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Thanks, Mike!

Hi guys - a question about the new site (looks good, btw): when I click on a thread, it takes me to the original post. Previously, I could click on the little thing on the side and it would take me to any unread posts in that thread. Does this exist in this new format or am I just missing it...

This is a problem with "doing the Loop": people who regard it as something to "check off a list" or make it a competition. In this particular instance, the guy sounds like a candidate for a Darwin Award. Having boat cruised for the absolute joy of it, I'm a believer in taking time to enjoy the...

Umm... 10,000 "run time hours" on the motor? Is that right? That would be an average of 385 hours per year, every year, since the motor was new. Typo?

A bittersweet day... that "two happiest days for a boater" don't always apply. Been there. Joan and I wish you all the best in this next chapter. And that next chapter will be what you decide to make of it. As Jay said, we all will have to make that decision of when, at some point. Better...

An issue that many 25s have had is the drain from the anchor locker not being sealed through to the outside. Even if rain hasn't come through the opening for the anchor rode, you will get water in there everytime you use your windlass. If your boat is one that has that disconnect between the...

Congrats on getting out and enjoying your new boat! One of the best things about boating in the Pacific Northwest is the chance opportunity to see Orcas. I miss seeing them almost daily since we re-retired again (working for a whale watch company). They are magnificent animals; intelligent...

Great photos that really show the boat and condition! Combined with the written details, this shows a well-equipped boat. This is how a for-sale ad should be presented.

Glad to hear the lithium system is working for you. The Class B campervan we have has 600 amp hours of battery, 300w solar on the roof, and a 260 amp underhood "generator" (actually a high output additional alternator). There is a learning curve in using the system, after 35+ years of dealing...

We found the Wallas was a great addition to the boat: one device that could cook and heat. It was reliable and efficient. Scan Marine helped us diagnose problems twice - once I had to replace the glow plug, which they overnighted to me, along with instructions for install. The other time, it...

Here's a free opinion: one of the best accessories for a C-Dory is a trailer. It opens up your cruising area from around Puget Sound to any coastal water, some spectacular lakes, and historic rivers. Since you are new to boating, you may have thoughts in mind on how you will use the boat...

Just another opinion: The Rossborough RF-245 is a very nice boat. It's a heavier build than a C-Dory, and more deadrise (deeper V), meaning it will take more horsepower to move it around. It "feels" more spacious to me than a CD-25 (which is significantly more spacious than a CD-22). Two...

I'm with Dr Bob on this - the camperback we had on Wild Blue greatly expanded our comfort. Ours was made by King canvas and had the eisenglass plastic panels on a section of the sides and back. Those panels would roll up with a screen underneath that allowed good air flow, even on hot days...

I didn't see the bottom of the hull in that Jasper site, but... if it is a deeper V hull (and looked likely from the video of it on plane), it will require more horsepower (and need to be at a higher speed to plane) than the flatter hull C-Dorys.

That may not be a C-Brat site issue, if no one renewed the site hosting for Bill and El's website. That would be a historical loss if that's the case.

Who'da thought I'd agree with Foggy on something?? :wink: Life and circumstances change, but none of us are getting outta here alive. Life IS the journey. If you would have asked me a dozen or so years ago about boating, my conclusions would have been different than the answer today. I...

In 2006, we retired TO boating. We had been sailors for years, but wanted to spend time cruising by a powerboat. We ordered a C-Dory 25 at the Seattle Boat Show that year, then went back to Texas (we had built a small vacation home there) and put our home, business, and commercial property up...

Dale, your description made my hind end pucker. Glad no one was injured and that your insurance company made you whole again. Boatwise, it sounds like you made a smart decision for the way you intend to use this new boat. You have made the best of the situation. Enjoy the new boat and travel...

Just a heads-up for anyone considering bringing an RV to San Juan Island - check the price for the Washington State Ferry so you aren't surprised. When we last brought a motorhome and a tow (cargo trailer) there for the season (7 years ago), the price was around $400, with extra charges for the...

We were fortunate that we got to "practice" retiring for about 15 years (taking a couple months during the winter to go south) before we actually did it (in 2006). During most of those years, we had diesel pusher motorhomes that allowed us to cruise the Sunbelt, from southern California to...