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C-Change
Joined: 19 Nov 2006 Posts: 106 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Change
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 1:59 pm Post subject: |
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Martin:
Sorry to hear of your water issue. We had a very similar issue a few years back when we took on fuel at the marina just north of Sidney ( can't remember the name at the moment). We did finally clear out all the water and got things running smoothly.
On this trip, we took on 30 gallons of gas at Friday Harbor and had no issues on the return trip.
Jan |
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 4:50 pm Post subject: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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Martin,
I would make sure the water is not coming in from you own spray through your fuel vents. A fuel filter water separator with a see through bottom that has a drain valve if water should collect might be in your future. We changed our fuel vents to the Attwood style and added clam shells to try and prevent water intrusion. We also added a fuel filter with water separator that has a see thru bowl with a drain. So far so good.
D.D. _________________ Chevrolet The Heart Beat Of America |
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Nomad
Photos: Nomad
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 5:00 pm Post subject: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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Thanks D.D. I will look into that. Were the Attwood fuel vents easy to fit?
Martin. |
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beermanPDX
Joined: 01 Feb 2012 Posts: 261 City/Region: Portland
State or Province: OR
Photos: Jean Marie
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Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 7:42 pm Post subject: |
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Barry & Patti - Thanks for the excellent job hosting this event. I had a great time at my first gathering and met some great new friends. I was even lucky enough to see whales on Saturday (near Lime Kiln Lighthouse) and Sunday (north of Everett / East side of Whidbey)....it was the icing on the cake.
A special thanks to Harvey / Sleepy C who went out of his way to herd and lead the Sequim Flotilla to Friday Harbor. Harvey is the epitome of the site's motto: "Just be nice."
Here's a link to some pics I uploaded to my album:
http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=beermanpdxFriday-Harbor-2013&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php _________________ Cheers
Rob
2008 25 Cruiser - Sold
2002 Nordic Tug 32/4 - Sold
1989 40 Tollycraft Sport Sedan |
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ghone
Joined: 13 Aug 2008 Posts: 1429 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: Thu May 23, 2013 10:29 pm Post subject: |
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Good possibility. My 19 had the vents facing fwd. Just loosened the backing nut and pointed the holes aft away from spray and rain. |
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
Photos: Will-C
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 8:01 am Post subject: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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Martin,
Changing your fuel vents is pretty easy. We have a Venture and it was an easy swap out. The Attwood model vents that we have are plastic so I added clam shells to ward off spray and to help prevent dock monsters from roughing them up.
D.D.
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 8:56 am Post subject: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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ATTWOOD 1670-3 - Attwood 90º Fuel Tank Vent 1670-3 - |
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Nomad
Photos: Nomad
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 1:13 pm Post subject: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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Thanks for the pics D.D. very helpful. The clam shell looks a good idea.
Martin. |
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timflan
Joined: 16 May 2006 Posts: 544 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Two Lucky Fish +1
Photos: Two Lucky Fish
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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Will-C wrote: | A fuel filter water separator with a see through bottom that has a drain valve if water should collect might be in your future. |
I have this, and I've never had a watery fuel problem. On the other hand, maybe I've just been lucky!
Quick question: How do you know when you've got WATER and not FUEL in the see-through bowl? Thanks! _________________ Timothy R. R. Flanagan |
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Lighthouse Express
Joined: 16 Jun 2012 Posts: 83 City/Region: Auburn, CA
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Lighthouse Express
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 2:14 pm Post subject: |
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Barry and Patty, thank you very much for the outstanding gathering! You seem to care and attend to every one who showed up. That tells me something about your personalities. Diane and I had the best time ever on the water since we acquired our C-Dory two years ago. Well worth our time coming up from California to make new friends. We will most certainly attend again in 2014.
Sleepy-C, a very experienced seaman, got up at 4:30AM on Friday morning to check on the weather made us feel safe crossing the channel from Sequim to Friday Harbor. He also made us feel welcome being first time C-Brats gathering attendees. A person you want to call your friend...
Jean Marie, also a first time CB gathering attendee invited us to what came out to be a very adventures cruise to Roche Harbor and whale watching. A very easy going and kind person we can call our friend now. We are glad to hear that he had a safe return to his family who we hope to meet sometime in the near future.
We are looking forward to seeing some of you again at the Lake Powell gathering in September...
Farewell _________________ "Life is Good" |
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Will-C
Joined: 21 Aug 2007 Posts: 2476 City/Region: Temple
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C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: Will-C
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 3:46 pm Post subject: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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Timflan,
Usually you can tell be looking a the water and gas will look like a vinegar and oil mixture. If in doubt attach a drain hose to the filters drain valve and drain into a clear container. Leave settle for a minute or two and if you have water it will be apparent as they gas and water will separate.
D.D. |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 7:27 pm Post subject: |
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Heinz,
Thanks for the kind words. Much appreciated, but maybe overkill. I'm just glad to share the C-Dory / C-Brat experience. Sorry we didn't get to see the sunrise over the strait, it is really worth getting up early for.
Thanks for doing the Vessel Safety inspection. You do a good job there and thanks for sharing.
I hope to get the chance to make a southward trip sometime. If and when, I will let you know.
Harvey
SleepyC
_________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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serenitymay1995
Joined: 16 Dec 2007 Posts: 89 City/Region: Cumberland
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Gumption
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Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 8:19 pm Post subject: friday harbour |
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thank you patty and barry. we had a great time and really enjoyed Friday harbour. this was our first time clearing customs by water so now we know what to do. very gracious hosts, thanks again |
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416rigby
Joined: 31 Mar 2004 Posts: 1208 City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2001
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Foggy Dew
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Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 9:26 pm Post subject: |
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Tim,
Since water sinks in fuel, it will settle to the bottom of the see-through bowl and look like little clear marbles moving around on the bottom of the bowl. Drain it out and you're good to go.
Rick _________________ "Life's too short to hunt with an ugly gun"
At last...home for good in the Great Northwest!
2001 22 Cruiser "Foggy Dew" 2006-2013 |
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bridma
Joined: 13 Sep 2011 Posts: 1155 City/Region: Comox
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Nomad
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Posted: Sat May 25, 2013 11:55 pm Post subject: 05/18 - 05/19 - Friday Harbor Gathering |
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starcrafttom wrote: | You should be able to drain the carbs easily
. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6aeedmzfjXY
at 4:53 in this really good video you see the drain plug for the carbs. You should be able to just drain the carbs with out taking them apart by removing this plug. Do that and turn the motor over for a minute to clear the lines. Then hook up to good gas and try to start it. Remember to pump the fuel bulb until its hard. Please give that a try before spending money. should not take more then 10 mins. |
Yipeeeee, I'm up and running again. You were right Tom. Drain off the carbs, I did this three times, and pump fresh fuel through, and away we go Now to fess up. I was nervous about tinkering with the carbs, so Jamie on "Anonomous", who lives 5 miles away, came over and took me through it. It is so much easier now having seen it done in real life.
Martin. |
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