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ijnorton
Joined: 16 Jun 2022 Posts: 1 City/Region: Friday Harbor
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Puka Kai
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 10:51 am Post subject: Purchasing a C-Dory |
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Hello all,
First post so I apologize if this is a repeat topic. I am currently in the process of purchasing my parent’s 2007 C Dory Cruiser 22 as it is a second boat for them. It has 260 total hours on a mercury 90 and seems to be in overall great condition mechanically (the outboard looks new). The older gentleman they got it from apparently wasn’t the greatest boater and struck a couple docks, causing gouges on the starboard side near the stern and a long scratch on the port side.
My parents roughly filled the gouges on the starboard side and I was told that the fiberglass was exposed slightly. The gouge on the port side has exposed fiberglass as well and has not been filled. Should I be concerned with water intrusion and is there a quick test to see?
Above the gouges on the starboard side also appears to be stress cracking. Should I be concerned with this? Everything else seems to be in great condition, it has low hours and is a great price.
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bshillam
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 782 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1981
Vessel Name: Heaven To Me
Photos: My Heaven
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 12:29 pm Post subject: |
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Use a moisture meter test a few areas around the damage and in non damaged areas to get a base reading. You can also take the boat to a fiberglass shop and have them take a look see. They'll be able to tell you if the substrate is damaged and how much to properly repair the gel coat too. I personally wouldn't be too worried about the vertical damage above the water line too much. Horizontal and anything below that has had fiberglass showing might be a different story. |
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pcg
Joined: 31 Aug 2018 Posts: 408 City/Region: Sherwood
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Quest
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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Bare fiberglass will absorb moisture over time and should not be left exposed. Here's a great resource for DIY boat repair...
https://www.boatworkstoday.com/ _________________ Paul |
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 280 City/Region: La Center
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hammerhead
Photos: Hammerhead
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 4:57 pm Post subject: |
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None of the areas you pictured are cored, so I wouldn't be concerned about water intrusion. Also, the scratches look relatively minor. The stress cracks look like the boat smacked a piling or something, but again, I wouldn't be concerned if the boat is a good price.
I would recommend doing a very thorough inspection of the boat that would include having a surveyor check for wet core. Do not let the relatively low hours lull you into a lax inspection. _________________ Clay on Hammerhead
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20813 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Fri Jun 17, 2022 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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From the photos posted, and description, I would not worry about water intrusion. If there is/was, fiberglass exposed, it should be filled and then gel coated.
Good luck with purchase of your parent's C Dory. Nice legacy to pass down! _________________ 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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