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Some of us who have made that move understand, Mike. In a way, the boat is still “in the family” now that it is with Will. When we sold Wild Blue, it went to a long-time sailing friend of mine… nice to know that it is going to someone who will give it good care. Best wishes, Jim

I neglected to say that we had 50' of chain on that 22 pound Delta Quick Set. That combination worked well for us.

We used a 22 pound Delta Quick Set as the main anchor on Wild Blue (CD-25); carried two additional anchors when cruising: a 17 pound Danforth, and a lightweight Fortress FX-11 (7 pounds), as backup and when 2 anchors were necessary.

As others have noted, there are a few boats out there that have some of what the OP had listed. But, none of those offer the package of amenities, economy, reasonable weight, easy launch/retrieval, and weather-tight helm that makes the 22' C-Dorys unique. If the budget and tow vehicle can...

Hi Steve - Dr Bob will be the one to give you advice on all things Pensacola. No doubt you have checked climate charts, but it can be a bit chilly in the Panhandle in the winter if you are headed there soon... expect low 60s for a daytime high in Jan and Feb. (definitely warmer than Idaho...

The Ranger 25 (diesel model) is heavier and draws more than the CD-25. As such, it needs to go in deeper to come off the trailer. Beyond that, it is just a matter of having the right equipment for the launch... most of it is similar: lines, fenders, get the boat in deep enough, start the...

We have stayed at the RV park that is next to the Chula Vista Marina. The marina has ample parking and a decent bar/restaurant. There is a park in that same area (between the RV park and the bay); very nice during the day, not sure I'd be comfortable walking around there at night. Fenced and...

We have used Westview Storage, that is connected with Cotton Lane Golf and RV Resort, and River Crossing Self-Storage on Van Buren. They are both set-up for long-term storage, so you have to sweet-talk 'em to get just a few days (or pay for a month). Another issue is having to empty everything...

I don't recall the brand or model of the window A/C we used in the front window of Wild Blue. It was around $100 back in "the olden days," so it would be at least twice that now, I'm sure. That said, it worked when we did the Erie Canal, NYC, and Trent-Severn in July, Aug, and Sept. We used...

While Vagabundos del Mar is an organization that sells/provides travel info/insurance/permits, etc, there are 10,000 members. And, like C-Brats (or the Great Loop Cruisers Association, or various boat clubs), you can glean a lot of personal experience info from other members. Someone will have...

Check with the Vagabundos del Mar... https://www.vagabundos.com/ They can guide you with insurance for your vehicle and boat.

I followed the build on that model on Great Harbor's site (and e-mails they sent). It was an interesting process. Unless they list their weight in the same way that C-Dory does it (actual weight minus 30%... yes, I am kidding... more like minus 28%), that is quite a light build for a boat that...

Holiday greetings right back at you, George and Angela!

Sending our best wishes to you and Marie (and Gigi) and all the C-Brats for a great holiday season and a delightful 2023. Jim & Joan (and Rufus)

Just tossing this out: you have accommodations that move with you on the water; instead of thinking of the boat as just a conveyance, consider it your hotel or B&B on the water. If you're staying in Quebec for a week, book a full-service marina and you will have hot showers plus whatever...

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Thanks, Will... with no C-Brats to start my day off, I was forced to entertain myself by talking to my wife. She seems nice. (rimshot) We appreciate what you do to keep this place up and running. Jim

Hi Merv and Kathy, I get it. Joan and I have often said that retiring early was good for us. As the inevitable slowing down happens, we look for ways to "keep on keeping on." I wasn't aware of your "immovable object" encounter. Hope you are fully healed. The older we get, the longer it...

Hi Merv and Kathy, Early Happy Anniversary congrats to you two, too. (See how I got "to, two, and too" all in the same sentence?) Like you, I look back fondly on our C-Dory cruising days - glad we did all that while we were nimble and young-ish. :wink: From coast to coast to coast, we met...

Another trip around the sun together. Another of the things the 4 of us share. We wish you two all the best, Jim & Joan