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Robert H. Wilkinson



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 7:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Sea Wolf wrote:

A custom Armstrong-like bracket could be designed to fit right up to the end of the transom and backward, effectively extending the hull out longer and up to as wide as one designed it, with the same "V" in its bottom as the original hull.


Joe, thanks that makes more sense and lengthening the hull would add flotation while underway - not just when you got pooped!! The only question that comes to my mind is - what do they do with the drain plug?

Oh, Oh, another question just flitted around in my head. How long would it be before somebody started digging out the foam to add more storage space? Making the boat stern heavy again, albeit longer. Razz

Have a great new year Joe,
Rob

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dotnmarty



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 9:30 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

SeaWolf Joe wrote"The best solution I've seen to the heavy stern, short boat, and need for larger gas tanks on a C-Dory 16, was Dave Thompsons:
He cut the boat in half and added two feet to it!"

I think it's time to put to rest the myth of the "stern heavy... 16 "

Yes, the 16 cruiser, because of the set back of the cabin, is slightly stern heavy. Application of a $100 Permatrim easily corrects this attitude. The 16 angler model is not "stern heavy". Of course cutting the boat in half and adding two feet may preclude expense of the Permatrim. Very Happy

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Sea Wolf



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 03, 2015 11:58 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

My apologies regarding my remarks about the 16.

No offense intended.

Some of these ideas that we hear and repeat from previous discussions do need to be re-examined before repeating.

I'm sure some are erroneous or at least exaggerated in the rehash.

Guiilty as charged!

Have a great weekend, all!

Joe. Teeth Thumbs Up

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PostPosted: Sun Jan 04, 2015 1:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Before I sold it, I installed a pair of 24-gallon saddle tanks in my old 16-foot Angler (write up HERE). I'd think the 18-gallon units might be better suited for a Cruiser.
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PostPosted: Fri May 13, 2022 8:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have run several long rivers with no fuel docks, like the Alabama River (450 miles) and am currently rigging my 16' angler "Punky Brewster" to cruise the Mississippi River which has a few stretches of 400+ miles without fuel on the lower part. I tend to use two 23 gal Moeller's (the white ones made for Boston Whalers). That will get me a range of 300ish miles. I have tossed in an additional 18 gal tank for the really long runs. On tame rivers it doesn't throw the boat too out of whack but I would not dream of this on rougher water. I also have to be extremely mindful that I am a floating bomb, so be on your game if you go this route. It is nice that on normal outings I can mix and match the tanks to fit my needs without being stuck with one giant fixed tank that always tends to collect bad gas over time. This is my solution, although I have to admit that I drool a little ever time I hear someone mention their built in saddle tanks.... oh the places I would go....
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