SO WHAT DID YOU DO WITH OR ON YOUR C-DORY TODAY??

Sea Wolf · Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 1:03 pm Post subject:

Nice job! Should be copied by quite a few Airhead owners!

Here's a link to the whole photo set:

http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_albumName=album2981&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Joe. Teeth

Knipet · Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 2:43 pm Post subject:

Very clean and tiddy install on that Airhead - excellent!

colbysmith · Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 8:14 pm Post subject:

If that's on a 22 Cruiser, what did you remove to make the enclosed head? It does look like a very nice setup that interests me, but I don't really want to give up cabin space I currently have. Colby

srbaum · Posted: Wed May 08, 2019 8:44 pm Post subject:

Colby,
This was done in the factory head space of a 26'...

colbysmith · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 2:32 pm Post subject:

That explains it. I was thinking it was on Osprey....CD22 as shown in your profile....

srbaum · Posted: Thu May 09, 2019 6:41 pm Post subject:

Colby,
I liked the name enough, that the new boat has the same monicker... My other boats are also bird names, with the exception of the Corsair trimaran.

Swee Pea · Posted: Thu Jul 18, 2019 5:35 pm Post subject: Swee Pea Clean Up

2004 22' Cruiser getting buffed and waxed by pros. Also installing Vetus Stainless Steel Portholes. Was going to do it myself, but a local shop made me an offer I couldn't refuse. They have the equipment, know how, and experience.
While she is off the trailer, I am cleaning and spiffing up the trailer.

John
Swee Pea

Micahbigsur@msn.com · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 2:02 pm Post subject:

In the last year since we bought our 2003 cd25 in South Dakota:
Replaced the anchor, rode and windlass
All new camper top and frame.
I welded up a new aluminum radar arch to mount the new Simrad 4G radar that is part of our new Simrad combo chartplotter system.
I installed a new solar system on the cabin top along with a 30 amp controller.
I instaled 2 new solar vents.
Traded in the 2003 Honda 135 for 200 and 9.9 Suzukis
I power buffed out the faded gell coat and applied the new name lettering.
Installed 5 new stainless grab handles around the boat.
3 new and larger batteries, removed the single battery switch and replaced with individual switchs and added a battery combiner.
2 new larger bilge pumps and switchs.
Installed a new 30 amp battery charger and wiring.
Replaced 3 110 volt outlets with GFI outlets.
Added 4 new 12 bolt outlets, 1 for the new portable Engel freezer.
Changed out the old rv fridge for a new efficient marine fridge.
Added shelving and teak galley organizers.
Pulled out the 6 gallon space waster waterheater and added a 2.5 gallon Bosch below and behind the galley sink.
Installed raw water foot pumps for the galley and head along with a new faucet and 40 micron filter and hand pump.
Added a head sink with a corian counter, along with removing the salt water head and installing an Airhead.
I installed a new vhf with AIS.
Added a SSB/ham radio.
Put in a new Bluetooth marine stereo.
Replaced a lot of old wiring and added several new 12V fuse blocks.
Had many of the cushions reupolstered and cut new foam for everything.
Removed the 2 burner Origo stove and put in a single burner one, added a BBQ grill on the stern rail along with a stern anchor flat strap reel.
We just ordered a Spectra watermaker we still need to install so we will be ready to cruise the Sea of Cortez next winter.
That was most of what we did this last year.

bridma · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 3:02 pm Post subject:

Wished you lived closer to me, we could be friends..............lol

Martin.

Micahbigsur@msn.com · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 8:40 pm Post subject:

I wish I lived closer to you Monterey bay kind of sucks for boating adventure, but it does force us to get away to new places.
I looked at some of your Nomad projects and it looks like you are doing pretty well on your own! It seems like you came over from a lifetime of sailing as we did.

bridma · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 9:45 pm Post subject:

Yep I was a sailor (RN as well). Took up sailing around 1980, had several sail boats from 22' to 33', switched to the dark side with Nomad 2011.
Sold Nomad 2017 and bought a Camano Troll. As we got older, found our C-Dory getting smaller! Admiral said the dinette seats and the v-berth were giving her hip pain and wanted more luxury.
I miss my C-Dory but the Troll sure is comfortable. We made many friends with the C-Dory family. Once a Brat, always a Brat.

Martin
Gypsy Rose
Camano Troll.

Fishcatcher907 · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 9:47 pm Post subject: Re: Swee Pea Clean Up

gulfcoast john · Posted: Sat Jul 20, 2019 10:03 pm Post subject: today

Today was our 35th wedding anniversary (40th dating). So, to do something somewhat romantic, Eileen thought I should comply with Lake Champlain regs in advance by removing the last leg of the blackwater tank macerator discharge hose. Less messy than I thought it would be, and cleaned up with Lysol wipes and Chlorox.

Otherwise, it was everything a 35th wedding anniversary should be, and we hope you have one too!

Cheers!
John

gstraub · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 8:32 am Post subject:

Our 31st anniversary was last week. We didn't do something quite as romantic as work on the head plumbing, but Barbara suggested we take the C-Dory up river to Cobb Island and have crabs and shrimp for our anniversary. It was a great way to spend the day.

Gerhard

TyBoo · Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 9:21 am Post subject: Re: today