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This year we left the C-Otter at home in Florida as we are doing Americas Great Loop on a Californian 45 owned by our great friends Lee and Jan Murray. They are heading home to Michigan for a few weeks and Joyce and I are staying on the boat at Alton Illinois till around Sep 15th. After that we...

I have a Garmin Reactor 40 AP on the C-Otter. Love it. Mine in coupled to a 2010 Garmin 4208 chart plotter...... if you have one of Garmin’s newer chart plotters they will allow you to do everything that the GHC 20 does. However it’s still nice to have the GHC 20 as you have all the AP controls...

Hi Alain The C-Otter is getting a rest this summer. We plan on going to Isle Royal again in 2023. At this time we are still traveling in the Chesapeake Bay on a 45 Foot Californian M/Y. Doing the great loop with our friends Lee and Jan Murray. Should travel on all the Great Lakes except for...

Isle Royal can be an unforgiving place. You need to bring pretty much everything you are going to need plus extras. The thing you need to leave behind is a schedule. We spent an extra 3 days at Windigo last year because of weather. No problem being retired. If you can get a buddy boat all the...

I trust everyone had an enjoyable time on the St. Johns River before, during and after the C-Brat gathering at Hontoon Island State Park. Its truly a special place. The Park staff went out of their way to make our visit easy and stress free. Thank You for your generous donations to the Park...

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Snake creek......did it once....will definitely not do it again! That was is my 22 some years ago. Rolled over a lot of logs but did not wreck any props. I figure that’s Colbys job. The kayakers were pretty impressed. With that said there are three old logging channels south of Snake creek on...

Had a Wonderful time at Hontoon Island! Best Gathering ever.....but I say that every year! Thanks to all those that volunteered to help with the many tasks associated with a gathering. That was just about everyone! THANKS ALL. Special thanks to Dr. Bob who shared hours of information on...

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If you look back through this link you’ll be able to find the schedule. Be sure to find the registration table when you arrive and you will get a printed schedule. Lots af great folks will be there to show you boats and give you advice. Be prepared for a great time! Any other information...PM...

I was just thinking about the fact that we used to hold the C-Brat Gathering at Hontoon over the weekends. Certainly made things more interesting for slips and launching! I’m loaded up but not brave enough to launch till Monday. I’m going to guess that we’re going to see about 25 or so boats...

Well ...it a little over a week it will be time for our Hontoon Gathering. I plan on arriving on the Monday before to get settled. Thanks Colby for planning the “Hontoon Loop” for Tuesday. Can’t wait to see everyone. Hopefully everyone is well and healthy. Joyce and I are a couple of weeks past...

Last year’s gathering was a great success. Yes....we had a smaller group than other years but that was to be expected. Everyday we take risks. What we do is try to operate as safe as possible. As far as I know, no one that attended last year contacted COVID-19 at the gathering. I trust that will...

BTW.......we have only 12 signups on the official C-Brat website. I’m sure that more are coming but please be sure to signup. Only 6 Jotform signups..... please also use this link to make it easier for contacts. https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163 Thanks Tom

C-Brats 2022 Hontoon Island Gathering Monday: Early arrivals. Tuesday: Continued arrivals. Check in and then Check out other boats. Plus, there’s exploring the island, canoeing, kayaking, cruising or just plain relaxing on the beautiful St. John’s River. Dinner: 5:15 Be sure to sign...

The countdown is on for the 9th Annual Hontoon Island C-Brat get together. A few reminders are in order. 1)if you park at Ed Stone park do so near the highway where they have the oversized parking if possible. 2) The area near the park is slow minimum wake and a manatee zone. No one wants to...

Thanks Ken for setting up the Jot Form. If everyone that is planning on coming signs up on the link it makes it easier for our volunteers. Also be sure to sign up on the C-Brats website. After the first of the year we will be looking at supplies and need a accurate count. Thanks I called Dr...

Good question....where to launch. Most C-Brats launch and park at Ed Stone Park on HW 44 on the east side of the St. John’s River. Hontoon Island is 5 or so miles south of there. So far in the last 8 years that the gathering has been held no damage or theft from vehicles left there. In fact one...

Colby ....I called the new system and my old reservation was transferred over. You may want to call them to be sure. Tom

I did not know that Troy at Marine Metals retired. He did a lot of work on my boat including my cantilever cockpit cover. I believe that Derick did most of the welding for Troy. He should be able to do a great job for you. You are welcome to see the one on the C-Otter if you are in the area.