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Mike, I sit on our local Port and Harbors Commission and echo Jim B's opening statement "They are trying to protect themselves". It is about limiting risk. #1 Some (Not all) people will attempt to claim even the slightest scratch occurred when harbor personnel touched their boat. Oh the...

It is exceptionally rare for most of coastal Alaska to meet the "Paddler's Rule of 100" no matter what time of year but we kayak all the time up here, "summer" and winter. On top of very cold water and very cold air we also deal an abundance of wildlife such as whales, Stellar Sea Lions, Salmon...

Never thought I'd see the day that a Realtor was full of more BS than a Lawyer

Now there is a good reason to buy a bigger boat - Just so you can store that thing on the roof! I already know my wife's reply, "Just wear your foul weather gear!"

Paddy, if you are married or plan to in the near future I would recommend asking your spouse which model they prefer. My experience with boat ownership is that the more your spouse enjoys the boat, the more time you will be able to spend on it. Even if your spouse is not on the boat with you, if...

Les, I have only one issue with your new profession. I disagree with your statement "Quite a change from the boat business but I've always wanted to do something that helped folks in a very direct way." Les, I am not the only person on this site who you have helped in a VERY direct way. My...

For those who are unfamiliar with Sea Sport Boats, these boats are very popular for use in the rough water areas of NW Washington and throughout Alaska. Many of the Charter Captains in SE Alaska swear by their Sea Sports due to the build quality, stable platform, large fish fighting cockpit...

Joel, We lived in Auburn for five or six years in a 3600 sqft house with two kids, non-insulated windows and a bunch of birds that needed warm temps to survive. Our bills were not even close to that. Perhaps she is paying those bills quarterly instead of monthly. "Chivita" Dave

I would be interested in joining at least part of the trip depending on the dates. Let me know what I can do over here! Dave

Todd, If you decide to head to Sitka, let me know and I'll help with arrangements on this end. "Chivita" Dave

My concern would not be the initial pull from the dingy against the stern but rather the repeated "hammering" that the stern would receive from the dingy. By this I mean that the tension on your stern, rode and dingy would be constantly changing from no tension to a great deal due to the dingy...

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“He doesn't realise he's dealing with sophisticated people here. Marie, now just stay calm. Stay calm. Don't look down, don't look down! Look up! Just keep your eyes up and keep them that way, o.k.! Waiter there are snails on her plate. Now get them out of here before she sees them! Look away...

Jay, I've got your story beat! I was deckhanding this fall on a commercial troller. Had about a forty five pound salmon and was just about to gaff him when, with the Captain watching AND his buddy making a pass about a hundred feet away, that sob spit the hook~ Talk about scary! You never...

IdleUp, The REAL reason your posting was deleted? You called it a "Sea Dory"! Cut that out! It's a C-Dory, short for Chopped Dory. Take a Sea Dory, chop the pointy end of the stern off and you've got a C-Dory. Unfortunately this does not work for a Brat, no matter what you cut off of a...

Locals in my area have a different name for boaters who go 6 miles out with no safety gear, crappy equipment and a cell phone as their communication device. They call it a "recovery", as in recovering the bodies. A rescue I am told is what they perform when the boaters have the proper gear...

Move North about two thousand miles! Won't have to worry about snakes either!! Just stay along the coast, start going towards the interior and the damn 'squitos will suck ya dry....

I'll take the last set if they are still available, Thanks!

Congrats Azygos! There is a wealth of information on this site regarding C-Brat trips to Alaska. I would recommend curling up with the book "River Horse" which is about a trip across the lower 48 in a C-Dory written by William Least-Moon as I recall. I would recommend that your tow vehicle...

I believe the Coast Guard was referring to a true "Dory", a boat with a transom so narrow that it is almost a "double ender". When I have discussed a "C-Dory" with experienced Coasties, they have not classified it as a "Dory" due to the wide transom and the enclosed cabin. Having watched dories...