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This question is directed toward those folks that have traveled to Mexico with their C-Dorys. Is it necessary to have additional insurance to travel south of the border for your truck trailer and boat? I know I'll have to check with my insurance agent but just curious how others who have...

I was asked by a friend who inherited the boat to help him fix his kicker motor. The situation is this; The motor is a 2016 T9.9 Yamaha, electric start, hydraulic tilt. The boat sat outside for a couple of years with the kicker motor in the tilted up position with the tiller arm up (and...

I have a 2007 25' and have decided that I would like to replace the cockpit bulkhead plastic molded inserts that are use for rod holders, deck brush etc. Does anyone know where I can order these from?

Good morning C-Brats, I have a question concerning the Honda BF150 motor maintenance. I am doing my annual winterization of basic oil change, rv antifreeze in the fresh water lines, changed lower unit lube, replaced water pump impeller (3 Years use). I also changed out the thermostats and...

Hello fellow Cbrats, I'm looking for suggestions for adding a battery for multiple uses. I presently have 3 Lead Acid batteries (1 year old) and really not sure if I want to replace these however I may need to. Presently when on anchor running the gps anchor watch, the anchor light...

We are looking for a motor to put on our dingy. We have an 8'10" Newport Vessels inflatable dingy with the air keel and plywood floor. I'm looking for recommendations for what power to put on the back of it. My parameters are that I don't want a really heavy motor as I'll have to put it on...

Looking for suggestions on how to safely rig my CD-25 to make clearance from the bunks on the trailer so i can apply a couple coats of bottom paint. I would like to get the boat up a couple inches above the bunks to get a roller between the boat and the bunks. I dont want to apply undue stress...

Does anyone out there have a recommendation as to a particular brand and size of portable cooler/freezer to get. I am considering something around 40qt size to put up and freeze ling cod, shrimp while fishing in the San Juans. I see there are a lot of brands out there that claim to be good at...

My 25' didn't come with chocks in the bow area. I am planning on installing them and would like to hear form anyone who has installed them and could give me any insight as to what size to install and any issues I may encounter while installing them. Currently I am thinking the 4 1/2"...

I am looking for information that will help me add 25' of chain to my existing 25' of 1/4' high strength. Is there a link to connect the two that will go thru the Lewmar 700 windlass without complications? I drug anchor a couple times and feel that added chain will help keep the anchor laying...

Hello fellow brats, I have brought a boat from another area into the Puget Sound area and I am looking for an older version of navionics card for my 2007 vintage Raymarine C80 electronics. I am looking for a chart card that covers from Olympia, Wa to Nanaimo, BC and further north. I have the...

I have a Honda BF150A (2006) that has been in storage for about 20 months. For the record up to now I have accomplished the following, Removed the old fuel and replaced with fresh non-ethanol fuel, changed the lower unit fluid, changed the oil and oil filter, changed all plugs (350 hours on...

I just bought a boat from the SW in a very sunny climate. the boat was stored on a lift under a covered marina however the transom was exposed to the sun and consequently the black plastic molding that goes across the transom has begun to come off the fiberglass. Can someone out there give me...

Does anyone out there know what I should expect when moving a boat that lives at high altitude (5,000ft) and move it for operation at sea level. Will it run stronger or weaker?

Went out golfing this weekend, got on the first tee and did my normal pre-swing routine. I hit my driver what started out as a good shop then rapidly turned into a slice. I heard a commotion down by the ball. As I approached my ball I see the owner of the house standing outside looking at his...

Hi all, I am not a C-Dory owner yet but am trying to find a 25' so if you know someone who is getting ready to part with theirs Im all ears. Now one comment I read is that C-dorys are known for drippy cabin syndrome. Is there a solution for this? Can the inside of the cabin be painted with a...