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  1. CruisingJacksonRose

    Anchor Size

    Hey all! New to boating and we have a Chaparral Signature 300 so 30 feet and loaded, about 12,000 pounds. The anchor that came with it was a 10kg Bruce. Now we have anchored out in sand, mud and some weeds twice now with no issue. Now it was only maybe a high of 12 knots. Anchoring scares me a...
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    Cruising Rice Lake Ontario

    Hey everyone, the kids and I have started a bit of a Youtube project documenting our cruising **** show and learning how to boat. If anyone is interested in checking it out, the link is below or check out Cruising Jackson Rose on Youtube. Cheers!
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    Moira Lake, Madoc, Ontario, Canada

    Does anyone have any experience on this lake? Is there good anchoring? Good fishing? I know its a little small for a 30 foot boat but I thought it would be a good place to get it out and practice for a rookie. The boat launch looks good. It's hard to find a decent boat launch for a boat this big.
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    Intex Inflatables or Real Dinghy?

    Im a rookie and I'm looking at dinghy options for my 98 Chaparral 300. The budget is tight and my research shows that I'm looking at about $3,000-$6,000+ for a 4-5 person dinghy, gas outboard and dinghy davitts. Am I crazy to consider Intex's line of inflatables? With a 5 person boat rated for...
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    Boat Launches

    Does anyone know what boat ramps are open in Ontario Canada? Northumberland, Quinte, Kawartha areas? Would hate to drive an hour for nothing. Thanks
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    Balsam Lake Provincial Park, Ontario Canada

    Has anyone ever docked their boat at the Balsam Lake Provincial Park docks? I am planning a trip with friends who have campers and we thought this park might accommodate everyone. The docks look really nice but its hard to figure out if they would accommodate a 30 foot cruiser. Also, are there...
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    1998 Chaparral Sig 300 BTUs?

    Hey, I just bought a 98 Chaparral Sig 300 and was curious if anyone knew how many BTUs the stock AC was? Would a 2000 watt portable generator run it? Thanks
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