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We were on the beautiful Lake Champlain last week. We had some great experiences. Our kids showed up with their new to them SeaRay 240 and us in our CD22. I didn’t realize how hard the boat slaps in chop. And crossing over we were in fetch containing what we felt to be 3-4’ and rolling waves...

Some of you were able to break down how long something would run on the batteries I have (two 27 size AGM storage). Is this even possible to run a ceramic heater for more than a couple of hours. Would I be tremendously wiser to take a slip and use shore power for the three nights I'll be there...

Last week we stayed at Ladd's Landing Marina at the top of South Hero Island on Lake Champlain VT. -The service offered by dock hands and office personal was superb. -The bathroom and showroom was tidy, well stocked and accessible. -The harbor is naturally protected from the prevailing...

I made fun of some old Codger in DE that was so proud of how clean he kept his fenders. I said something smart Alec like "they're just fenders, made to bang into things, I'd rather spend the same amount of time boating that he spent washing his fenders. We continued to joke around and I left him...

I’ve had the boat in the water four times since June. Nice boat. But it’s taking on a yellow patina from halfway down the white on the outside and down past the waterline. I’m thinking about using Maguire’s assortment of oxidation remover, polish and wax. It seems like a simple enough solution...

On Saturday We leave for a week or so on Lake Champlain. I hope "Champ" doesn't get us. Today a friend from the AGLCA said he saw a C-Dory 22 on the Lake and I'm wondering if that person is here on C-Brats? If so PM me please for a battery of questions.

My Dealer diagnosed that Thistle has a worn/stretched out steering cable on the port side. He has it adjusted out as far as he feels safe. I have never replaced one of these on this boat and "it wonders me" if I shouldn't just go ahead and replace both while I'm at it. Are these pretty straight...

Well well well, guess what I found. It had a junky Jabsco pump as a wash down pump. Someone decided it would be best to screw it to the inside of the transom and use silicone...SILICONE... to waterproof the screws. A terrible install. I'm glad I discovered this atrocity. This particular pump...

Thank goodness My boat is fitted with a Racor fuel filter with a visible separator. Last weekend was only the third time I have used the boat and each time I use it I check the separation bowl for water. This past time, after fueling and boating for a couple of days, I noticed a quarter of an...

Last Week I forgot to put the plug into the back and quickly took on 6" of water. Once I noticed it that plug went in at record speed. Earlier this week I turned on the washdown pump (after opening the valve). Hazzard, needs work! I noticed that the stream that I was supposed to receive at the...

I tend to go through a lot of trailer lights...I have four trailers and all four visit unspeakable places and suffer much harm. Do you always unplug your lights when backing them down the ramp? For the most part I connect my lights with standard crimp fittings or standard twist on wire nuts...

Took a shakedown cruise in the Chesapeake over the weekend and enjoyed the sunshine and warm weather. I hope you all enjoy your holiday weekend as well. I had some significant issues with the batteries and need to learn the cause. If I turned on the batteries to All then the shore power would...

Just so you know, I at least learn from this site more than any other and I actually act on a good bit of the info offered, more and more, as I get into it further. I was hoping to add some simple suspension enhancements such as Colbe added to his truck (same as mine). Then I realized I will...

It would seem that I have numerous sizes of dock line aboard this 22. We're leaving for the Chesapeake on Friday Morn. If we like the place we're going it is likely we will leave the boat in a slip for a month while we come and go. I would feel better, having been an arborist/logger/sailor, if...

We were thinking of staying in FL for a month or so in winter.....in an area where Kim can do a lot of shelling. When is a good time to go and where could we get a slip and how much will we have to lay out? Options for a month: Anchor out Mooring Slip When should we begin to look? I sort of...

I briefly looked at the history of the subject, but I didn't find anything very consoling. I'm a dog guy! But I just happen to have two wonderful cats. One is 16 and the other is five or six. When I eventually go on board for longer periods of time of course the dog is a given. I have a cattle...

Is anyone using the Wavve Boating App on their iPhones for planning or navigating? If so what are your thoughts?

If all goes well tomorrow the Dr will clear me for boating and other forms of life as we know it. If so Kim and I will be taking the boat to the Chesapeake for a cruise over the Fourth of July weekend. A few questions remain but this one about cooking aboard gives me pause. Our stove is a very...

The plans for my windlass installation is almost complete and I hope to begin work on it in July. There are still some questions. I know it seems you can't have enough attachment points on a boat. But do most of you use the single center front cleat every time you tie off at a dock? I haven't...

Is anyone here experienced with Norris Lake in TN? It is not connected to TVA directly. I could trailer there in 9 hrs and have much family there. I know it is beautiful. I've hunted for arrowheads in that area and an also fond of the varieties of fish that they have. In General are transient...