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We have our boat in charter at Ship Harbor Yacht Charter in Anacortes. One of the key advantages is the location in Skyline Marina. You are just across Rosario Strait from the San Juan's. From our slip to Hunter's Bay on Lopez Island is 7 miles. I believe there is a 26 Nordic Tug and a 29...

I thought the proportions of the Marinaut looked a little unusual too, from the pictures that I had seen. Then I saw the boat in person at EQ and thought it was a great looking boat, with a lot of personality. For some reason, the boat doesn't seem to come out as good looking in photos as it...

I would take one for the baby Dory. Lyle

Dan, It wasn't just you and it isn't just Shilshole. I had a similar experience a couple of years ago at Skyline Marina in Anacortes. I was even dumb enough to sign up for a month and buy their booster. A very bad experience, I can't believe they're still able to stay in business. I now...

Robbi, That's quite an accomplishment. I have tried fly fishing for kings on the west side of Vancouver Island with no luck. Coho are easy compared to kings. I thought I'd be in trouble if I hooked up with an 8 weight. I look forward to seeing the pictures. Lyle

Look up Washington Park in Anacortes. It's a beautiful place with camping, a boat ramp, trails to hike and great views. Shortest distance to the San Juans. It is less than a mile from Skyline Marina. There is a boat yard there, but you could probably wax your boat in one of the parking lots...

I don't think I would push it around Brooks. When you do get around it, there is a good anchorage in Columbia Cove, with a hike to a beautiful beach locally known as "Surfer's Beach. Further south in the Bunsby Islands is Big Bunsby Provincial Marine Park. I've only been there by kayak, but...

Hi Sam, The west coast of Vancouver Island is one of my favorite places. I would suggest finding Cougar Annie's Garden in Hesquiat Harbour when you head south. I was there 4 years ago and it is a very unique place. Homesteaded by Cougar Annie who lived there until her 90's. The 5 acres of...

Nice boat, but I think the price is a little out there. I paid about 1/2 that when I bought my 14. It was almost perfect, with the same motor. The motor on this boat is 18 years old. Maybe I'm not as upside down as I thought in a rebuild of mine with a new motor. Lyle

There is a 1980 36' Jarvis Newman Downeast Sedan at Marine Service Center in Anacortes. I haven't been on the boat, but judging from the pictures and description, it looks like a wonderful boat in good shape, with low engine hours. They're asking $93,000. I love this style of boat. It looks...

We fly out to Sarasota tomorrow, we'll be in the Keys by the 14th. Bob, I'll make contact when we get to Big Pine Key. I'm trying not to let the excitement overwhelm my workday, but we're really looking forward to the warm weather and blue water. Lyle

Thanks for the help. It looks like we'll be staying one night in Naples, then on across the Tamiami Trail to the Keys. We're flying in, not traveling with an RV or camping equipment, so it doesn't look like there's any place to stay in the Everglades. We will check out the parks that you've...

We will be in Sarasota from 2/9 to 2/13 for a meeting. After the meeting we will be driving to the Keys (Big Pine) and staying there until 3/1. We will have 2-3 days to get to the Keys, leaving Sarasota the afternoon of the 13th. I have a question for you Florida folks. Where is a good place...

Not to pile on, but Tom is a very experienced boater. Twin Bridges is a great ramp and probably as safe a place to park as any. However, the first time I launched there, I had no idea how swift the current could be. I came back from parking the car to find my wife and three other people...

We were heading up Chinook Pass a few miles west of Naches, WA yesterday and saw someone running pushing a baby carriage with no baby in it. Sounds like it's the same guy. He got to Eastern Washington just in time for the 100F heat wave. I hope he knows enough to pace himself and run only...

Well, I was looking forward to making this one, seeing old friends and meeting Dr. Bob in person. Unfortunately, business intervenes. On Friday night while you all are on the dock eating drinking and visiting, I'll be coming back from Fresno, bouncing along at a low altitude on a turboprop...

Harvey, your comment made me remember that the best sleep that I've ever had was on our 25 C-Dory. We have a house with a king size bed and a 46' boat with a couple of queen size beds. I sleep better on the boat than at the house, but nothing equals the nights sleep that I got on the C-Dory...

Ken, I own a 14' but had never thought about spamming you for a living. Thanks for the idea, sounds less taxing than my present job. Lyle

At this point it looks like we have that weekend free. It would be great to see old C-Dory friends. If I can figure out how to get the 14 C-Dory to Anacortes that weekend, I may try to tow her over behind the bigger boat. Lyle

Hi Vinny, Thanks for the information. We have been doing this for a few years now and I usually rent a flats boat or skiff and spend as much time in the back country as possible. At the end of October I broke my shoulder falling into the engine room hatch of my boat. It's mending well, but...