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Swee Pea
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 403 City/Region: Bath
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Swee Pea
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Posted: Fri Nov 21, 2008 12:36 pm Post subject: |
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I have been in contact with Brooks Marine Fabricators to work up a price on a 22' Cruiser removable roof rack that would be similar to the stainless steel one created by Tom on Bidarka. Simply attach the cross bars (1 pair) to the roof handrails, similar to a Yakima system. Then you could attach commercially available baskets, clamps, etc. to them. You could even order three crossbars or more to increase your "platform".
I asked for a multi unit price in case some of you want one fabricated, if the "Price is Right". The only thing I need to supply to Brooks (I am not at home able to measure) is width of the cross bars we need - I assume from roof apron to roof apron and the height of arms at clamp to keep the rack comfortable off the roof. Assume we can lift the crossbars as high off the roof as possible.
Any suggestions? Anybody? Tom? Bob? ?????
John
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Swee Pea
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 403 City/Region: Bath
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Swee Pea
Photos: Swee Pea
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Posted: Fri Dec 05, 2008 12:41 pm Post subject: |
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Just a quick note. The rack quote from Brooks was $581 plus shipping for a pair . I will pass - too rich for my blood. Will probably make my own as described.
John
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SENSEI
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1067 City/Region: Stanwood
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: SENSEI
Photos: SENSEI and SERENITY
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 810 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
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Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2011 11:11 pm Post subject: |
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Roger,
Do you know what schedule of PVC pipe that was used? Will regular white PVC hold up to the sun's UV rays?
I am going to build one for my 22 Cruiser, but need to split the t fitting and use hose clamps and elevate the rack so it doesn't hit the cabin roof.
Thanks,
Patrick _________________ Patrick and Kim Walker
2004 25 Cruiser-Present
2000 22 Cruiser 2009-2014 (Sold)
2006 25 Cruiser 2014-2019 (Sold)
1985 22 Classic -2019 (Sold)
1991 19 Arima Sea Ranger-2019-2021 (Sold)
2015 27 Ranger Tug-2019-2023 (Sold)
1987 22 Cruiser -2021-2023 (Sold)
Honey, this REALLY will be my last boat, honest! |
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Fishhawk
Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 245 City/Region: Bon Secour
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Osprey
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 8:39 am Post subject: |
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Chris,
I too like your wood top. I've been going to make a cobia fishing tower for our boat and this gives me some ideas.
I am sending you a PM.
Dan _________________ "We intend to alleviate global warming's effects of raising ocean water levels by removing enough fish to counteract it all! "
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centerisland
Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Posts: 336 City/Region: Mercer Island
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: Lulu
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:54 am Post subject: |
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Alternatively, you might consider applying some Starboard - or nylon - strips directly to the cabin top. The PO of the Osprey I used to have did just that, and it was great for storing crab traps, lumber for transport, and so on (though I never tried a dinghy there). _________________ 36' Little Harbor Whisperjet - Lulu
44' Custom F/C Trawler - Refugio - SOLD
CD22 - Curlew (ex-SeaDNA) - SOLD by Les! |
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RCurry
Joined: 06 Dec 2009 Posts: 54 City/Region: New Bern
State or Province: NC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Baby
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:28 am Post subject: PVC Roof Rack |
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Check out the PVC roof rack on Raven Dancer. Photos on Page 2 of the album.
The Deckhand |
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dutch123
Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 195 City/Region: Prince George
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Reel Action
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 11:41 am Post subject: |
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I have built a pvc roof rack as well, one of the best additions to the boat, 1 inch pvc with wood dowels inside, I covered the dowels with silicone before inserting into the pvc, very strong and less than 100 bucks to build. T fittings and a small riser were used to elevate the rails off the roof. Best part about this roof rack is you can be inventive and tailor it to your specific intended use! _________________ My dream boat has arrived! |
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breausaw
Joined: 18 Jan 2006 Posts: 1222 City/Region: Anchorage
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Triple J
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 12:21 pm Post subject: |
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Wood Dowels silicone inside PVC, great idea!
Since starting this thread I have not done anything with respect to modifying the roof rack, I may revisit my original objective and put something together this spring. _________________ Jay
2007 22ft C-Dory Triple J 2007-2012
2007 25ft C-Dory Triple J 2012-2018
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Big dave
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 264 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Raven Dancer
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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You can find pics of my PVC rack in my photos very cheap and easy. I am on year three with mine.
Enjoy.
Dave |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 810 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Reel Action and Big Dave,
I see the close up shot of the T fitting hose clamped to the grab rail on the roof. Did you saw the bottom of the pvc T fitting off and then put what looks like rubber water hose inbetween two pieces and then hose clamp it?
Thanks,
Patrick |
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dutch123
Joined: 01 Jul 2008 Posts: 195 City/Region: Prince George
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Reel Action
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 6:14 pm Post subject: |
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The T fitting is sawn in half after a length of pvc is pushed in both ends to act as a bushing then trimmed flush. I used two stainless hose clamps on each T fitting that sandwiched the grab rail. |
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Big dave
Joined: 20 Aug 2005 Posts: 264 City/Region: Vancouver
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Raven Dancer
Photos: Raven Dancer
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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Patrick
Yes that is what I did. The hose keeps things from slipping around and protects the stainless grab rail.
Have fun.
Dave |
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Salmon Fisher
Joined: 07 Aug 2009 Posts: 810 City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kim Christine
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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:50 pm Post subject: |
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Great, now I can get started.
Thanks guys! |
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Fishhawk
Joined: 18 Mar 2007 Posts: 245 City/Region: Bon Secour
State or Province: AL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Osprey
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Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2011 7:54 am Post subject: |
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PVC does not hold up well to the sun. UV weakens it in as little as a couple years. Seems to make it more brittle.
Easy to remedy though, just paint it.
Dan |
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