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Leo Smith



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 3:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

19th months since my previous post on this discussion. Any word on how Ricardo is doing with his Cape Dory company?
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journey on



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 6:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you've got the latest word.

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Da Nag



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PostPosted: Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just swapped emails with Ricardo the other day.

Covid put a pretty big damper on things for him, but they have one out of the mold and are trying to get going again.

He's purposely laying low until they're in production - doesn't want to say much or promise anything until they're ready.

Just sold my Nordic, and will possibly be looking into a C-Dory or Marinaut next year. I'm seriously considering one if the timing is right.

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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 11:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any updates? Has Ricardo finished any boats in Sarasota yet?
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thataway



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 1:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Ricardo called my home several months ago. We were not able to answer the the calls, but he stated that he was delivering a new boat to Foley, Alabama and would bring it by our house, if we were home, to look at. We are only a few hundred yards off one of the major routes across Perdido Bay from Florida to Alabama.
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oldgrowth



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

He is just putting the finishing touches on the 1st boat and a lady I believe in Florida bought it. She will take delivery next week.
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Catman



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 03, 2021 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thanks for the info, David, and nice to hear from you. Have you had a chance to get out in your unique 16/18' Cruiser?
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oldgrowth



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

It has been a-while since I have been out in it. I am going to repower it and upgrade the electronics then start using it on the Columbia and Snake Rivers. The 50hp is not big enough for the Gorge winds and river current with three people and gear on board.
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hardee



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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey Dave, Good to see you still check in once in a while. Great to hear from you. Been a spell since Sequim CBGT.

Harvey
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:17 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

hi Harvey, happy to be back from time to time. good picture of the C-Voyager. looking at it a person would never know it use to be a 16ft Cruiser.

dave
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 04, 2021 9:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'd bet that adding two feet to that hull made it a measurably more efficient cruiser. What's your boat's horsepower capacity now, do you suppose? The 60 horse Honda would look right nice back there.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 4:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

oldgrowth wrote:
hi Harvey, happy to be back from time to time. good picture of the C-Voyager. looking at it a person would never know it use to be a 16ft Cruiser.

dave


Thanks Dave and good to know you drop in occasionally. Yes, it looks like it was designed to be that way, and I bet it is a much more comfortable ride and maybe, as Brock is indicating, more efficient now too.

Harvey
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 05, 2021 11:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Catman wrote:
I'd bet that adding two feet to that hull made it a measurably more efficient cruiser. What's your boat's horsepower capacity now, do you suppose? The 60 horse Honda would look right nice back there.

It made a huge difference. on a scale of 1 to 10 if the extension is 10 the original would be a 2.
The 60hp Honda would work in most cases except in the Columbia Gorge with its high winds. I would feel safer with the 75hp Honda.
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PostPosted: Thu May 06, 2021 5:26 pm    Post subject: Selling our Marinaut Reply with quote

If anyone in this thread is still looking for a Marinaut, we are selling ours. Sad Please see the post we just made in the For Sale section for all the details, and the WWW link in the post footer for pictures.
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Two Happy



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PostPosted: Sun Jun 06, 2021 4:42 pm    Post subject: Marinaut 215 Cruising Speeds Reply with quote

Can someone tell me if a Marinaut 215 has a comfortable ride at 7-9 knots per hour over long distance cruising as that is the crushing speed we prefer. Don't mean to be rude but not looking for comments about other boats. Just want to know if cruising speeds need to be in the higher ranges for comfort and best treatment of the motor for longevity. We did not buy a 23' Ranger Tug due to learning she is best cruised at around 22 mph from a 23 owner who loves their boat. He said that cruising at lower speeds just causes the boat to not perform as well or provide for as comfortable a ride. He prefers the higher speeds so the boat is perfect for him. I never want to cruise at those speeds but am intrigued by the idea of having the capacity to do so in a smaller boat when we would want the extra power for emergencies or to cover some open water crossing or overcome strong currents that would significantly affect us getting to a destination in a timely manner. Hope I am poising this question correctly. Thanks for any insight.
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