Steering upgrade cost

C-Trial · Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 10:37 pm Post subject: Steering upgrade cost

Greetings all,

This is my second post to C-Brats since buying C-trail 2 weeks ago. I have a number of projects going on and at this rate am spending money faster than Congress.

First, I live in St. Helens and will be looking forward to seeing all you Columbia River folk at the next gathering. Some of you (like Tyboo, to mention one) seem to be quite proficient at doing all your own work. I have the mixed blessing of being too busy and needing to farm out some project.

Near as I can tell, Les Lampman is top choice for anybody within a thousand miles of his business. But Les is so very good at his trade that he books appearances (they're not even called appointments anymore) out farther than a rock star on a three country tour. I suppose the rest of us are fortunate that not every little project needs his attention, otherwise Les and his crew would be working 24/7 (up from 18/6).

In your experience, which boat yards are worth a darn in my area? For engine work, I have BF40 Hondas on the stearn. In the past I've always used Roger's Marine Electronics for things with knobs and wires. Help would be appreciated. I've also used Schooner Creek as shipwright for bigger boats of my past. I've been off the water for about ten years and am out of touch with local craftsmen.

Help appreciated. Love this site. It's hard to have a job.

Thanks,

John on C-Trial

Upcoming project list to be done asap:

* convert to hydraulic steering
* add TT's
* add autopilot w/ remote
* add windlass, bruce and self-launching rollers

I also need to pick up some electric Scotty downriggers. Where might be the best source?

Only peeve about the C-Dory: I positively despise StarBoard panels, which are proving nearly impossible to clean. The people at C-Dory suggest 80grit sandpaper, which should be a strong clue to the factory that they are travelling the wrong road by using this wretched substance.

Favorite dream lately: that EQ Marine opens a Portland location and gas falls to $1.50/gal.

Nice reading you all.

B~C · Posted: Wed May 12, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject:

Hey there, I live just across the river from you. Sportcraft Marine in Oregon City has recieved some good reviews. Other than buying our boat there, I haven't done any business with them. They have sold and rigged a bunch of C-Dorys and are pretty good folks....There's also Tyboo Mike's Marine Industries but I think they're busy at TMMI, besides, it's more of a think tank, prototype producing outfit.
I'll look for you on the river.

Rock-C · Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 12:15 am Post subject:

B~C, your just too fast Wink

I got distracted by family or I would have beat you to the post. I have also delt with Sportscraft Marina. We test drove a "99" C-dory they had for sale. I've also bought a prop from them. They have been helpfull and willing to answer all my questions.
John of C-trial, I don't think you can go wrong with Sportcraft. We live in Salem, about the same distance from Oregon City as St Helen. I would rather drive the 50 miles then deal with the local Honda dealer.
Got to go, family bugging me again Wink

Pat Anderson · Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 10:38 am Post subject: Re: Steering upgrade cost

John - you got to decide man, is it "C-Trail" or "C-Trial"? Maybe we should have a poll... Laughing

I vote for C-Trail. Nah, a real poll would just come out "Whatever Brock wants to name John's boat" !

B~C · Posted: Thu May 13, 2004 5:00 pm Post subject:

John, as long as you have a C in the name you're OK....as we all know, the C stands for Columbia river Smile

Pat Anderson · Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 9:16 am Post subject:

I thought the C stood for Cathlamet...And by the way, how much DOES an upgrade to hydraulic steering cost?

lyle-t · Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 10:00 am Post subject:

I thought the C stood for COMRADIRIE because there sure is a lot of it in this C-dory groupe.

C-Trial · Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 10:34 am Post subject:

Upon further reflection, perhaps I should name her C-Note, as in I'm sure spending plenty of em on this boat lately Very Happy

John on C-Trial

DaveS · Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 11:17 am Post subject:

Pat Anderson · Posted: Fri May 14, 2004 11:56 am Post subject:

I would suggest "G-Note" is more like it, but then you wouldn't have a "C." And somehow "C-Note x 10" doesn't quite get there as a name...

stevej · Posted: Tue May 18, 2004 2:15 pm Post subject:

Just finished the Sea trial of my sea-star hydraulic system and love it. Found the complete system including hoses for $725 at surplusunlimited.com $300 under the West Marine price. Went back to WM they did a price match and I got $30 of WM bucks in the deal.

Install was easy, bleeding was a bit of a mess. Installed a Stainless steering wheel with built in knuckle buster knob at the same time and can whip the thing lock to lock in a second or two at most It's a great combination.

stevej