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thechadmiller
Joined: 20 Jan 2018 Posts: 85 City/Region: Portland
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2017
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Agostino
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Posted: Sat Mar 03, 2018 11:41 pm Post subject: VBerth Electrical-area cover thingy |
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Has anybody done anything to improve the crappy curtain that covers the wiring in the vberth? We got our new boat yesterday and some of the velcro is already coming off. Before just putting more velcro on, thought maybe there was some smart mod somebody did already? Thanks |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
Photos: JMR-TOO
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:20 am Post subject: Re: VBerth Electrical-area cover thingy |
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thechadmiller wrote: | Has anybody done anything to improve the crappy curtain that covers the wiring in the vberth? We got our new boat yesterday and some of the velcro is already coming off. Before just putting more velcro on, thought maybe there was some smart mod somebody did already? Thanks |
The older C-dorys had snaps attaching that cover, works great.
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SEA3PO
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1835 City/Region: Chester
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SEA3PO
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 10:31 am Post subject: |
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Even earlier boats had a fiberglass cover that not only looks good but is a proper way to cover the wiring...wonder why the company does not make that panel anymore.?
JMR-TOO has a 2003 boat and has the canvas and I have a 2003 and I have the panel...so I guess that is when they quit making them...
Joel
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Marco Flamingo
Joined: 09 Jul 2015 Posts: 1154 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Limpet
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Tom on Icarus
Joined: 15 Sep 2007 Posts: 175 City/Region: Campbell River, Vancouver Island
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Tranquil~C
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 1:31 pm Post subject: |
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I too would like to see what others have done to make a hard cover over the electrical business behind the helm.
Our 1999 CD22 had the fiberglass cover. Made for a nice finish. Our CD25 just has the fabric cover and I have never liked it.
Cheers, Tom _________________ 22 Cruiser "Icarus" 2005 - 2011
25 Cruiser "Tranquil~C" 2011 - 2019
30 Commander (to be named) 2019 - |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 2:23 pm Post subject: |
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SEA3PO wrote: | Even earlier boats had a fiberglass cover that not only looks good but is a proper way to cover the wiring...wonder why the company does not make that panel anymore.?
JMR-TOO has a 2003 boat and has the canvas and I have a 2003 and I have the panel...so I guess that is when they quit making them...
Joel
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JMRII was a 1991 22' cruiser, it also had the canvas & snaps.
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SEA3PO
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 1835 City/Region: Chester
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SEA3PO
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Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2018 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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I would bet that the company still has the mold for the fiberglass piece...if enough folks asked them ...possibly they would make them available to those that wanted them...it really would not be hard to make a mold from an existing piece...
Joel
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3362 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 11:37 am Post subject: |
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My '07 has the fabric and snaps. It is some sort of plasticized material. It could be better but it gets the job done. |
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Aurelia
Joined: 21 Aug 2009 Posts: 2331 City/Region: Gig Harbor
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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Fabric and snaps here, but we added a 3/8in panel of closed cell foam cut to fit on the inside of the fabric and it adds shape/smoothness to the covering and pads/protects any bumps to the panel by v berth dwellers. Cheap and quick,
Greg _________________ Greg, Cindie & Aven
Gig Harbor
Aurelia - 25 Cruiser sold 2012
Ari - 19 Cruiser sold 2023
currently exploring with "Lia", 17 ft Bullfrog Supersport Pilothouse |
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little wing
Joined: 21 Sep 2016 Posts: 110 City/Region: Oakland
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Toots
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Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2018 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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Let's make this more fun. Show us your rats nest. Here's mine. Oh my, yes, I have some work to do. Woe is me, where to start.
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 875 City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 10:06 am Post subject: |
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My 2000 model has the molded fiberglass cover that is screwed in place at the top and bottom flange. Though it does look better than the canvas (IMO), the canvas can quickly be removed to change fuses, if needed.
I remember seeing a photo of another Brats' boat that had been modified by placing a small piece of wood trim at the top and bottom flange (the trim was slotted), to allow the fiberglass panel to slide inboard for removal (no screws or snaps to deal with).
This is one mod that is on MY list... _________________ Steve Baum
Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018 |
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Hunkydory
Joined: 28 Mar 2005 Posts: 2652 City/Region: Cokeville, Wyoming
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C-Dory Year: 2000
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 11:29 am Post subject: |
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Our 2000 had the fiberglass cover too. When I added hydraulic steering & a auto pilot an aluminum extension had to be added to the fiberglass. This took up more more room than I liked, along with the hassle of removing it, whenever access to the electrical was needed, made me switch to a vinyl type covering with snaps. I much prefer the look & ease of access of the vinyl & snaps over the solid fiberglass. I sleep on that side or the middle & have not had a problem of head contact messing with the electric. The hydraulic hoses from the auto pilot & regular hydraulic steering hoses do a good job of creating a protective buffer just under the cover.
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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smckean (Tosca)
Joined: 18 Jan 2014 Posts: 974 City/Region: Guemes Island (Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
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Posted: Tue Mar 06, 2018 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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I presume my "solution" will be considered a bad idea (and maybe it is....I'd be interested if someone thinks so); but I simply removed the canvas cover and never looked back. My wife sleeps on that side (feet toward bow), and she clears the naked wires easily. Doesn't seem to be a problem. |
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Jazzmanic
Joined: 07 Feb 2005 Posts: 2231 City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 12:30 am Post subject: |
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I know other Brats created hard covers for the electrical area behind the helm but I just know Bruce on Carpy came up with a great one. Bruce was a true master craftsman and is greatly missed. Check out his albums. He was truly amazing. RIP Bruce.
Peter _________________ Peter & Caryn
C-Dancer - 2005 22' Cruiser 2005-2017
Island Time - 2018 Ranger Tug 23 2017-2022
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 875 City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
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Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:08 am Post subject: |
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Peter,
Thanks for the post with Bruce's photo. This IS the photo that I was trying to describe in my note.
Now that this is fresh in my mind, I may have to move ahead and make it happen, as I am tired of the screws that eventually wear out their mounting holes through normal boat movement/vibration.
Best regards,
Steve Baum |
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