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    What's Killing the Coho in Puget Sound?

    What do you guys and gals think of this? Tire dust killing coho salmon returning to Puget Sound, new research shows https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-ne ... &utm_term=
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    Speed Docking Competition

    How about a speed docking competition like the one below for our next get-together at, say, Friday Harbor? https://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2018 ... Newsletter Will it be won by a single engine craft or twins? :lol: Harvey's up first! Joe. :teeth :thup :wink:
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    Stepping Over to a CD-16 from a CD-22 at 74?

    As some of you may know, I've listed by CD-22 Cruiser for sale here on the site in response to my aging condition and some other issues. The thought has also crossed my mind that it would be possible to step down or across to a smaller boat, for ease of handling, especially since I boat (and...
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    SOLD - Sea Wolf is Ready for a New Skipper!

    Sea Wolf is ready for a new Skipper! It’s with great reluctance that I must offer my 1987 C-Dory 22 Cruiser up for a new owner to enjoy, but health issues have limited my use so much recently, that this C-Dory would be of better use making some new person into a happy C-Brat and C-Dory owner...
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    Selling a C-Dory Regionally vs. Locally: Differences

    In selling a boat like the C-Dory on a regional (or even national) vs a local basis, are there special considerations or differences that must be taken into account, or is it still a case of the first person to show up on site with an acceptable cash offer wins and hitches up the prize...
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    LAKE SHASTA FILLS UP!

    After being down over 140 feet this year and into the second year of drought, Shasta Lake has fairly quickly filled up over the last few months: Down only 22 feet from full as of midnight tonight! First photo last November, second one in January, and last one Tuesday. The...
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    Shore Power Inlet Plug Fire Hazard: Marinco vs. SmartPlug

    There are several discussions here on the C-Brats regarding this topic. After you read the post noted below, feel free to add your comments. If you have made a post on the topic before, please also feel free to find it and copy it and post it to the discussion with any additional comments...
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    Can you and your C-Dory do this?

    Can you and your C-Dory do this? Take a look at this procedure for going ashore and see if you'd prefer it to your dinghy, kayak, or rubber ducky: (Best viewed full screen) http://www.sailingscuttlebutt.com/2014/ ... Newsletter Joe. :teeth :thup
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    Let's Go (Armchair) Boating!

    Bored setting around the house because it's too wet, too cold, or just plain out of season to go boating in your C-Dory? Try this on for size from your armchair helm seat: This video is of commercial fishing boats returning from fishing off the coast of Washington and Oregon . They are...
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    New Dinghy Concept:

    Check out this new dinghy / shore vehicle concept: What's Not to Like? The Panther: Crazy Fast Amphibious Vehicle! Start saving your spare change! :lol: Joe. :teeth :thup
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    7.5-magnitude Earthquake Off Coast of Alaska; No Tsunami….

    Here's some updates……… 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off coast of Alaska; tsunami warning canceled Joe. :teeth :thup
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    Cell Phones and Other Sources of Fires when Refueling

    Received this as an email inclusion and thought it was worthy of passing along: THIS APPLIED TO BOTH CARS AND BOATS. Shell Oil Comments - A MUST READ ! Safety Alert! Here are some reasons why we don't allow cell phones in operating areas, propylene oxide handling and storage area, propane...
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    The Origins of "Hunky Dory" - Phraseology

    Ever wonder where the term "Hunky Dory" came from? Read on- It was news to me, too! If something is hunky-dory, it is just fine, perfect and as it should be - 'Everything's hunky-dory' is perhaps the most common expression containing the phrase. It dates from the nineteenth century and...
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    C-Dory 16 For Sale in Placerville, California

    Saw this on Craig's List: 1992 16FT. C-DORY CRUISER ULTIMATE FISHING BOAT (PLACERVILLE) The text for future refence: "I am looking to trade my 16 ft. 1992 C-Dory Cruiser model boat for a little bigger boat like an 18' Bayrunner or 17' Whaler (Possibly a crestliner or tracker boat too...
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    Posting Photos That Disappear!!!

    I often add photos to posts to illustrate them or to add photos to a discussion where one of the posters doesn't know how to do it. I have two problems I'd like some help with: 1. Some photos disappear after a while, leaving only a question mark. I was under the assumption that after they were...
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    Is a loran antenna useful for anything else?

    Is a loran antenna useful for anything else? Like a lot of folks, I've got a used unit and it's antenna, and was wondering if the antenna was useful for any other application before I dismount it. Can it be used as an AM/FM antenna, for instance, or does the length and/or internal...
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    Flushing Out Salt Deposits Inside Outboard Motors

    On another thread here, the question about how best to remove salt accumulations on the inside of outboard motors came up, so here's the question: "Will simple fresh water flushing, on a regular basis, dissolve salt deposits in an outboard motor, or do those deposits, once formed, resist...
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    Rainwater Intruding into Cabin of Our 1997 CD-22 Cruiser

    I received a PM from Jenafuffer regarding rainwater intruding into the cabin of their newly purchased 1997 CD-22 Cruiser, and since the boats is different than mine, which doesn't have the second bilge pump just inside the cabin door, thought it would be advisable to get some help from other...
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    USC Trojans 13 UW Huskies 16

    Let the Fun Begin>>>>>>>.....................!!! "SEATTLE (AP) Erik Folk kicked a 22-yard field goal with 3 seconds remaining and Washington's fired-up defense stymied fill-in quarterback Aaron Corp and No. 3 Southern California in a 16-13 victory Saturday. It's the second consecutive season...
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    Happy 51st Wedding Anniversary Arnie and Marcia Huff!!

    Happy 51st Wedding Anniversary to Arnie and Marcia Huff of Red Bluff California, who are the proud owners of athe C-Dory 19 Loose Nut! Wedding day Sept 13 1958 *** MARRIED 51 YEARS TODAY *** September 13, 2009 Congratulations Arnie and Marcia! :love Joe. :teeth :thup
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