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R-Matey
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 827
City/Region: Bow
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: R-Matey
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 Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:17 am Post subject: Still In Love |
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FINALLY 
Our 93 C-Dory 22 Cruiser is ready to be launched this next week. As I have said before she is NOT or will she ever be a beauty queen. I have had the fluff and puff of some nice boats in the past. This old gal should get us there and back safely. She came out of Southern California and has had some sun in the past - a LOT of sun! The main problem with the boat was the mechanics who had worked on her during the past 20 years.
I completely gutted the boat. All of the instruments - OUT; the electrical panel OUT; water tank, lines and foot pump OUT along with the faucet and sink. The alcohol stove and ice box - OUT. I removed the steering wheel and pulled the steering gear and cable OUT. Also removed the mast head light and mast. I removed both fuel tanks and dumped the old gas, then cleaned and re-installed them. The entire boat was a mess. Twenty years of accumulated hair, food, crumbs, lint, dead bugs and more! Yuk!!
R-MATEY is now powered with a new Honda 90 hp, at approxilmately $11,063. Some money, Yes, but what is our life and safety worth? I could go on with a list of the new equipment (which does include a new trailer) but I won't. Bottom line, around $38,000. A new C-Dory, right at $70,000.
Joe and Ruthie, C-Brats #22
R-MATEY
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1985 22 Angler (Sold 2002)
2003 19 Angler (New Feb 2003 - Sold 2009)
2007 22 Cruiser (Oct 2009 - Mar 2010)
2010 R25SC Tug (Mar 2010 - Sold Oct 2013)
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 12637
City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 11:25 am Post subject: |
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And the ability to be on the water, safely ...... Priceless.
Hope we get to cross wakes along the way sometime ......soon.
Congrats on the new R-Matey,
Harvey
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 4209
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: Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:11 pm Post subject: |
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A 20 year old C-Dory hull, brand new Honda EFI and a brand new trailer, the perfect combination! We did the same on our 16. Now just enjoy it on the water. Congratulations.
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Posts: 7486
City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:23 pm Post subject: |
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I would trust any boat Joe redid over any brand new boat. Now, we expect to have Ruth post some photos and cruising tales.
Best wishes,
Jim |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008
Posts: 1429
City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
Photos: Kerri On
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 2:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Great job Ruth and Joe! Lots of work and worthwhile. Another resurrected c dory. Enjoy. George and Carolyn. (Hanging out in Powell River. Desolation Sound next week) |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 21507
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: Sat Jul 05, 2014 3:02 pm Post subject: |
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Fantastic! You do have a "better than new" boat...
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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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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 8558
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 Jul 05, 2014 3:48 pm Post subject: |
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Pictures, please, Joe!
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CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006
Posts: 4673
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)
Photos: 'AU KAI
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| Posted: Sat Jul 05, 2014 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Joe, not only are you and Ruth two of our favorite people, but I am in aw of what you can accomplish, on your own, at home. Can't wait to see you both, and check out your talented handy-work!
M&M
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R-Matey
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Bow
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 12:14 am Post subject: Still in Love |
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Many thanks to everyone for the nice responses. We're looking forward to some new adventures with this C-Dory and spending more time with our C-Brat friends.
Ruth and Joe, R-MATEY
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009
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City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 1:01 am Post subject: |
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We are out in the old R-matey right now for night 8 and having a great time. You two are starting fresh which is fun and that shiny new motor makes us a little jealous although the 75 is still purring along. Going through a boat like that is such a good refresher on the details and builds trust in the boat. What kind of chartplotter are you two planning to use?
See you out there,
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Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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Robbi
Joined: 23 Mar 2004
Posts: 1193
City/Region: Chambers Bay
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2023
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Photos: C-Run
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 7:59 am Post subject: |
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Ruth and Joe, 
Robbi
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2023 C-Dory 23 Venture Sport
2003 C-Dory 19
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2004 C-Dory 16 Cruiser
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2004 C-Dory 19 "C-Run"
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R-Matey
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| Posted: Sun Jul 06, 2014 8:49 am Post subject: |
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| Aurelia wrote: | We are out in the old R-matey right now for night 8 and having a great time. You two are starting fresh which is fun and that shiny new motor makes us a little jealous although the 75 is still purring along. Going through a boat like that is such a good refresher on the details and builds trust in the boat. What kind of chartplotter are you two planning to use?
See you out there, |
So happy that you're having a great time with Ari. She's an awesome boat and we love what you've done with her Don't know how the 75 was maintained after we sold the boat but she was always serviced as required and then some.
As for the chart plotter, we purchased a Garmin 740. I think that the 19 was originally set up with a Garmin 176C. That screen was very small and we could hardly read it. So we're looking forward to using the 740.
Hope to see you on the water, too
Ruth and Joe, R-MATEY |
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jimandlaurie
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 565
City/Region: Puyallup
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 3:03 pm Post subject: |
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Kudos Joe!!!
We love you guys!!!
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Former C-Dory Christener.
2004 C-Dory Skiff- Little Poit Dhubh
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ddenver
Joined: 24 Sep 2007
Posts: 377
City/Region: Quilcene
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: C-Renity
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Being on the water - or at C-Brat Gatherings - and knowing Joe and Ruth might be there too makes it a much more pleasant place to be. Glad you are both back.
Best of luck and safe cruising w/ the "new to you" boat.
Take care,
Dan, Tanya, and Hannah on C-Renity |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012
Posts: 3990
City/Region: Out 'n' About
State or Province: Other
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Photos: Sunbeam
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| Posted: Mon Jul 07, 2014 5:04 pm Post subject: |
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| I enjoyed looking through your album and perusing the projects on your new 22. Looks like enjoyable times ahead (both for you and for any C-Brats you cruise with). |
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