The new 2nd Byte, ie: Last Byte

Mighty Bite · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 4:15 am Post subject: The new 2nd Byte, ie: Last Byte

Yep, Les has another one in the oven. I sold the original 2nd Byte so Les is rigging out a new 22 C-Dory Cruiser which should be ready for dipping in late May or early June, at which time I will hook her up and bring her back up the Alaska highway to Fairbanks. Here is what the final ( Ha!, it never really ends, does it?), initially rigged out unit will include.

2004 22' C-Dory cruiser
Cabernet accent color
Non-colored non-skid (C-Dory white)
Dubonnet ujpholstery
Grey decks (cockpit & interior) and floorboard accent color
Door & shelf in lieu of ice box
Tall Top cabin
Wallas stove/heater
Sprint 600 vertical windlass (300' 1/2" & 25' 1/4"chain)
BRM-3 bow roller
Opening front center window
Electric wipers, port & starboard
Ritchie Explorer compass
Swim step/starboard side
BayStar hydraulic steering
Lenco electric trim tabs with trim indicators
2 Scotty gimbal mounts for downriggers
Plugins for Scotty downriggers
2 Scotty electric downriggers
Cockpit floorboards
Washdown pump, t'eed into freshwater system
Camper canvas incl. window covers, matching trim color,
Transom rail

Electronics and Accessories:
Icom 402 VHF radio w/Shakespeare Galaxy 4' antenna
Raymarine C80 Super System package, incl. Radar, GPS, Sounder,
2kw Radome
Radar Arch (ala Les & Seth Brooks)
Precision rod holders, 2 ea side of arch
Raymarine ST6001 S1 autopilot
Raymarine ST600R autopilot remote
Xantex True Charge 20 amp charger & inlet
Blue Top Optima batteries (2)

Motor Package:
Johnson J90hp 4 stroke main
Key switch panel
Honda 9.9hp electric, Power Thrust kicker
Full guages incl. tachometer with fuel flow meter
Teleflex TFXtreme shift & throttle cables
Racor fuel/water separator
Battery selector switch
TrollMaster

Trailer:
King KRT4600# Trailer
Galvanized
Tandem Axle
Stainless disc surge brakes, both axles
Spare tire assembly
Spare tire carrier with spindle and hub
Poly keep caps, bow stop and bow cross member roller
Side load guides

Oh yeah, have to say that Les and Kathy @ EQ Harbor Services have been great to work with. Putting up with me, even from a distance, has to be a challenge and they have aquitted themselves admirably.

That's all folks! Enjoy!

DaveS · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 4:44 am Post subject:

Congratulations Mark!

I like your list of "jewelry"......you even ordered a big Johnson as well.
The finished product will be a "work of art" by Les and Kathy. I'm thrilled for you! Laughing

Jon - CLou · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 9:41 am Post subject:

WOW! Way to go Mark and I really like your list of toys. You're going to have a blast with that baby!

Pat Anderson

And you have EXQUISTE taste in trim color, I must say! Wink

Sawdust · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 11:17 am Post subject:

Hey old buddy,

Ya done good! I'll have about 100 hours break-in time on her for you - and maybe a couple of fish in the box.

Dusty

Mighty Bite · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 5:03 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the comments. I'll admit we are hyped up a bit in anticipation.
Will be driving down to pick it up and tow it back up. When I get back to Fairbanks with it I might have to take time to grab a few winks, load up and head for Valdez and PWS.

Hey Sawdust, appreciate your breaking it in for me and scattering some fish parts around on it. Reckon that will make it feel "reel" comfortable.

Sawdust · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 10:25 pm Post subject:

Mark,

My pleasure! I know it's painful, but I'll do it.

Why I stay down in this area:

http://jos.maritimeofficer.com/lars1.htm

This could interest a lot of the old salts!

Dusty

Chivita · Posted: Wed Apr 28, 2004 11:14 pm Post subject:

Mark, how about "3rd Byte", "Best Byte" "Big Byte" or "Dory Bit"? "Last Byte" kinda closes the door for future upgrades. Dusty's a good example of leaving yourself open for yet another C-Dory, in fact how about a contest in which we try to guess how many C-Dory products Dusty has owned? Not that I'm jealous or anything!

Chivita Dave

Mighty Bite · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 12:39 am Post subject:

Hey Sawdust,

I admire your tolerance for pain and your willingness, no,.........eagerness,
to go the extra mile in the accommodation of a fellow mariner. I am in your everlasting debt!

Wow, that is some real serious icing conditions. Very impressive pictures. The topside weight caused by severe icing has been a death knell for a number of boats over the years.

Take care and see you soon.

Mighty Bite · Posted: Thu Apr 29, 2004 1:02 am Post subject:

I see your point Chivita Dave. "Last Byte" does sound kind of final doesn't it. Actually Les came up with the best name and even though it is repeatable in mixed company, it will remain nameless here. Primarily because I think Les would like to save it for one of "his" future boats. I would feel a bit guilty sniping it out from under him. Eh Eh!

At any rate, until the boat gets the name placed on it, we will keep an open mind,hmmmmm.

Doing a dossier' on the Dustmeisters C-Dory products might be doable, though not without considerable effort. Doing a complete one on C-Dory's, plus, would be a daunting task which reaches beyond even my wild imagination.

Da Nag · Posted: Wed May 05, 2004 10:56 am Post subject:

Wow, Mark. She's going to be a beauty.

Two things you might consider, now that I've had Da Nag out a few times with a similar configuration:

- Lencos. Love 'em, but I'm not getting enough lift when things are heavy - full tanks, full water, cooler in back, 3 people on-board. I don't have a fin on the main; I'll probably add one, but I think I'd go for the next size up on the tabs if I did it over again - Les can tell you what size I have.

- Trailer winch. This is one of those "nice to have" options, but I love it. Fulton makes a big, 2-speed winch - I think it's the model 3700. The handle pops off using a spring-loaded clip for switching between high/low gears. That low speed is incredible; I easily cranked a fully loaded Da Nag about 4 feet up the bunks the other day - a little kid could have done it.

Congrats - you're going to love it.

On edit...

Just checked, I have TT12x9E's - 9" hinge length, and 12" depth. I'd opt for 12x12's if doing it again - there appears to be plenty of room for them with a single/kicker/swim step setup.

By not enough lift, I mostly meant lateral trim. With two seated to port and the load described above, there is not enough adjustability with 12x9's to level the boat - close, but not quite.