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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 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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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20814 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 8:51 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great! Which camera, monitor did you use. I see you have a SCAN Gauge--which are also very handy for towing! (Monitor's engine and transmission computer output). _________________ 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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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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TyBoo
Joined: 23 Oct 2003 Posts: 5313 City/Region: Warrenton
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: TyBoo
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:16 pm Post subject: |
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Good job, Han! Solo is good.
Be careful with that stay-on switch. I hear the cops up there can be real tough on the rules.
Another handy benefit of the camera, at least for us paranoid guys, is the ability to reassure yourself one last time that the chains are hooked up and the coupler latch is engaged. _________________ TyBoo Mike
Sold: 1996 25' Cruise Ship
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Thu Nov 30, 2017 9:59 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Mark, That looks nice. I like the back up lights, very nice. I have wanted to add a headache rack and backup/load lights for a long time just never "got a round toit".
I did do a rear view camera that runs from the battery in the boat and looks out the back window of the boat so I can monitor the traffic behind the boat from the truck. It is helpful when backing the boat up also.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 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: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:09 pm Post subject: |
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thataway wrote: | Which camera, monitor did you use. I see you have a SCAN Gauge--which are also very handy for towing! (Monitor's engine and transmission computer output). |
Tiny camera. I removed the lock from the tailgate handle and inserted the camera there. I never used the lock anyway. Ran the cable down, inside the tailgate and drilled a small hole at the bottom. Inserted a rubber grommet, pulled the cable thru.. It has a disconnect, to I can remove the tailgate should I need to.
[url] https://tailgatecamera.com/collections/backup-camera/products/lip-trunk-ledge-mount-back-up-camera-universal-w-optional-parking-lanes[/url]
Mirror is just an inexpensive 4.3" LCD version from Amazon.com.
Both wires protected by a 1/4" split loom and zip-tied to the stock wire loom in the driver's side frame.
Scan gauge is cheap insurance to monitor temps. I've put a bunch of money into the 6.0 liter to avoid any long term issues that they are known for...it will be my last pickup.
Quote: | I like the back up lights, very nice | Thanks, Harvey. The stock lights are insufficient, even with aftermarket LED bulbs I installed. These should help. I can really see the difference, especially in the camera.
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 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: Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:13 pm Post subject: |
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TyBoo wrote: | Be careful with that stay-on switch. I hear the cops up there can be real tough on the rules. |
Yep. White lights to the rear while driving is HIGHLY illegal. I figured they may come in handy for trailer activities/chores...you never know. |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7882 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 12:51 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Be careful with that stay-on switch. I hear the cops up there can be real tough on the rules. |
So my friend Mike is driving down highway 50 in his land cruiser and I am riding shotgun. Now land cruisers are not fast . Hard to keep one at highway speed with 40 inch tires. Some ahole pulls up behind us and starts tail gating really close. I get tired of it and reach down and turn on the 4 big white lights that face rear. Two on the roll bar and two on the rear bumper. It was funny as hell until the tail gater turned on his reds and blues. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
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breausaw
Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 1222 City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Triple J
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BTDT
Joined: 07 Jan 2011 Posts: 322 City/Region: Grand Lake Oklahoma
State or Province: OK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C- Lark Wine Down
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 4:56 pm Post subject: |
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For another project how about a wireless and water-proof rear (backup) camera for the C-Dory? I use a suction cup mount for the LCD display on my boat windshield when cruising, and simply move the wireless display to the truck windshield when towing. I find it much better than a boat rear view mirror when cruising, and I can better see what's following me when I'm towing or backing up my Tomcat.
Some pictures are in my album _________________ John & Vicki Clark
C-Lark Wine Down
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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
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Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2017 5:42 pm Post subject: |
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I too put in a backup camera, a Garmin. It works very well and helps me get out of parking spaces when surrounded by oversized pickups and suvs The camera is that little black thing on the license plate holder, to the left of the "M". _________________ MartyP
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 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: Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:24 pm Post subject: |
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Jay, I looked at those but most need access to the OBD port under the dash. My OBD is already in use due to the Scan Gauge. That one looks like the access is not required. Like to know how it works. |
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