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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20860 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sun Jun 18, 2023 7:26 pm Post subject: |
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Sure glad to hear no damage!! I can understand the rapid bailing to get in there!! Highly motivated.
I am a little surprised at the Sea Tow response. A person I know used to have the local franchise, but no longer does.
Your experience is a place where a second bilge pump would have been useful..
In some boats the bilge pumps are virtually never used, so they are never really checked. _________________ 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
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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gulfcoast john
Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 990 City/Region: PENSACOLA
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Cat O' Mine
Photos: CAT O' MINE
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Posted: Thu Jun 29, 2023 9:50 pm Post subject: |
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Bob,
We bought a third emergency Rule Gold 2,000 GPH pump as a backup with alligator clips and a ten foot discharge hose that can be stashed in a reasonably compact package between the three group 31 batteries. Thanks for that advice and insight!
The heat index in the shade is only 114 degrees, so we cruised 5 miles to the Ft Pickens section of the Gulf Islands National Seashore and walked on the beach for five miles in full sun after 45 minutes of weight lifting at the base gym.
You really shouldn’t do this unless you’re used to it.
We are re-considering our trip trailering up to Canada to do the Trent Severn to Georgian Bay to Northern small boat passage to Mackinaw and down Wisconsin due to the Canadian wildfire smoke.
Colby sent a pic from Isle Royale (thanks!) and described it as ‘being around a camp fire.’ We’ll defer, since we are waiting for trailer torsion axles and even after that are due for 100 hour maintenance after completing the All Florida 1,300 water miles cruise. Who knows how long that will take. We have lots of local cruising to do!
Get out there and Safe Travels!
John _________________ John and Eileen Highsmith
2010 Tom Cat 255, Cat O' Mine
Yamaha F150, LXF150 |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4573 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Fri Jun 30, 2023 8:21 am Post subject: |
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Quote: | Colby sent a pic from Isle Royale (thanks!) and described it as ‘being around a camp fire.’ |
Actually that was in Door County, near Egg Harbor or Fish Creek. It has cleared up considerably today, but still a bit hazy in the distance. It was pretty bad this past week however. Visibility was barely 1/4 mile and smelled terrible. I feel bad for our Canadian friends. Several years ago it was our west coast burning. Colby |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4573 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Fri Jul 07, 2023 12:24 am Post subject: |
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Moved both my VHF radio antennas on C-Traveler to the outer roof, just about even with the nav lights. The port one use to be mounted on the handrail. However, the starboard one was mounted on the cabin side hull below the window. So that one is raised about 4'. That should give me a little better coverage for my second raido, and my AIS transreceiver. Colby |
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Captain Starbucks
Joined: 20 Oct 2011 Posts: 62 City/Region: Tacoma
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Photos: Captain Starbucks
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Posted: Mon Jul 24, 2023 10:20 am Post subject: |
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Installed a football sized transducer. Airmar TM185M. It's a 1,000 watt medium cone chirp. Hopefully it doesn't slow me down too much! _________________ 2009 C-Dory TomCat 255 Yamaha F150's
2001 Shamrock Mackinaw 270 - Sold 2022
2012 Ranger Tug 25 - Sold 2014
1996 20' Wooldridge Xtra Plus - Sold 2012 |
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Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2023 10:11 pm Post subject: |
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These pictures are really wonderful. |
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Pacificcoast101
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 718 City/Region: Torrance
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: No Pressure
Photos: No Pressure
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mstrpo
Joined: 27 Aug 2021 Posts: 48 City/Region: Battle Ground
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Sat Aug 19, 2023 11:00 am Post subject: |
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Finishing up a project today:
- flush hydraulic fluid from steering
- attempt to fix frozen AP motor
- refill with new fluid
Unfortunately, I destroyed the AP motor trying to disassemble it. At least 1 of the bearings was rusted frozen and either my work on it resulted in the magnets breaking loose or the adhesive holding them in place had already failed. I disassembled most of the bi-di valve and it seems to be ok. Given the price of a new old motor (RPU80) and the risk of the AP still not working, I've opted for a new AP system at some point. With that in mind, I removed the entire AP system including the tees and lines for the pump. If anyone wants/needs the RPU80 valve, you're welcome to it.
I purchased a gallon of compatible fluid from the local small airfield (Pearson Field here in Vancouver) and a bubble purge set that includes the lines for the dual actuators. I should have the system fully operational today!
If anyone in the local area wants to flush and/or purge, let me know if you want help and/or use of the purge system. _________________ Pat Sandfort
The Luckiest Guy!!! |
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Pacificcoast101
Joined: 29 Sep 2007 Posts: 718 City/Region: Torrance
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: No Pressure
Photos: No Pressure
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Posted: Thu Aug 31, 2023 6:55 pm Post subject: |
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It took four days, but I was finally able to replace my starboard macerator pump from the fish locker with a Whale Gulper Grouper.
I had replaced the JABSCO macerator pump before, and after two failed pumps I decided to go with a different type. I didn't know the installation would be so difficult. It turned into the third case of a shortened hose from the C-Dory factory.
The rigging hoses to the outboards popped off within the first couple of days of owning the boat. I tried several methods of keeping them in place including hose clamps and duct tape. Nothing worked, and saltwater intrusion eventually caused the outboards to rust badly.
We had gas fumes in the boat for several years. I could never find a leak, so we drove with the windows open until one time I heard gas going into the bilge while filling the tanks. The starboard filler hose wasn't long enough to reach the inlet, so gas and fumes were escaping into the bilge for ten years. We were lucky the boat never exploded.
The two-inch hose from the fish locker was so short that the only way to connect it to the pump was by reaching one hand through the deck plate in front of the battery switches and feeling for the nozzle and hose clamp with one hand. I dropped the hose clamp and it slid down the hose out of reach. I had to use a fishing camera and spaghetti tongs to finally grab it and slide it back up. I was ready to resort to cutting a hole in the fish locker but decided to give it one last try yesterday. I was able to get the hose clamp over the nozzle and tighten it enough by hand so it wouldn't slip when I put a ratchet to it.
I was happy to not have to cut a hole, but I told Merry that a boat is a lot like a torture chamber. |
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mstrpo
Joined: 27 Aug 2021 Posts: 48 City/Region: Battle Ground
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Fri Sep 08, 2023 10:58 am Post subject: First Night on C-Otter! |
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Finally, after nearly 2 years of ownership, we spent the night on C-Otter! We had a marvelous time and most important to me is my wife is asking if we can do it again next week!
Here's a pic facing west over the top of the boat. We anchored and then tied a line from the stern to the exposed top of a tree that was mostly submerged in the water. This is technically on the Lewis River just below the Saddle Dam (which makes Yale Reservoir).
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 282 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 Sep 08, 2023 7:01 pm Post subject: |
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Did you put in at the saddle dam boat ramp? I've never actually gone down there to check it out, always go to cresap. Looks nice.
I saw you at Ridgefield a couple of weekends ago. Not very many Tomcats around here. Actually, I dont think I know of any others _________________ Clay on Hammerhead
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mstrpo
Joined: 27 Aug 2021 Posts: 48 City/Region: Battle Ground
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:05 am Post subject: |
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We put in at Cresap and motored east toward Saddle Dam. This put us on the very short section of the Lewis River between Merwin and Yale. I understand the Saddle Dam ramp is not usable at this time as they've drawn down Yale to work on the dam.
We're headed back to Ridgefield tomorrow to take some friends for a ride on the Columbia. Looks like we'll be dodging the fishers as the chinook are still open and the silvers are just starting... |
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clayhubler
Joined: 03 Aug 2019 Posts: 282 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: Sat Sep 09, 2023 11:54 am Post subject: |
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Gotcha, I know the spot.
We'll be out tomorrow as well, chasing those fish. Should be a nice day. I'll give a wave if I see you |
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Gulfcoastjohn
Joined: 03 Oct 2017 Posts: 78 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: CAT 'O MINE
Photos: CAT 'O MINE
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Posted: Sat Sep 09, 2023 8:38 pm Post subject: |
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We hosted our Pensacola Yacht Club Commodore and her spouse aboard for a sailboat race, along with Father Nick for the Blessing of the Fleet.
We love NEBOLINK! Today’s log is here (5 page email) with absolutely no input or work from us whatsoever. I can query the external power (13.3V) and also get an alert anytime that Cat O’ Mine is moving for $10/month with weather, start/stop, port/destinations etc with a cumulative or annual report. It’s great for segment looping.
https://reports.nebo.global/c39be3b5-c00c-4ce8-a190-a21e2fdf7f6f/39b420ba-6a53-46cd-957f-c685e5ca8f1a.pdf?v=579171070
Maybe you should look into it!
https://www.nebo.global/
Safe travels!
John _________________ John and Eileen Highsmith
2010 TC255 Cat O' Mine
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seasonedsailor18
Joined: 13 Sep 2023 Posts: 5 City/Region: Oak harbor
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
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Posted: Wed Sep 20, 2023 1:08 pm Post subject: |
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Got a quote this morning for a slant-back canvas cover for my 16' Angler. $1600
The guy was telling me before he gave me the quote how his trade was dying because of covid induced price increases.
A full cover for $650 at National Cover doesn't sound so bad. Gona have to mull over some other options.
I also removed the screwed-down wood tank holders and filled the screw holes with thickened epoxy after cleaning them out a bit. Thinking about sanding the area under the splash well and giving it some sort of "bilge" coating. |
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