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Morning Star
Joined: 22 Nov 2009 Posts: 110 City/Region: St. Petersburg
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Morning Star
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:51 am Post subject: |
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Casey & Mary,
The Garhauer lift installation looks great! How tall is the vertical support bar and how long is the horizontal lift arm? Which Garhauer part number did you use? Is it easy to setup, remove, and stow when underway? Where do you stow it on board between uses? I like it! _________________ Jim |
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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: Sun Apr 07, 2013 9:09 am Post subject: |
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Looks good, Casey & Mary! Being able to keep the pedals and seats in while underway is a great solution for time AND space. Have a great summer - we'll be looking forward to the updates!
Best wishes,
Jim & Joan _________________ Jim & Joan
CD-25 "Wild Blue" (sold August 2014)
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/
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Casey
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1094 City/Region: The Villages(FL)
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: "Dessert 1st"
Photos: Dessert 1st
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:05 am Post subject: Garhauer comments and details.... |
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We should be able to leave the lift in place with the hook connected to the kayak straps (but loosened so it's not carrying a load). If leaving it in place doesn't work we can easily remove it and secure the main pole to the roof, collapse the boom, and store it 'somewhere. (We would prefer to leave it in place since dismounting while on the water would risk dropping something overboard.)
The lift (model LD 6-1 w/34" arm) can be seen at: http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=41
The assembly consists of four parts. (1) the boom which hinges and fits into the upper pole, (2) the support ring which provides stability for the main pole, (3) the main pole (which we had made taller at 57" ... normally 27") to accommodate the higher lift necessary for the kayak to clear the cabin roof, and (4) the lower ball mount. The ball mount can either be screwed in place or through bolted (a backing plate is provided).
For highway speeds we will transport the kayak atop the truck then lift it to the boat at the launch ramp.
While at Lake Powell (SEP 2012) we found that the kayak rack on the boat worked fine - but getting the kayak up/down was NOT 'fun. As a result, we mostly towed at displacement speed. Now (hopefully) we'll be able to EASILY launch or retrieve the kayak in a matter of minutes, and cruise at either displacement or planing speeds.
Best,
Casey&Mary _________________ 2013 CC23 "Katmai" renamed "Dessert 1st"
2006 CC23 "Katmai" (purchased August 2009)
2003 CD22 "Naknek" (sold May 2008) |
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jennykatz
Joined: 15 Dec 2003 Posts: 1678 City/Region: naples
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Little Treasurer
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 11:46 am Post subject: kayak |
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Casey it looks good Great job . Are you guys doing the Northwest again this summer or doing East Coast (Erie canal etc) Take care Jim _________________ retired 8/08 from UAL, still working pt tm
Duck c-22 cruiser sold 6/23/08
06 Venture Cruiser with merc115CT
00 cd16 cruiser honda 40 sold 3/12 |
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Casey
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1094 City/Region: The Villages(FL)
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: "Dessert 1st"
Photos: Dessert 1st
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:14 pm Post subject: |
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Jim,
We are currently in AZ and will head for Prince Rupert around the first of May, and plan to be in SE Alaska for Jun/Jul/Aug.
Best,
Casey&Mary |
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RobMcClain
Joined: 21 May 2012 Posts: 355 City/Region: Summerlin, NV
State or Province: NV
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Freedom
Photos: Freedom
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 12:17 pm Post subject: |
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Beautiful job Casey & Mary. Gives the boat even more of that wonderfully rugged mini-trawler look. Should be great to have in Alaska! As time and technology allows, I hope you're planning on writing a cruising blog describing your upcoming trip. I definitely looking forward to reading it!
Rob |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1428 City/Region: Nanaimo
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kerri On
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 5:13 pm Post subject: |
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Looks great Casey! That should solve the heavy lifting. You guys enjoy your r and r in Hawaii. Then load up and hit the road. See you up north. George and Carolyn |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2657 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
State or Province: WY
C-Dory Year: 2000
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunkydory
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Posted: Sun Apr 07, 2013 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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Casey & Mary,
Very well done! If the Mokai didn't tow so well, I'd be copying your project.
I'm sure envious of your three month Alaska plans this summer. We must wait for next year, but sure wished we could make it this year with the possibility of some shared experiences up there.
Jay _________________ Jay and Jolee 2000 22 CD cruiser Hunkydory
I will not waste my days in trying to prolong them------Jack London
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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
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Posted: Mon Apr 08, 2013 11:22 am Post subject: |
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Good no. Casey. Hope to see you guys before you head north up the Passage. _________________ El and Bill (former live-aboards)
Halcyon 2000 CD 22 Bought 2000 Sold 2012
http://cruisingamerica-halcyondays.com/ |
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