pics). I don't know when they moved the tank...

One other thing not mentioned and you asked. Checking mooring lines. Ascertain or ask the Harbor Patrol upon arrival about the tide when you arrive. That will determine whether you tighten the lines a bit snug (high tide) or fairly loose (low tide). Also, look at the other boats to your...

Thanks Jim, I'm in! After all, this is practically in my backyard...

I probably have one of the lightest CD25's around, it weighed in at 7400 lbs w/galvanized, bunk style Pacific trailer (27 ft) w/spare tire and twin Yamaha F80's. Mine is a 2003, perhaps a bit lighter than the newer ones, I know one difference, my roof is 1/4" thick vs the cored, thick roofs...

Nicely done Floyd! Very interesting to see a bird's eye view of the trip with satellite features. Also the offshore ocean bottom contours. Thanks!

Doug, I wouldn't fret over single-handling if it comes down to that, you'll have a multitude of people to help at every location! Gives us something worthwhile to do...! :-)

Whew, gotta be quick on this signup stuff...been doing honey-do's all day, this is my first chance to see that the dates have been set! Geez Please sign me up, and every year thereafter...ha :-). My wife is sooooo hooked on this trip, and Alex too. Kent/Marcia, sorry to hear about your loss...

If you go to my photo album, you'll see my overhead rod holders. I think I can hold 8-10 (will have to count), but they've worked great for all the years I've been using them. I like the extra spaces for when I have friends come along, they can put their rods nicely out of harm...

I too had a wonderful trip, thanks to everyone and their hospitality as well. I had a great first mate, Chris, 11 yrs old. So glad Sealife Mike brought his 12 yr old grandson, really made his time enjoyable. This trip I'll rate as one of my top 3 C-Dory trips to Catalina. Hard to quantify, but...

Things are looking UP! Unless a major catastrophe occurs, Dora Jean will be there Monday morning. I still have the trailer brakes and maintenance on 3 engines (dinghy engine included), but I now have a handle on them. I'll work on the potato salad, my wife has an excellent recipe (she won't be...

Pat, yours is like mine, up front under the v-berth. I cut an inspection hole above the inlet to the tank and installed a screw-on porthole. This allows me to check the fitting and tightness of the clamp on the hose. Then I cut out a large section of fiberglass in the step area of the v-berth...

Can't explain the 'increasing list' but remember all of the throttle, control and most electrical cables are also on the starboard edge of the boat. The weight is surprisingly significant.