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Joined: 28 Jan 2006 Posts: 40 City/Region: Potter Valley
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Pooch
Photos: Pooch
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 10:57 pm Post subject: Oars |
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Does any one carry them on board for safety? |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20814 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: Mon May 21, 2007 11:05 pm Post subject: |
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In the dinghy--yes we always carry oars. As far as in a C Dory--no. Either have two primary engines or a primary engine and kicker. My grandfather's boat had two 18 foot sweeps (oars), which were lashed under the main boom (30 foot Gaff rigged cutter 30 feet on deck--was a meat boat out of San Diego and then a Fishing boat before 1900).
Even a 20 foot boat, is hard to row, but add in high freeboard and windage, it is almost impossiable. I used to row a 16 foot Dory 6 miles every AM--but that is a lot different than a semi dory! _________________ 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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Papillon
Joined: 31 Mar 2005 Posts: 949 City/Region: DeBary, Fl. *On the St. John's River*
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Papillon
Photos: Papillon
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:29 pm Post subject: |
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I have been up a creek without a paddle most of my life so I see no need to change now.
Like Bob says, I don't think that Judy would paddle very far before she would come up with a better idea on what to do with that paddle.
Never arm a woman and stick around. _________________ Mike Taylor
330-936-1030
1993 Angler-02' 115 Suzuki 4 Stroke |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7445 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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During our Florida trip this past winter, Wild Blue and Discovery both carried a paddle. We did have occasion to use them once... while at anchor one evening, we both let out extra rode and rafted up for sundowners and conversation. The wind was light and variable, and eventually turned our raft-up around a time or two. We could see our rodes in the clear water, and set about paddling the two boats around to untwist the rodes. It was quiet (we could still converse), and we were able to slowly move the boats in rotation. I woudn't want to try to make any miles that way, but you could move the boat. I'd rather have it onboard.
Best wishes,
Jim B. _________________ Jim & Joan
CD-25 "Wild Blue" (sold August 2014)
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/
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Wayne McCown
Joined: 11 Jul 2006 Posts: 368 City/Region: Rochester
State or Province: NY
C-Dory Year: 1999
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Little Mac
Photos: Little Mac
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Posted: Wed May 23, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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I think it is important to carry one oar/paddle, for safety's sake.
Once, on a sailboat with more freeboard than the CD-22, my wife and had to row (with one paddle) more than two miles back to the ramp, when we lost wind power and then our motor conked out as well.
I carry an oar with an extendable handle in the transom area of our CD-22 (see photo album). It also has a grab handle slot, so it can be used to pull someone in who has fallen (or jumped) overboard.
As pictured in the same photos, I also carry a portable ladder in the transom...primarily for safety reasons. It works great for climbing into the cockpit, when the boat is on the trailer as well as in the water. |
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Ron on Meander
Joined: 17 Jun 2004 Posts: 561 City/Region: Powell River
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meander
Photos: Meander
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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A "propelling device" read oar is a required safety item in boats up to 8 metres (26') in Canada. A paddle from a dinghy, canoe paddle or kayak paddle all meet the requirement.
Ron |
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patrick and linda
Joined: 28 Mar 2006 Posts: 953 City/Region: somerset
State or Province: KY
C-Dory Year: 1986
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Fan-A-Sea"
Photos: Misty Seas
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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i carry at least one oar so that my wife can paddle while i'm piloting our boat.
pat |
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Chester
Joined: 04 Sep 2006 Posts: 1176 City/Region: home
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sold to lovely couple
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El and Bill
Joined: 08 Nov 2003 Posts: 3200 City/Region: Lakewood, CO
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Halcyon
Photos: Halcyon
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Posted: Thu May 24, 2007 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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We carry a single canoe paddle in the cockpit and have used it on many occasions when coming into, on, or leaving an anchorage.
We also have the small oars for our dinghy in the cockpit when we carry our dinghy. _________________ El and Bill (former live-aboards)
Halcyon 2000 CD 22 Bought 2000 Sold 2012
http://cruisingamerica-halcyondays.com/ |
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