SOLD 1989 C-Dory 22 Cruiser, in the Tropical Tip of Texas...

JamesTXSD · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 6:51 am Post subject:

We had a nice supper with Tex and Sharon; interesting how much we have in common. The Brats who did the Lake Powell gathering last year got to meet this fun couple with the houseboat. Sharon hasn't seen the 22, yet... I'd like to be a fly on the wall for that conversation. Wink

I have no doubt that Tex will bring this boat back to pristine condition.

Good luck with the trailer work, Tex; let me know if there's anything we can do to help.

Best wishes,
Jim & Joan

JamesTXSD · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 8:08 pm Post subject:

We are about to find out if Tex has been living right - he pumped up the tires and they held air. He greased the bearings and they turned. He came prepared for nearly any situation, including new tires/wheels/hubs. Before they left town, they got the nickle tour of Wild Blue and I took a couple photos of them and their new addition.

Here is the happy couple with their CD-22 currently named Happy Hour...

Yes, the boat is in dire need of some serious de-skanking. I think Sharon may have Tex take the LONG way home to avoid anyone they know seeing them. He wasn't making his life any easier by telling her he had a big banner reading "Sharon's New Boat!!!" that he wanted to slap on there before hitting the road. Twisted Evil

I admire that quality in a guy.

Step into the cockpit...

And then the cabin...

And the solar panels on top...

Joan pointed out the "little trees" growing out of the wooden handrails. Not sure that added to Sharon's happy meter. Just kidding, of course, she was being a good sport about the situation.

So, here's hoping it's an uneventful ride home for Tex and Sharon. He mentioned something about this whole thing being MY fault... to which I quickly pointed out that all I did was make this situation public. HE'S the one who hopped on a plane and bought this boat less than 24 hours after I posted it.

I think (hope) we'll all be surprised at what a difference a couple gallons of Clorox and some serious scrubbing makes... hopefully, pleasantly surprised. Wink

Nice meeting you, Tex and Sharon... and we'll be looking forward to the AFTER photos!

Best wishes,
Jim

rogerbum · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 9:14 pm Post subject:

JamesTXSD · Posted: Wed Jan 27, 2010 11:02 pm Post subject:

Yeah, Roger, I'm responsible. Just like around our house... anytime anything goes wrong, I'm responsible. Boo-hoo-hoo. Cry

I can tell you feel sorry for me... not.

My Mother asked me if the guy selling the boat gave me any commission... hell, he doesn't even know my name. Rolling Eyes

According to what he told Tex, he had about 30 calls on the boat. Could be the old boy was a bit prone to exaggeration? The lady at the storage place told me two guys had been in to look the first day. Not bad, considering where the boat was located. She also told me that someone had offered the guy $17k a couple years ago, and he turned it down.

Still, this reminds me of the old story about a guy finding an old Harley in a barn... yadda, yadda, yadda. Wink

Best wishes,
Jim

texasair · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:02 am Post subject:

Insulted by Texas state trooper, but my luck is holding. On the way home, I was pulled over by the Texas highway patrol near Victoria. I brought spare hubs, bearings, grease, tires, temporary trailer lights,etc but forgot to throw in a good licence plate from one of my other boats.
He asked about no licence plate and I told him that I had just purchased the boat and had the trailer registration and bill of sale to show him, He said never mind, no one would steal this boat. He asked what I paid for the boat and I told him and he acted like I was crazy. He said no one would pay that kind of money for a boat in this condition. I started to try to tell him about C-Dory's and realized that I was arguing with a State Trooper. So I quickly changed my tune and told him that my wife sitting in the truck would agree with him about the boat. He handed me back my licence and said, next time get a temporary plate and that he hoped that it would make it all the way to Houston.
We did make it and are now safe at home, tomorrow a pressure washer and lots of Clorox.
Tex and Sharon

JamesTXSD · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:28 am Post subject:

Tex, that is hysterical! Mr. Green

SO glad to hear you made it home with no problems... heck, the Trooper stop wasn't a problem, it's a great story! Thumbs Up

Best wishes,
Jim

dotnmarty · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:09 am Post subject:

texasair · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:19 am Post subject:

Don't think the solar panels and the electric downriggers fit into my plans for the boat

toyman · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 10:30 am Post subject:

I KNEW Tex would end up with a C-Dory, just takes a little time to stew about it. All of that - trees in the hand rails, solar panels with sunburns, downriggers ( for lake Conway ~35' deep) AND he gets a name also, how can you beat a deal like that ? Very Happy

I saw the note Tex had posted about trying to contact Jim, so I called him. He (Jim) was peddling his body out on the streets of S. Texas Rolling Eyes

, believe me he has some stiff competition down there, and when I mentioned a free lunch - you could hear him folding shop and heading home to call Tex. Good on Ya Mates, this community is one GREAT reason to own a C-Dory, and be a Brat !

CONGRATULATIONS TEX & SHARON

JamesTXSD · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:02 am Post subject:

Ahhh... pedal vs peddle... good catch, Dave! Laughing

Now that I have my error for the year out of the way, Tyboo can rest easy. Mr. Green

And I think you know me well enough to know that my second career as an exotic male dancer really isn't the same thing as "peddling myself". Shame on you for even implying that. Embarassed

To bring this back on topic, Tex is considering installing an a/c unit on the boat... maybe you can offer to cut a big ol' hole in the top of his boat?

Best wishes,
Jim

texasair · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 9:31 pm Post subject:

I thought I would post up a photo of the little trees on the grab rail

hardee · Posted: Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:45 pm Post subject: Good luck and good find

Jim,

Bet I know why you did not post a photo of the inside of that cooler Twisted Evil

Looks like a good pressure washer and some clorox wouldn't hurt much.

Tex, Good luck and good find. Now there is an investment (anda project).

Harvey
SleepyC Moon