When we had the CD22 Daydream, it was an all-around boat - overnighting, extended cruising and quick trips out for crabbing in Birch Bay.  Although we certainly enjoy the extra elbow room and amenities on the CD25 Daydream, it was clear that it is a bit much for a quick trip out for a day of shrimping or crabbing.

So we started looking for a small boat for shrimping and crabbing.  We could have bought an open 12 or 14 footer, but since we have to run from Blaine to Birch Bay, in sometimes rough water, we decided to look for a used CD16 Angler. We knew it was just about the most seaworthy 16 footer anywhere. The cabin affords protection from the elements.  

We found it in Lakebay. A good looking 1991 Angler, with a Johnson 40 main and Johnson 8 kicker. No GPS chartplotter, but she did have a decent if old fishfinder / depth sounder.  We have added a Garmin 176C chartplotter, a VHF radio and the all-important camperback. Patty sewed up a dandy Alaska bulkhead to complete the cabin enclosure.

So, once again, I say "Let's overnight on Crabby Lou."  Patty, once again, says "You're crazy."  Well, we have now overnighted successfully a couple of times.  The key, it turned out, was getting rid of the pedestal seat bases and replacing them with Cabella quad seat stands. This lets us get the seats out of the way at night. We put an airbed down, roll out the sleeping bag, set up the Mr. Heater Buddy propane heater, and we are snug as a bug in a rug! A porta-potti, a one burner butane stove, a one gallon water container, and a bin with all kinds of stuff, like dishes, silverware, teapot, cups and food, and we are pretty self-sufficient in just 16 feet.

I really love this little boat - we have shrimped at Mukilteo, crabbed in the South Sound, and overnighted at Jarrell's Cove a couple of times.  It won't replace Daydream, but it is really is a perfect complementary boat for all the times Daydream is just a bit too much!