05/09 - 05/12 2024 Friday Harbor CBGT

[DayBreak]

Colleen and I are thinking of using the sling launch out of Cap Sante next Tuesday. www.portofanacortes.com/marina/trailer-boat-launch/

I have never used a sling launch on DayBreak. I always feared that small stress cracks could developing in the inside of the hull or cabin with the pressure of the straps against the side of the boat. Is this a valid concern? Should I ensure that the operator blocks the side of the hull between the straps and the side of the boat?

Also, I do not have cut outs in the bunks of the trailer. The operator will need to jack up the boat for strap placement. Should I make the trailer sling launch ready first? Thanks for your thoughts and comments.

[colbysmith]

I don’t think that would be a concern when you think of all the boats that are lifted in slings. Much bigger boats than ours. Also, regarding the cutouts, they will jack up the rear of the boat ever so slightly to give them room to pull the strap between the hull and the bunks. That is how they had to do Midnight Flyer. Fortunately my new trailer under C-Traveler has the cutouts. I assume the hull has space under it towards the bow. Now days they charge a bit extra if they have to jack it up. They really do a good job Gary. They've been doing this with a lot of boats for a long time. FWIW, I’ve launched a number of times with Cap Sante’s sling launch, and recorded them with all my other photographing. I recently started using YouTube for a few videos, including the last two times I was in the Cap Sante sling last year. I’ll see if I can get that link to add here. If I can find my Midnight Flyer videos where they use the jack, I'll upload one of them to Youtube and add the link later. Here are the two links:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btYNiQj8YQ0

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LaIR17ltCI

[colbysmith]

Ok, I found my video's, but I did not get them with the jack and pulling the sling through. However... I did have a still shot:

[rshuman531]

We have used the Cap Sante slings many times on both our 22' and 25' C
Dorys. No damage, very convenient and easy on the boat and trailer. They also have trailer parking for about $6 per day. When you back up try to have your trailer tires just touching or just inside of the yellow lines on the dock. If you are centered this way the boat will lift smoothly and also when you put it back on the trailer it will sit nicely centered on the trailer. Drain plug!

[starcrafttom]

Well, it looks like Susan will be home in time for Friday harbor and ling. Sadly shrimp is not open yet. Where do I get the group code to get a slip?

[colbysmith]

PM Gary. (Daybreak).

[Hunkydory]

We’er presently at Fossil Bay, Sucia. Arrived here yesterday after launching at Port Townsend & crossing the Strait of Juan De Fuca.. Perfect weather here today, then some rain predicted, before turning good for the Gathering.

[DayBreak]

Colby, thank you for a video of your past launch and retrieve at Cap Sante. A photo is worth a thousand words!

Chris and Randy on Raven, good information along with placement of the boat trailer for using Cap Sante. Thank you.

Wow, look at Jay and Jolee on Hunkydory, they are already in the San Juans's enjoying is islands. Glad to hear that the weather looks promising next week for the gathering.

Also, just as a reminder, if you want to reserve a specific slip for the event beforehand, send DayBreak a PM and we will give you the code so that you can make a payment for a slip. In doing so, you will be all set and will not have to make the extra walk to the Port office when you arrive. Use the Port website for making your reservation today. http://www.portfridayharbor.org/ Click on the green area of 'Make Your Reservation Now.'

[TyBoo]

Lois and I will be wandering the docks Friday evening and Saturday. We booked a room a short ways up the hill from the marina.

It will be kind of sad not having a boat and seeing the old one with a different old bald guy hanging out in it but we will survive with all the friends around, I'm sure. Besides, the C-Dory factory folks will probably have their sales brochures with them and I think Lois has some money if I can just talk her out of it.

See you there!

[Da Nag]

[Salmon Fisher]

Oh Boy, getting excited here! Just brought home the boat from Sportcraft Marina in Portland with a brand new Suzuki 175! Old Honda 150 gave it up out at Sekiu fishing so we got her a new motor a couple years early!

Happy that Jay and Jolee are out at Sucia already. Super excited that the
C-Brat Gurus will be in attendance this year.

I will be temporarily taking over boat christening honors from Pat Anderson this year so if you're so inclined make sure you bring bring some greenery and spirits to christen your wonder C-Dory after the Saturday potluck.

See you all in a week!

[ghone]

Will be following along via the forum
Such memories of FH with CBrats.
I’m still a c brat even though I have a different boat
Staying in touch. Have fun everyone
Hi Jay and Jolee, Harvey, Mike and all
George
Ex 22’ Kerri On
Currently CHB 40 Good Times

[Hunkydory]

Hi George, JoLee sends hugs. We both wish you were here again this year. We all did get to share some wonderful times.

Jay & JoLee

[Peter & Judy]

Judy and I are currently visiting family on Vancouver Island. We did an 8 day trip in Desolation Sound and hardly saw another boat last week. We are now prepping to launch at Ladysmith on Monday and cross over to the US on Tuesday or Wednesday depending on weather and conditions. Hopefully we won't have problems with the border agents and their computer systems again. We are looking forward to meeting old friends and making new ones next week.

[Pat Anderson]