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So Flapbreaker & Sneaks-- Just checking ,(regarding motorcycle comments) does this mean that the members with the 16' and 19' C-Dories have to buy all the drinks at gatherings for all the 22' members? What about the 25's? Boy are these gathering going to get expensive for some of us! Rich

Hi David--Here is my two cents for what it is worth. Having owned about 50 boats over the years, My very worst being a couple of I/O's out of the mid 80's. I have found that the best power for smaller boats is the outboard engine and for larger boats, inboards with a drive shaft and both of...

Hi-All--- Well I'm heading out today for up state N.Y. Erie Canal cruise, Price of gas seems to be about $3.50 per gal. in the area,and plentifully, of course higher in Marinas, and I'm sure alot of it is price gouging, AND ONLY!!! .60 per gal higher than Calif!!! Hopefully prices will be...

Hi Dun-- I've got to make it --my motorhome and boat are in storage in Rochester at the present time, I just can't remember if I topped off all the tanks before storage, probably not! Rich

Hi-All-- anyone know what the gas situation is like in up state N.Y. I'm arriving on the 6th and hopefully the prices will be better than Atlanta's. Maybe I should fill extra gas cans if the price is right for the later arrivals, since the price seems to be going up daily. Rich

Hi Sioux & Steve--Would you please give us an up date and the pros & cons after your week aboard the Nimble Nomad, we had thought of renting one ourselves. I assume you will be heading west on the canal, I'll look for you if I'm still in the area by Oct. ---Rich

Thanks for the info: my order is already in, book looks very helpful. Did you know that Rick Rhodes the author you mentioned for another book, almost bought a C-Dory, But he changed his mind because he planned to live aboard so he wound up with a 24' Nimble Nomad. This was before the 25' was...

Hi Flagold: From what source did you aquire the book on the Tenn/Tombigbee Rivers? Thanks Rich

It is about time for this Honda Mechanic to suggest that maybe you should buy a new engine so that you can get on the water before the season is over, and I bet he has a special on one that will fit your boat and also has a warranty on it. Also beware of storage fees or any lay days they may be...

WHAT! Over a month in the shop during prime time! My advise is to take it to a different, well qualified, certified Honda( MARINE) mechanic immediately! These characters do not have your best interest at heart, it may have been there a month gathering dust, but they probably have only spent a...

Wanderer-- congratulations on a job well done, maybe this will generate some more interest in the Sept. gathering----Rich

Byrdman: The best deal I found for the Icey-tek coolers was through Boater's World Marine Centers, mainly because of their free shipping and no sales tax policy. Rich

Thanks for all the help: I checked out your suggestions, I went with the Icy-Tek because of the solid constrution and they happened to have a smaller version than the 40 qt., they have a a 25 qt. 18"x16"x14" just the right size for a 16' C-Dory. Rich

Hello to All: Just had a thought this am. The Ramada Inn in Geneva has two good dining areas inside plus a large bar, and an outside dining deck. On the ground floor. It is located right on the Lake and the city of Geneva has a very good public boat dock,right next door, we were the only boat...

Any idea what the floor boards are /will be like in the new Tom Cat? I know it is suspose to have alot of similiar features to the C-Dory 25.

Rick & Carol--- just noticed, I have gotten Sampson State Park confused with Seneca Lake State park, I don't know a thing about Seneca Lake State Park, where I was staying was at Sampson on 19,000 acres and a picnic bench for every person,(a great spot) but it is further south on Lake Seneca. I...

Hi: Rick & Carol--- I agree the Seneca Lake State park is probably the best location over all. I recently spent a week there. Also they do have 24 hr. security, reasonably priced camp sites and a free boat ramp with ample parking and reasonable over night berths, plus being on 19,000 acres. A...

Hi: Steve-- I think you will enjoy the cruise and the nomad, it was a toss up for me when purchasing between the c-dory and the nomad, I actually traveled to both builders but speed won out over more space in the end. I assume you will be on the cruise for a week. If possible afterwards try...

Both types of coolers seem practical, does anyone know anything about the models built in Thailand? I e-mailed a company over a week ago and have not heard back. Holding ice for 9 days is important since I'm planning on running the Tombigbee River from Kentucky Lake to Mobile after the Erie...

Hi C-Brats-- I'm trying to find a good quality portable ice chest, that can be used as both an interior step and an extra seat. Being a 16' cruiser my cockpit space is very limited. I had found one at an independent sporting goods store, very well built and solid with non-skid on the bottom...