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9kg Vulcan. Works in most bottoms and I anchor out a lot.

Colby…I forgot my Mmsi number….no big deal. James ….thanks for the heads up on Sanford. It’s been an interesting year for many marinas here in Florida. St. Augustine had some closed docks and one in Palatka still has sunken boats in it. Tom

All parties coming to the gathering please signup on the Brats website and please fill out the jotform link. This information is only shared with the participants at Hontoon. https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163 Looking forward to seeing everyone. Thanks Tom

John. I wished I would have read your post sooner. Just raised my hull coverage on the C-Otter yesterday by $10,000 …….should have DOUBLED the value! Progressive had no problem raising the agreed value. 😊 Tom

It’s not an 😊Adventure till things go wrong. Thats a saying that I heard often on our Great Loop Trip. Yes….we had mechanical issues, plumbing leak, bent propellers but you just keep on going till you “cross your wake”. The same goes with our Hontoon Gathering. This will be our tenth...

Great news! Hontoon Island State Park is open for day use only. There will NOT be any ferry’s running but Dr. Bob will have a boat that we can use to bring guests across. The parking lot is open for vehicles….not trailers. The boat ramp at Ed Stone is open. There will be only one restroom open...

Hontoon Island State Park is now planning to reopen, with limited daytime access, on Monday, January 31st. The Parking Lot, East Dock, Picnic/Playground Area, one (shared) Restroom and all Trails except the Hammock Trail will be open from 8am to 6pm daily. The following will not be available...

Hontoon Island report. Yesterday I talked with Deven the park manager and received the following information. The park is not open at this time however they do plan to open parts for day use only by the end of January. At that time it will be open to boaters during daytime hours only. No...

Thanks for the kind words. The Californian was a great boat for our Great Loop adventure. Lots of room for two couples. With twin engines and bow thruster it is an easy handling boat. “Redemption” is ready to go on another loop or make someone a great live aboard home. We will be moving the boat...

Merry Christmas from the crew on Redemption! We crossed our wake on Christmas Day completing the Great Loop. Thanks for all the help making it possible. Have a blessed New Year. Looking forward to getting back on the C-Otter. Tom and Joyce Lee and Jan

Hi Gang. I called Devin the park manager at Hontoon. He said that he had no idea when the park would open. They are working hard to get estimates so that repairs can start. It’s pretty bad. Mold in the buildings along with water damage. They have refunded January camping fees. I will contact...

Looks like a great spot for a gathering! We have cruised the area and there are lots of great anchorages in the vicinity for those that want to explore before or after the gathering. 2023 will not see as many loopers in the area because of the lock repairs on the Illinois River. Joyce and I will...

Can’t seem to get a hold of anyone at the park or online. I’m thinking that they will open things up after Thanksgiving IF hurricane Nicole does not make think’s worse. We will just have to wait and see. I’ll post again when I know something. Again they have not canceled anyones reservations at...

Mark Pretty engines. It sure is nice to have two of them. The Bahamas…… that will be an adventure for sure.

Seems strange…. But you are right about the website. I’ll call the reservation number tomorrow and see what they have to say. They have not canceled anyones reservation yet. The water is still extremely high on the St. John’s river. I’m sure everything will work out in the end.

Glad to see some early interest and looking forward to seeing everyone at Hontoon. Our loop adventure has been great. We are at Apalachicola tonight and will be heading to Carrabelle tomorrow. Yes…. We will be heading home for a month or so as Lee and Jan are going to go back to Michigan. Need...

We are presently in Clifton Tennessee at the Clifton Marina doing the Great Loop. We were at Green Turtle Bay about 10 days ago. Great Marina with lots of slips. However lots of loopers this time of year. Not near as many in early September. The meet in the middle gathering was traditionally...

Congratulations Dr. Bob……over 20,000 posts! Thanks for all the knowledge that you have passed on to “Brats” like us. Stay well and I trust you’ll be at Hontoon to pass on more wisdom on all things C-Dory next March. God bless…. Tom and Joyce

Sure enjoying your voyage. Brings back a lot of great memories of when we boated the west end of the Erie a few years ago. We will be in Alton Illinois for about 2 more weeks before continuing down the Mississippi. Keep having fun!

We intend to hold our 10th gathering at Hontoon Island state park near DeLand Florida on March seventh to the ninth 2023 Great time to get together with old friends and make new ones. The park requested that reservations be made online. Online reservations can be made using the following link...