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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 10:55 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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I was thinking this year that instead of all the fun stuff Dr. Bob mentioned, is to instead hold a boat waxing and detailing clinic.


Oh, that's good to know, as I didn't get time to get a lot of wax on Midnight Flyer at the end of last season due to coming back from the Snake and Columbia Rivers when it was already below freezing here at home! I'll put Midnight Flyer up as representative of the 22 footers for you or Bob to demonstrate proper technique in waxing and detailing a C-Dory! Mr. Green Xmas Naughty Xmas Naughty
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thataway



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PostPosted: Sat Jan 06, 2018 11:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think those who are under 80 years of age, should wax the boats of those are over 80 years of age! (hopefully the sub octogenarians should outnumber the octogenarians!)
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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 10:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think we should lower that age to 60. Mr. Green Something tells me we're going to have more fun this year. Xmas Tongue Counting the days. This years cold sucks! Colby
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Marco Flamingo



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 11:33 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

hardee wrote:
it is only 3,055 miles one way from here

Harvey


Harvey,

You must know a short cut. I just looked it up and got 3,176 (48 hours on the road) Dewatto to St. John's. That's cutting across WY and NE, where I'm not sure I want to be towing in early March. Going I-5 through LA and southern states is 3,567 (54 hours). If it was only 3,055 miles one way, I'd go in a heart beat.

What is all this talk about boats and wax? Is it a Florida requirement? How do you apply it to the bottom? Is it like a bikini wax?

Mark
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Chris P



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:38 pm    Post subject: St Augustine to Hontoon Reply with quote

Thanks for the input on the St John's from Jacksonville. I'm planning on three days to make the trip, and looking forward to seeing everyone there.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Having just driven 2300 miles across the USA--I can vouch that a "29 hour drive" according to Mr Garmin,--is closer to 4 to 5 days---sure did I it in 35 hours yours about 60 years ago! (without freeways)...

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What is all this talk about boats and wax? Is it a Florida requirement? How do you apply it to the bottom? Is it like a bikini wax?


It has to do with something called "sunshine"...abundant in supply in Florida..,
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Lew 25



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lets be fair and compromise the age to 70. Lew
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colbysmith



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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

We going to see you Lou this year, at Hontoon? Hope so. I think you'd enjoy it! Colby
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 5:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Alright....everyone must wax or polyglow their own boat. Bottom waxing will be optional and not required if you have bottom paint. For anyone who has never waxed the bottom of their hull I recommend waterproof wax applied by a mermaid. You mite be able to find one at Weeki Wachee State Park here in Florida. The Sun down here can turn a new boat into a very old looking boat in no time at all. Wax on wax off....Tom
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

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Alright....everyone must wax or polyglow their own boat


Party pooper... Mr. Green Moon Razz
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 07, 2018 6:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Marco Flamingo wrote:
hardee wrote:
it is only 3,055 miles one way from here

Harvey


Harvey,

You must know a short cut. I just looked it up and got 3,176 (48 hours on the road) Dewatto to St. John's. That's cutting across WY and NE, where I'm not sure I want to be towing in early March. Going I-5 through LA and southern states is 3,567 (54 hours). If it was only 3,055 miles one way, I'd go in a heart beat.

What is all this talk about boats and wax? Is it a Florida requirement? How do you apply it to the bottom? Is it like a bikini wax?

Mark


Mark, I figured from Sequim. That extra 125 miles you are looking at is just getting out of Seattle I'm sure. Shocked Confused

See, no problem, just come over to Sequim and we can leave from here Wink

Or maybe it was a Google typo:oops:

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Lew 25



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 1:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Colby, Hontoon is on my list bot not this year. It is not the 2237 miles but the snow and ice to get the C-Dory out and the possible road conditions getting there. I have a lot of practice at that driving but are completely done with WORK. My cat claw may be out in April for Fort Peck then to the Chippewa Flowage for the end of May. Beginning of June to Apostle Islands ( depending on weather). Yellowstone Lake and Blaine and Bellingham in Aug. Lake Powell ??? in Sept. If something really, really interesting comes up (like the 2017 Snake Columbia River trip) situations can and will change Lew
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 8:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Lew, still not sure if my Alaska trip is going to pan out this summer or not. If not, let me know when you are going to do the Apostle Islands. If I'm not in Alaska, I'd be happy to join you. Also, Tom & Joyce off the C-Otter (doing this event) may be planning Isle Royal again, this time right after Independence Day. I'm also planning on doing Lake Powell towards the end of September for the gathering being planned there. And probably the Mississippi gathering in early September. First this event in March, then Friday Harbor in May. I'll pretty much need to make up my mind by April rather I'm doing Alaska this summer or not. Colby
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Water Bill



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PostPosted: Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tom,

I am a previous C-Dory 22 owner, still a C-Brat. I had my 22 from 2007 to early 2017. I attended quite a few CBGT at Lake Powell and a couple at Yellowstone Lake when I lived in Colorado. I know live in South Carolina and now have a Ranger Tug R-23, I drove out and picked up in Seattle last summer. I have never been to the St. Johns River and would sure like to attend this years CBGT and be able to share in your's and everyone elses knowledge and experiences with what looks like a fantastic cruising area. So if it is alright with you, I will sign up and start planning to be there in March.

Bill Roche

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PostPosted: Tue Jan 09, 2018 10:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Bill
Of course you're welcome to signup for the CBGT at Hontoon Island. Once a C-Brat always a C-Brat. So far the number signed up has not exceeded capacity. I'm sure you will love exploring the St. Johns and its tributaries. It will be interesting to see a R-23.

ALL...If anyone needs to camp with an RV, there is a newer KOA campground down river next to Ed Stone Park.

The tent area and cabins at Hontoon Island will be open again in March. All state park campground reservations are done through ReserveAmerica. The marina slips are first come first served....no problem as we are midweek.

Everyone remember the silent auction that the Clow's run. Clean out your boat and shed's and bring your goodies that you no longer need. All proceeds go to Hontoon Island State Park to improve the park. Its a special place.

Everyone be sure to signup for the gathering on this site and also signup on the link below setup by Ken Elliot.

https://form.jotform.com/60634279765163

Colby....Yes...The C-Otter plans to go to Isle Royal on Lake Superior right after the 4th of July. All set up for Lake Trout fishing. More work than "begging" at the dock for fish.....although that worked well last year!

Till next time....Tom
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