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Colby, could other C-Brats join in with you if interested? This could be a C-Dory flotilla.

Jay, thanks for sharing. Much has been learned from you and Wrenny on this trip. So glad that both of you are now safely home to continue on with planned Summer activities with family and friends.

Another thought with a single is thinking about the need to have a 'get me home motor' (kicker) if the main were to hit something and become disabled. The extra weight of twins could be a wash when a kicker motor is also installed on the transom. Although, if both twins were ever disabled, that...

Does the $16,676 include sales tax? No sales tax at Sportcraft but I think they will only sell Honda and Suzuki. Like Jody says, give them a call.

I have been enjoying this Grand Travel Adventure. Thank you so much Jay and Wrenny. Jay, I am amazed how far you drove today on your 3rd day of travel to home. About 785 miles today in about 14 hours and 18 minutes (rest areas from west of Whitecourt, AB, Canada and to south of Butte, MT.) Your...

For those who need to keep personal information private, can a home address or owners full name etc. be found if you show a HIN on the internet?

As I read this post, I am getting the hint that there is a need for air space under a solar panel for a cooling factor. We are using a Renogy 100w flexible panel and it has been trouble free for six years. The controller shows power at about 18 to 19 volts in full sun. We simply lay it on the...

Sorry Richard, I failed to mention that we have about 15 ft. of line for the snubber. I agree with Bob Austin that using a line of 5/16" to 3/8" would be better for stretch. Thinking of switching to 3/8 inch.

We are using 1/2 inch three strand nylon line for our snubber. Others may use different but this is good for us.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1tyeL-sV4E Above link is another view of the incident. Thanks Peter.

We have a 23 Venture. I would say that with little fuel and no water, you are still going to have a total trailer, motor and boat weight of just under 5,000 lbs. It is amazing how the weight increases when you consider the factory options, anchor/chain, etc.

Hi Tom. Good to hear from you. Thank you for those numbers on electric travel economy. Was your calculations based on going with the tide? When we slow boat and go with the tide, I am amazed at the fuel economy of our C-Dory with a gas motor. Just want to compare apples to apples. Thanks...

NMI does a great job on the E-Z loader trailers they provide. Never an issue with ours since new in 2017. We opted for EOH, aluminum, oil bath hubs and disk brakes. Aluminum will save you about 100 lbs on trailer weight over galvanized. The boat fits and is supported perfectly on the trailer...

Wrenny, thank you for your writing. Your creative words paint a picture in the minds of those that are not yet able to live your experiences. This is what dreams are made as we learn from you. Keep up the good work. Chase your dream!

:thup Drive safe Jay. You are now at the halfway point at Prince George.

This will be an amazing time for Wrenny to not only see Alaska on a C-Dory but to spend quality time with her Grandpa for the summer. She will learn much and will have great memories of this trip for the rest of her life. Looks like you will be leaving tomorrow. We hope to hear from Wrenny from...

Hi Roger, I can't speak for a SS prop but our 23 Venture/Suzuki 140 came to us new with a 21 inch aluminum prop. I was told that it was properly pitched for our boat from Sportcraft Marina but soon discovered that it was not. I could only get about 5,500 rpm out of the motor when properly...

Thanks to all who made it to the Friday Harbor gathering. For those who didn’t make it, we look forward to seeing you next year. While some of you are off to your next nautical adventure, the rest of us are home reading C-Brats and dreaming of our next voyage. Safe summer voyages to all. At our...

Hi Pat and Patty. We missed you both this year. As of this morning, I know of several boats that were heading for Sucia for the day. Maybe they will report in. Colleen and I caught the one buoy on Patos for the night. If anyone is interested in snagging this buoy tomorrow, PM me and I will let...

Hi Tom and Susan. I sent you a PM. We will save you a spot. Karl and Tango on Nowhere Fast and us are spending a second night at Eagle Harbor on Cypress Island. Looking forward to start seeing everyone again starting tomorrow at Friday Harbor. Gary and Colleen