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Otter-BelleHavenMarina
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 390 City/Region: Alexandria
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Otter
Photos: Otter
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Posted: Thu Jan 06, 2005 5:10 pm Post subject: Articles of interest |
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There have been a number of recent posts from new and prospective C-Dory owners with general questions about hull design, safety in open water, etc. When I was thinking about buying a boat, I came across two websites authored by Florida yacht surveyor David Pascoe that I found extremely informative. They are www.docksidereports.com and www.yachtsurvey.com
Pascoe's focus is more on big cruising and fishing yachts, and most of the specific boat reviews he provides are of boats in those categories. (Even though I was not shopping in that category, I found his reviews interesting because, unlike boating magazine writers, he has no editors with an eye on advertising revenue to soften any negative observations.) However, he has also written a number of useful general articles that may be of interest to C-Brats. In Dockside Reports, for example, there is an article called "Boat Safety at Sea - Part I" that discusses some of the inherent limitations of a small (20' to 30') outboard boat in ocean conditions. In Yacht Survey, there is an entertaining article he titled (tongue-in-cheek) "The Perfect Boat" that any prospective boat buyer should read before plunking down his hard-earned dinero.
I have the sites bookmarked and find myself rereading his articles from time to time. The more time I spend on the water, the more some of his observations make sense to me. Hope you find them useful as well.
Best wishes, _________________ Tom on Otter |
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wailedcentipede
Joined: 13 Dec 2003 Posts: 199 City/Region: canada
State or Province: BC
Vessel Name: Blue Jay
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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added dock side reports to favorites .... haven't dived into it but looks interesting .... wc |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8555 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Sat Jan 08, 2005 5:33 pm Post subject: Re: Articles of interest |
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Yes, the small boat article is very worthwhile reading, thought-provoking. Thanks!
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DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 3204 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
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Posted: Sat Jun 17, 2006 7:32 pm Post subject: |
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The Nor'westing magazine for 6/7/06 to 7/5/06 has a brief article on page 19 under "Owner Association Rendezvous". Gives a brief on the dates of upcoming C-Brat gatherings. (Brock did you submit that?)
Also the 6/06, Dockside Northwest Edition has a several page article about the C-Ranger 21 on page 48. The author spent time with Les of EQ Marine out on the water on a C-Ranger 21. Good article with several pictures. (Way to go Les!). _________________ Dave S.
"Sea Shift"
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Catman
Joined: 30 Oct 2003 Posts: 1528 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Songbird (Bambina, 16')
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Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2006 3:20 pm Post subject: |
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Dave, I didn't, but thanks for asking. And whoever did send that information, thanks to you, too.
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