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Capn Jack



Joined: 01 Oct 2007
Posts: 526
City/Region: La Conner
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1988
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Pocket Yacht
Photos: Pocket Yacht
PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 3:33 pm    Post subject: Towing a 16 Reply with quote
Installed another bow eye right at the water line and tried it out this trip. On a short tow the 16 rides right on plane and tracks straight. So far it feels lighter than the Whaler ever did (picture in -09 album) Thumbs Up Jack
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starcrafttom



Joined: 07 Nov 2003
Posts: 7937
City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 5:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
jack thats great to know. Susan has the bigger boat live aboard bug but I dont want to give up on fishing. i have meet several folks that are towing 16 to 18 ft fishing boats behind their 32 to 40 ft cruisers. One guy had a 17ft kingfisher with a 90hp outboard behind his 32 bayliner. towes it to the west coast of vancouver island twice a year. another guy had a 15 arima behind his chb. Having a mother ship to fish from would be great.
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Capn Jack



Joined: 01 Oct 2007
Posts: 526
City/Region: La Conner
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1988
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Pocket Yacht
Photos: Pocket Yacht
PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:23 pm    Post subject: RE: Towing a 16 Reply with quote
Tom,
We're in Greenway Sound right now. Most of the way we traveled at 7-8 knots to conserve fuel. We pushed up to our cruising speed of 12 knots just to cross the straits and run rapids. If I ever change the name of the C-Dory it will be to "Pull Toy"...It's been a delight to own. CoolSmile Thumbs Up Jack

PS If you ever decide to add the extra bow eye, you have to make about a 10' lead and leave it attached, as the lower eye is a bear to reach in the water. The anchor nailed me a couple of times before I GOT SMART. Embarrased
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starcrafttom



Joined: 07 Nov 2003
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City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
PostPosted: Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
better we use your head to learn then mine!
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