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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015
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City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
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 Posted: Mon Aug 29, 2016 11:22 pm Post subject: My new 25 ! |
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I finally took possession of my new (to me) 25 after buying it a week or so before! It's all still overwhelming; it all came together very quickly. I had some busy days of registering the trailer, then registering the boat and then dealing with the marine shop where it was on "the hard" for a few weeks.
Anyway we launched it on Friday and I got it to my slip with no issues. I didn't actually use it until Sunday though. I was busy with my family on Saturday and I also had to deal with the tides since I have a low bridge clearance at my marina. But that one day of a "setback" (if you can even call it that) was very productive. I cleaned the cabin and got myself familiarized with the systems and different things. I have a LOT to learn! This boat is nothing like my last 2 C Dories. There are so many things I have to figure out like; the windlass, hot water heater, various bilges and pumps, Wallas stove, the guest battery charger, shore power system, AC, the washdown pump, the waste pumpout, the gray water pumpout, etc.... It's crazy!
On Sunday we took a nice cruise but the wind was blowing hard and the conditions were very rough. She handled great but I didn't really get to really test her out completely. I was only on the water for 2 or 3 hours (it didn't help that I started late either). Anyway regardless of that, I had a blast and LOVE the boat! I can't wait til next weekend (Labor Day) when I can really use her for a couple days and give a better review.
I'd like to thank some of the Brats with 25's for sale that I spoke to when I was in the process of buying.
John from MD (Katzenjammer)--- Thanks for your info and good luck with your sale.
Kenny from LA (but the boat is in VA)-- It was nice talking to you Kenny. Nice boat!
(Also thanks to Dr. Bob with all my post purchase phone calls  )
Finally I'd like to thank Dave from Boston (Ma Belle, DaveH) ! If you never reached out to me then I'd never have found my amazing boat! It's so funny that last year when I was in the Charles River launching and using my 16 you were so close by with Ma Belle. What a small world! Thanks again Dave and it was great to meet you. You put up with my constant texting and so graciously called it "persistent" ! LOL
Here's to the start of my cruising adventures on the 25......
PS: I posted some pics in my folder.
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2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht (Twin 385 Crusaders) (SOLD 6/20)
2000 Camano 31 Troll (Volvo TAMD41p) (SOLD 2/19)
2007 C Dory 25' Cruiser (200 hp Suzuki, sold 7/17)
2003 C Dory 19' Angler (80 hp Yamaha, sold 7/16)
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MikeR
Joined: 21 Apr 2013
Posts: 475
City/Region: Mill Creek
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2016
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 2:30 am Post subject: |
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Congrats Jason, boat looks great! From reviewing your photo album it appears to be missing one thing that your other 2 had...Tinted Windows! 
Enjoy the long weekend with the new boat!
-Mike
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South of Heaven
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 7:24 am Post subject: |
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| MikeR wrote: | Congrats Jason, boat looks great! From reviewing your photo album it appears to be missing one thing that your other 2 had...Tinted Windows!
Enjoy the long weekend with the new boat!
-Mike |
Haha, you're right Mike. I'm still toying around with the idea of tinting them with 35% film all around but since I'll be doing lots of overnight trips then its probably not a good idea.
I haven't done any mods yet. She'll be looking a tad different soon! I have a few big aesthetic things that I'll be changing in September. In addition to a lot of electronic things........😎😎😎 |
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NancyandBud
Joined: 15 Aug 2016
Posts: 199
City/Region: Nashville
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Willow
Photos: Willow
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:24 am Post subject: |
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Congrats. 
Nice looking boat and I can sense your enthusiasm and excitement. 
Looking to hearing more from you as time goes on including some trip reports.
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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
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:39 am Post subject: |
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Are you going to tow the boat? Did it come with a trailer? Looks like a nice well kept newer 25. Congratulations.
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South of Heaven
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 9:52 am Post subject: |
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| dotnmarty wrote: | | Are you going to tow the boat? Did it come with a trailer? Looks like a nice well kept newer 25. Congratulations. |
Yes, it came with a Tidewater dually trailer with brakes and rollers Marty. No, I won't be towing it. I have a slip in a marina in Cape Cod. Hopefully I'll only be pulling it out 3 or 4 times a season (ideally only twice a season but im figuring it may need to come out sometimes for repairs or maintenance). |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012
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C-Dory Year: 2002
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 12:13 pm Post subject: |
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Hopefully I get these photos added before you buy a 27 
Just kidding of course. In actual fact I think it's cool that you go for what you want, and I can't imagine your new 25 looking so stock for very long  Will be fun to see what you come up with 
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Aurelia
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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AH..... The memories. Congrats and I hope this one works well for you!
Greg
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Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
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currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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South of Heaven
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 1:36 pm Post subject: |
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Sunbeam: Yes, lots of mods to come...
Greg: This is the last boat I'm gonna buy for a long time..... |
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NancyandBud
Joined: 15 Aug 2016
Posts: 199
City/Region: Nashville
State or Province: IL
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Willow
Photos: Willow
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 2:53 pm Post subject: |
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| South of Heaven wrote: | Sunbeam: Yes, lots of mods to come...
Greg: This is the last boat I'm gonna buy for a long time..... |
I've said that on more than one occasion. 
Then again, I have bought and sold 2 boats in the last 10 months. |
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PaulNBriannaLynn
Joined: 26 Oct 2012
Posts: 757
City/Region: Fort White
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 7:49 pm Post subject: |
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What your going to need now is the Tomcat 255 Ahh just giving you a hard time. 25 is a wonderful boat. Enjoy it! That one looks especially clean. I like the anchor mat you have in the cockpit.
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South of Heaven
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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| PaulNBriannaLynn wrote: | | What your going to need now is the Tomcat 255 Ahh just giving you a hard time. 25 is a wonderful boat. Enjoy it! That one looks especially clean. I like the anchor mat you have in the cockpit. |
Thanks Paul. So you're in a Parker now? Nice boats man. |
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Larry Patrick
Joined: 03 Dec 2011
Posts: 605
City/Region: Dallas
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Sea -Jo
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:36 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats ,enjoy . |
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BillE
Joined: 09 Jun 2016
Posts: 283
City/Region: Nashville
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: TBD
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| Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:57 pm Post subject: |
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| Congrats Jason. As a lurker this year I have watched your boat buying and selling adventures with both interest and envy. You packed a lot of boats into 2016! |
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Sunbeam
Joined: 23 Feb 2012
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C-Dory Year: 2002
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| Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 2:37 am Post subject: |
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| meade wrote: | | Is there a 112 step program for people addicted to boating? |
I think it involves buying 111 more boats, doesn't it?
(Although it sounds like you'll have no problem C-Dorys will be perfect as they go up an down incrementally - 16', 19', 22', etc. etc.) |
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