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Hi Don from Kennebunkport, Maine aboard American Patriot. If you’re like us (but of course you’re not), we looked for an anchoring out option power alternative that would satisfy these needs: Cook skillet meals (we can do without a toaster oven or toaster after learning how to toast bread on...

Enjoy! We crossed from the West side through the tiny hole in the wall to The Gut, which was very impressive. Then to Burton Island State Park marina, which is very scenic (a ferry brings other visitors). We liked Burlington but thought it was a bit expensive. Check out Burton Island SP...

Second BOE Marine, esp specials, re-manufactured and 'open box' units with full warranty. John

What I find most interesting is that on the official AGLCA Forum (I don’t do Facebook) there is not ONE SINGLE SOLITARY POST OR COMMENT on this guy or his Loop. You have to be a Member to access the Forum. We’re Lifetime Members, because it might take us that long to finish the damn thing...

Hi Park, great boat! The Swiss Army Knife of non-overwide trailer Pocket Yachts. Don’t think you have to swallow the whole thing in one year (we’re in year nine). 2,000 miles is not a long way to trailer a CD 22, esp if you have two drivers making 700 miles a day at 65 MPH right through a...

Hi Park, great boat! The Swiss Army Knife of non-overwide trailer Pocket Yachts. Don’t think you have to swallow the whole thing in one year (we’re in year nine). 2,000 miles is not a long way to trailer a CD 22, esp if you have two drivers making 700 miles a day at 65 MPH right through a...

Hi Bob, We’re absolutely positive that we’re having a better time than he is… at Starved Rock marina at 96 degrees in the cockpit with a heat advisory, but 74 degrees and 50% humidity inside with the 15k Coleman AC on. I think he should get one. If we break the record for the longest time to...

This week we finished the Great Lakes segment of our Loop…1,116 miles. We had three weather days waiting for Lake Erie to calm down, but none for Lake St Clair, Lake Huron or even Lake Michigan, the UP or Green Bay or the “Death’s Door” area between them (with over 111 shipwrecks, most before...

TenMile, Great boat! We don’t have a CD25, but just replaced our 15 year old Yamaha F150s with new ones with Helmsman EX option 2 (fob engine disable, integral electric steering, digital shift, throttle and steering). 3 adds AP and 4 joystick controls. The fob makes it useless to steal one...

Hi Don, Your AC/DC fridge will automatically run on AC power when that is available, and automatically switch over to run on 12v DC from your battery when no AC power is feeding it. You should find a circuit breaker for the fridge on your AC distribution panel, and a 10A fuse for the fridge on...

Congratulations on your new ride, great boat! The ‘Group’ number is just an external case size dimension. Agree with Rob that the charger should also be adequate. My TC255 came with three Group 31 batteries, and a puny little Guest 10/5/5 charger. If you anchor out a lot, you may want more...

Tom, We are quite sure it's Yamaha gray.

This website was less expensive than Jim. https://marineflooring.net/ The Deckadence is so tough that we actually can shove the entire cockpit section and cabin section into two big commercial washing machines with hot water, Tide pods and Clorox. They’ve been through 20 or so cycles with not...

Don, There are no good deals and no inexpensive options in the Keys (or anywhere in FL in winter (except for our little secret). The Keys are made of coral, and if you anchor on coral you damage it and pay a big fine. What’s not coral is sea grass, and if you anchor on it you pay a big fine...

Bahia Honda is a deal for small boats but has a 2 week stay limit. Free reservations but much harder to get into in winter so make one now. 30 days at Pink Shell for $858 for you is a steal. Massive free buffet is open til 1030; you won't need lunch. Metered shorepower with no AC will be...

Just replaced the septic system with an Airhead, delighted so far. Zero smell, even if the #2 container is TOTALLY OPEN. You'll never have that with a conventional system, and it frees up cabinet space without the pump, diverter valve and plumbing.

Don, Pink Shell Marina, Ft Myers Beach FL. Next to Sanibel Island, renowned for some of the best shelling. We saw no shelsl at Cedar Key or islands off the Everglades See Feb 23 entry here, stay over 30 days: https://findpenguins.com/ancient-isles/ ... ll-hontoon Best overall value 5 star...

Hi folks, Firstly, we want to extend our thanks to Bob and Marie Austin, who invited us to their home to meet Pat and Patty, crew of Daydream from the PNW, who were cruising the Great Loop back in 2017. Their blog on this site. Thank you all! Since 2017, we have completed 5,300 miles and...

Hi Don, You are getting excellent advice here, and good for you to seek info on some RARE situations and issues in order to be better prepared for them. Memorize and share Bob’s anchoring advice (I did). If you anchor in thigh deep water in your boat (where you could wade to shore if you...

Don, Every underwater thru-hole in a boat with a valve (made by humans in Bangladesh who are not nearly as concerned about their work as you are about yours) is a valve that might someday fail. If/when it does, you and your crew are in a disaster. The TC255 only has that one, and the first...