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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7878 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
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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When i cant find a nail or Susan hides my hammer I use the ratchet straps. I tow the 27 down the interstate at 70 with the dinghy on the roof and have never had a problem, well not counting the pump flying off the roof. It was not tied down Do not be afraid of really tightening the ratchet's down. Its not going to hurt the dinghy. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
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Chester
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1176 City/Region: home
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sold to lovely couple
Photos: Chester
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Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2012 8:29 pm Post subject: |
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Adeline wrote: | Here's another thought...the inflatable offers a wonderful place to store things while underway.
Groceries, tackle, bumpers, gas cans...you name it.
This is where an inflatable floor is nice.
It offers a soft, smooshy ride for whatever you toss up there.
Also protects the roof from any shifting, bouncing loads that would otherwise bang around in rough seas. |
I'm leery of letting weight accumulate up high on a boat. In good weather, close to shore, maybe. |
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berryst
Joined: 14 Aug 2011 Posts: 135 City/Region: Kingston
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1985
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Margaret Ann
Photos: Sea Major
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 12:00 pm Post subject: |
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I bought a set of four ratchet straps made by snap on for 20 bucks at Costco. They have coated hook that should not damage the fiberglass roof overhang.
They look like pretty good quality to me and have a good release that fits your fingers. They are much better than the standard ratchet. Looks like a final solution to me. Thank you all for your impute....its just not as simple a problem as it appears at first blush. Doing it right is never out of fashion
Chris _________________ The road to hell is paved with good intentions |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20779 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Jun 25, 2012 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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Watch the plastic covering on the ratchet straps hooks. The edge of the fiberglass overhang may be sharp enough to cut into the plastic coating, and then eventually allow the glass to chip. If doing it this way, I would put a piece of flexible vinyl between the hooks and the fiberglass. Outdoor carpet might work here also. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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