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snal
Joined: 13 Aug 2006
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City/Region: Asheville
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Thelma Lou
Photos: Thelma Lou
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 Posted: Thu Jun 18, 2009 9:46 pm Post subject: Here we go again! |
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Jo and I are not as fortunate as those of you that almost "live" on the water, but we do enjoy our mini cruises.
We had originally planned to do a coastal ICW trip in SC the latter part of July, but the timing clashed with Jo's boss's vacation plans, so we moved the date ahead to June 27th thru July 5th, and decided to hit the Cumberland River (our original back-up plan).
We'll be launching near Celina, TN and heading towards the Land Between The Lakes. Not sure if we'll make it that far, and back, but it really doesn't matter. We've learned to slow down, and soak up every mile.
Hopefully these huge evening storms will be gone by then, but if not, we will add them to list of experiences aboard "Thelma-Lou".
We'll be taking our dogs again, and my boxer is bigger than he was at the NC gathering last fall, and a lot more spoiled, but the the berth is big enough for two skinny adults, a shih-tzu, and a spoiled boxer as long as he sleeps on "momma's" side.
We've purchased 2 of the little Stanley blower fans, and I fabricated a stainless bracket that hangs overboard from the lazaret to hold the honda generator. Now we can power the microwave, fans, and battery charger while at anchor.
We're just a tad bit excited about the trip!
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(Larry and Jo)
1994 C Dory 22 Angler (sold 2012)
Currently looking for a steal of a deal on a 25' "Thelma Lou II" |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006
Posts: 4656
City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
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| Posted: Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:04 am Post subject: |
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NICE! Enjoy and have a safe trip.
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Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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Pandy Girl
Joined: 08 Dec 2006
Posts: 362
City/Region: Westfield, NC
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pandy Girl
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| Posted: Sat Jun 20, 2009 11:24 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Larry
That sounds like a great trip, we would like to do so cruising up there sometime.
I have being thinking of how to make a mount for the Gen. but have not come with anything.
What size Gen. are you using? Have you took any Pics of what you have made to hold your Gen?
I would like to get some Ideas on how to fix one.
Have a great trip & hope to cruise with you all sometime.
Jim
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snal
Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 524
City/Region: Asheville
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Thelma Lou
Photos: Thelma Lou
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| Posted: Sun Jun 21, 2009 10:14 am Post subject: |
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| Pandy Girl wrote: | Hi Larry
That sounds like a great trip, we would like to do so cruising up there sometime.
I have being thinking of how to make a mount for the Gen. but have not come with anything.
What size Gen. are you using? Have you took any Pics of what you have made to hold your Gen?
I would like to get some Ideas on how to fix one.
Have a great trip & hope to cruise with you all sometime.
Jim |
Hey Jim!
The bracket that I made is a bit heavy, I may re-make it out of aluminum later. I'll get some pics tomorrow.
The bracket has clips that hook over the lip under the lazaret door, but still allows the door to be closed and latched. The frame rests against the rub rail and needs no other support. The entire unit folds flat for storage. I think it would easily hold the EU2000i.
When mounted on the port side...the exhaust points aft.
I found a new Honda 700 dirt cheap ($250) last fall, it's the same size as the 1000 but isn't an "I" series but it does have the battery charging feature. It will power everything we need, including the microwave (at medium power). I don't think they make this model anymore. |
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snal
Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 524
City/Region: Asheville
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Thelma Lou
Photos: Thelma Lou
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| Posted: Mon Jun 22, 2009 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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| Jim...pics of the bracket are now in the "Cockpit and Accessories" sub forum. |
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snal
Joined: 13 Aug 2006
Posts: 524
City/Region: Asheville
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Thelma Lou
Photos: Thelma Lou
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Slight change of plans. We now hope to launch at Granville Marina on Saturday, travel downstream to Nashville, spend Monday there, then head back up and try to explore/fish on Cordell Hull up towards Celina and back to Granville by Sunday. |
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Rob & Karen
Joined: 24 Nov 2006
Posts: 353
City/Region: Franklin
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Life of Riley
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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It sounds like a great trip. I wish we were going too. Have fun.
Rob |
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Pandy Girl
Joined: 08 Dec 2006
Posts: 362
City/Region: Westfield, NC
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pandy Girl
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| Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2009 11:41 pm Post subject: Gen. Bracket |
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That Gen. Bracket looks good, that will give all of some Ideas.
You all have a safe trip.
That was a great by on the Gen.
Jim |
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