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2002 22 Cruiser, twin Honda 40HP (2002) estimated 800 hours. 2002 EZ Loader galvanized single axle trailer w/spare Lenco electric trim tabs Wallas 95D two burner stove w/blower lid Lowrance LCX-26CHD Sonar/Charplotter w/Navionics card for BC and SE Alaska ICOM ICM 502 A VHF radio King...

I have friends visiting from back east in April and they would like to drive over to the Islands for a few days. Anyone who could advise on reasonably priced small hotels or bed&breakfast type lodging in the San Juans? They will be driving and taking the ferry over. PM me if you can help...

We escaped the winter snows in Spokane on the 28th of December for a long RV trip to Mexico and Belize. It was a very narrow window of opportunity, with one blizzard after another. At any rate we are now in the tropical tip of Texas and have joined an RV caravan for a 65 day birding trip to...

I have been researching the idea of a fishing trip to the Queen Charlotte Islands next summer. I was wondering if any C-Brats have any experience or info about the area? Everything I have found on-line looks promising. I would tow the C-Dory to Prince Rupert and take the ferry to Skidegate...

I am leaving in a few days for a month of salmon fishing at Ucluelet on the west coast of VI. Any Brats going to be up that way this year? I will be there from 20 Jul to 18 Aug, staying at Island West Resort. Any Brats in the area be sure to stop by Camp CAVU for a drink and some fish...

I have twin 40HP Hondas, 2002, with 460hours. Most of their use has been in saltwater. The zincs are looking pretty pitted. For both engines the parts will be well over $100. Before I order the parts I wondered if the pitting and partial consumption really effects how well they would...

I had a interesting and scary experience today. In the fall of 2006 I winterized CAVU and totally drained the tanks since I knew I would not be using it during 2007. I removed both tanks since I had to repair the tank hold-down screws pulling out of the floor. This past week I completed...

On a fishing forum I follow someone suggested googling your boat name. You can find some interesting hits!

First a big thanks to all who helped try to figure out why my anchor light would not work at Lopez. I attempted to get a USCG Aux Vessel Safety Inspection at the gathering, but the anchor light would not work. After going through all the troubleshooting possible on the dock I still had no idea...

Has anyone used one of those manual vacuum pump things to suck the oil out through the dipstick hole? Would this be practical on a Honda 40HP? My owners manual calls for an oil change every 100 hours. I usually put about 200 hours in a season. It would be handy while on my long summer...

BC mentioned on another thread( no way I was going to post on that one) that he had washed his anchor rode in a large cooler. I put my anchor rode and all my dock lines in nylon mesh laundry bags and throw them is the washer. Comes out great, just like new.

I am in the process of removing my old Lowrance LMS-240 and installing a new Lowrance LCX-26. The manual says I may get interference if I don't hook it up directly to the battery. The old one was powered off the buss behind the dash and worked fine as far as I could tell. Has anyone had...

I just returned from a one month long fishing trip to Ucluelet. I have been doing this trip for about 15 years. This involves boating in big water and often in fog. What I am about to discuss is for sure just my opinion and it is what I elect to do now at this stage in my life. You may have...

I have already started packing the camper and boat for a month long trip to Ucluelet. Any other C-Brats plan to be in the area? I will be at Island West Resort at Ucluelet from 8 Jul to 8 Aug. Digger on the Snoopy-C are you planning to hit Bamfield again? If we could get a few more C-Dories...

Another post with a question about radar reflectors got me to thinking about this subject. Maybe a more in-depth discussion is in order. Many C-Dories don't have radar including me. If you don't have an active system to see others how well do the passive reflectors work so that others can...

The port lazarette hatch leaks on my 22 cruiser. I removed the gasket and it has a slight defect which I think is causing the leak. My research so far seems to show it is a Bomar inspection hatch? Has any one found a source of new gaskets? I could only find one source that sells the material...

I am in the process of building drawers in the old ice-box hole. I purchased a sheet of the Decraguard plywood to use. The question: does anyone know what the factory uses on the raw edges of the plywood? It is a perfect color match to the surface finish on my 2002 cruiser. I have noticed on...

For owners with short legs (like me) that step down from the gunwale to the built-in step is a long one. High docks have the same effect for me. I built a set of folding steps and have posted pictures in my album. Simple and easy to make for anyone is interested.

I recently noticed that one of my 2002 40HP Hondas puts out a lot of smoke during a cold start. After about 15 sec it goes away and seems to operate normally. The other engine does not do this. Always happens after sitting overnight during cool weather. Has anyone else ever seen this...

Fellow C-Brats, I recently got into an interesting discussion with another fisher friend about fishing technique. On my boat I host a lot of fishing buddies and I have always used the method of taking turns when a fish strikes. I almost always troll. Whether we have 2, 3, or 4 rods out, we...