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c-ness
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 521 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-weetness
Photos: C-weetness
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:05 pm Post subject: Small purchases that make a difference |
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I was reviewing what we spent on boat items this season (a fair amount I must admit). Some were big ticket items but many were smaller goodies that I thought would make a difference...but did not. Yet two items stood out that I think have made being on the boat more enjoyable and both for under $50.00. The first is a spinner knob for the steering wheel. This has made docking and close quarter maneuvers so much easier. I wouldn't have thought that it could make such a difference. The second is part of a carpenter's belt that I glued to the inside of the cabin door. I stick all of my most used tools there and never have to go searching through a box tucked under a seat. Just reach over and grab a knife or a pair of pliers or a screwdriver.
Anybody else have small items that make a difference? _________________ 1990 Grand Banks 32 2012-
2002 Tomcat 24 2010-2012 |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Navionics maps apps.
portable battery jumper for car and boat. _________________ Brent Barrett |
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wapiti
Joined: 11 Sep 2007 Posts: 133 City/Region: sherwood Park
State or Province: AB
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: C-Breeze
Photos: C-Breeze
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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Remote throttle control for kicker
Navionics I-Pad app
Ram mount for I-Pad |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:48 pm Post subject: |
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Bob Austin's TomCat, THATAWAY....
Oh wait, you said small purchases...
Charlie _________________ CHARLIE and PENNY CBRAT #100
Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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cruiserlessvinny
Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Posts: 80 City/Region: Suwanee
State or Province: GA
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:01 am Post subject: spinner knob |
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Where was a spinner-knob found for under $50?
CV _________________ I have a classic Whaler. Now I think I want a cruiser. I'm so-o-o-o-o confused. |
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Sea Wolf
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 8650 City/Region: Redding
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Wolf
Photos: Sea Wolf
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:19 am Post subject: Re: spinner knob |
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cruiserlessvinny wrote: | Where was a spinner-knob found for under $50?
CV |
You can find one at almost any auto-parts store, at J.C. Whitney, or eBay.
Should be able to get one for $15-20, including shipping.
Joe. _________________ Sea Wolf, C-Brat #31
Lake Shasta, California
"Most of my money I spent on boats and women. The rest I squandered'. " -Annonymous |
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 4196 City/Region: Sammamish
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: LIZZIE II
Photos: Lizzie
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:38 am Post subject: |
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I got one for about $10 at a John Deere store. _________________ MartyP
"...we're all in the same boat..." |
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lloyds
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 1724 City/Region: sublimity
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: undecided
Photos: 1996 22 Cruiser (Lloyds)
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:41 am Post subject: |
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more cleats mounted inside cockpit for fenders. Rear ones are poor location for fender mounting |
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teflonmom
Joined: 16 May 2004 Posts: 415 City/Region: Red Lion
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Snickers AUG 08
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 11:44 am Post subject: Small purchases that make a difference |
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A small handle with two suction cups. Stick it fast to the boat if you want to scrub the water line slime in deep water. About $10.00 at West Marine. _________________ Pat & Fred Messerly |
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Dora~Jean
Joined: 09 Mar 2004 Posts: 1507 City/Region: Simi Valley
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Dora~Jean
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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3 windshield wiper switches, 1 for each wiper (I added a 3rd center window wiper), plus 2 switches on the passenger side. Also a 12V receptacle in the cockpit, use it all the time for inflating or at night for a hand-held light to see the fish below the boat. _________________ Steve & Carmen
"Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance" (Samuel Johnson)
Dora~Jean C-Dory 25 2002-Present
Corsair F-31 Trimaran 1996-2002
MacGregor 26X 1988-1996
Glaspar Seafair Sedan 18 (2)
StarCraft 19 & 22
Catalina 17 & 22
Crestliner 19
+4 Previous, 1/2 sail, 1/2 power |
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joefish
Joined: 27 Oct 2009 Posts: 157 City/Region: Great Falls
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: My Girl
Photos: My Girl
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:13 pm Post subject: |
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Zep Heavy-Duty Citrus Degreaser -- esp. good for cleaning black streaks on the white fiberglass above the rub rail and the transome well when it gets a greasy film on it. Keeps the white of your boat white. Smells good and is water soluble so it washes right off. _________________ Joe Fish
...with an attitude of gratitude. |
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 7313 City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 1:24 pm Post subject: |
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dotnmarty wrote: | I got one for about $10 at a John Deere store. | Must be a West Coast Deere store, mine was about $7 at a JD store!! |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4659 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: Wed Oct 12, 2011 2:37 pm Post subject: |
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I mentioned it before so; it's $5 extension cord reels for my crab pot lines. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:18 pm Post subject: Small purchases that make a difference |
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a tube of any brand chap stick, stick it into the female snaps of your canvas items such as camper tops, window covers, etc prevents corrosion and lubes up the little spring ring inside.
A small container of vasoline for bases on light buls to prevent corrosion and aid in removal of the bulbs on your trailer lights if you have not switched to LED lights.
D.D. _________________ Chevrolet The Heart Beat Of America |
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chromer
Joined: 27 Jan 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: Anacortes
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 19 Angler
Photos: Checkpoint II
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Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:00 pm Post subject: |
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Apple IOS 5. _________________
Checkpoint II (SOLD 10/2020)
Alure Bertram 28 |
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