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Dealing with batteries in the cold on a ranch in Alberta is just part of winter for me. A three year old battery should not in itself be the problem unless it is faulty. Most batteries I buy are supposed to last 8 to 10 years, but rarely do in cold weather, 5 or 6 years is more likely. My...

There are several different fuel stabilizers available on the market and I use these in my farm tractor and diesel truck. Using antigel stabilizer is often essential even with winter diesel here in the Great White North where -30 to 40 is common in the winter. That being said, there is nothing...

In September of 2021 we were anchored on the west coast of Vancouver Island in small bay in Nuchatlitz Inlet. We had spent the day exploring this gem of an area in our kayaks and were relaxing after dinner in the cabin. Far off to the west we saw a front coming in with lighting flashing...

I installed a Wabatso heater in my C-Dory and I find it quiet enough that I have no need for a muffler. I like it so much that I also installed one in my truck camper and same story, no muffler needed. I'm sure the same would be true with the Espar as they are virtually identical to the...

Back in the 1970's and '80's the most popular show on Canadian TV was "The Beachcomber's". Set in Gibson's on BC's Sunshine coast. The star character was Nick Adonidas who earned his living salvaging logs along the coast in his tug, "Persephone". I was enthralled by the maritime scenery, so...

I use my iPad in a "Lifeproof" water proof case that I bought on Amazon. I use a Ram Ball suction cup mount with a dedicated iPad holder. The system works well overall, the suction cup works really well on the fibreglass dash, but I do tie a leash on it as it has fallen off once or twice in...

I installed hatches on my 2005 cruiser. It was not to hard as I cut our 3 hatches under the mattress and I also installed two doors in the sides where the portapotty normally fits. These side doors are great for getting at small items. I think for anyone considering longer cruises, the...

Judy lined most of our interior with a marine grade headliner fabric that is nice and fuzzy. It was a big job, but no more drippy ceilings.

I don't have a refer in my C-Dory but I do have on In my camper. My 2 way ac-propane fridge stopped working on propane, so I decided to upgrade my batteries and try to run it on inverted DC power. Big mistake, too much power loss in the conversion. I now installed a Dometic compressor fridge...

Judy and I are planning to come with Mistaya. Our tentative plans are to head across the Rockies in early April. We are hoping to do some cruising in Desolation Sound and Princess Louisa Inlet in late April, launching from Campbell River. Then we would come to the San Juan Islands, launching...

I had to drive a big nail through the filter to get it off the bowl last time I changed one. Good idea to get a second bowl.

Interesting article about a war that almost happened. I am looking forward to visiting the San Juan Islands next year and will plan to take in the exhibits mentioned in this article. https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/2022 ... ited-a-war

As a Canadian, Queen Elizabeth II was the only head of state that I ever knew in my life. I have seen her three times of the 22 times she visited Canada. When I heard of her death yesterday I felt as if I had lost my third grandmother. She was a stabilizing force in Canada and the...

We have a larger domestic which stays in the cockpit. My wife won't allow it in the cabin. I would rather it be there as well.

Good job on the circumnavigation. I would like to do it myself, with my wife along. But to me it is like eating a whole pie, by the end, no matter how delicious, it gets a bit tedious near the end. I prefer to eat my pie one delicious piece at a time.

The profession of finding and selling stray logs is known as "beach combing". A long running (1972 to 1990) Canadian TV series was called "The Beachcombers". It was set in Gibson's BC and featured Nick Adonidas (Bruno Gerrusi) and his boat the Persephone. This boat is one of the two boats...

I too am glad that I had the opportunity boat on Lake Powell in my C-Dory in 2018 for two weeks and 10 days by canoe in 2007. I think it is likely that Lake Powell is effectively gone forever. There might be a year or two here now and then, but with long term effects of climate change...

I have spotted deadheads several times and so far avoided hitting one. I boat mostly off the east coast of Vancouver Island where the logging industry is active. Most of these are likely water logged logs that have been in the water a long time and will float vertically until they finally...

Jay, I'm enjoying your posts on this great adventure. More than any other C-Brat I think you can truthfully boast that you are getting your money's worth out of your boat.

I have had about a week on the water with the new Axiom system and a lot of time just playing around at home with it. I really can do a lot compared to my old C-80 bases system. I had originally planned to have it ready to take on our planned cruises around Kitimat and Prince Rupert, but after...