Byrdman's CD18

fiddlersgreen6 · Posted: Wed May 17, 2006 10:44 am Post subject:

Byrdman-- boat looks great, if it dosen't polish out to your expectations look into re-gel-coating instead of painting, I have done both and have been a lot happier with the gel-coat process, especially if you are going to keep the boat for any lenght of time. See you in Maryland-----Rich

Byrdman · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 2:46 pm Post subject:

Just posted some photo's from the rehab shop on C-Byrd. I should be able to get her wet in about a week!!! Photo's are in the C-Byrd photo album, under the username "byrdman" of our photo albumns. Now I wonder why these updates did not show up on the home page under the photo albumns updated area???? Hummmm?

Byrdman · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 2:47 pm Post subject:

wow... they just did show up... real hummmmm

Da Nag · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 3:02 pm Post subject:

Buck · Posted: Thu Jun 01, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject:

I like this C-Dory history too.......
Dug out some old C-Dory sales sheets I have, It lists a 1991 Johnson 70, with manual T&T at $4000, installed on boat.
There was a 19' Angler offered in 1991 for $15,800, and a opional rear cabin bulkhead for $1000. That's neat.
The 22' Cruiser was $18,800.
Optional fuel systems were....
36 Gal. $450.
58 Gal. $600. Wonder what that looked like.
A 1992 price sheet list a 70 hp Johnson still @ $4000.
Don't have a 1993 price for a 70 hp Johnson, but of interest is a
Heater, 4000 BTU Kerosene forced air, by Wallas......$850!! What a deal!
Canvas Bulkhead for a 19' Angler, $275
1994, now it reads, 70 hp Johnson, installed price, $4600. later in the year,$4765, and for power T&T, $5650
The 19' was no longer offered, and a 22' Cruiser went for $20,900.
I would gess a 1985 70 hp Johnson went for around $3600.
Also, C-Dory listed a line of open skiffs, in 8', 10' a very nice looking boat, a 12', 14', 16', and a 17footer. They all had the C-Dory molded in lap strake topsides just like the bigger boats do. I would like to see C-Dory bring these boats back, I want a little boat to row around locally, and be able to carry in the back of the pickup truck. Am looking at Gig Harbor Boats Works, nice looking boats, but $$$$$$!

Byrdman · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject:

Yea Buck.... a lot of history with some of our boats...

Wonder if any have had that Peter Max look from the 60s?? Can yall hear Inagadanaveda Baby by Iron Butterfly in the background??? All 17:03 of her??? Well... crank it up and take a look at C-Byrd.... Flashback during her retro work... This boat has some stories to share I am sure.

Will attempt to do the cut-n-paste thing from the C-Byrd photo albums, inside of FreeByrd photo album... Lets see....

Byrdman · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:23 pm Post subject:

nope... help from one or our picture posting nerds is requested...

now I meant nerd in a nice way... Beer

Da Nag · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:32 pm Post subject:

Byrdman · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:45 pm Post subject:

Go spot go!!!

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 9:52 pm Post subject:

I've met the Byrdman in person and he don't need no monkey! Shocked

I think he's got enough organs, but I can't prove it.... Very Happy

charlie

Byrdman · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 2:12 pm Post subject:

Oh they have my lady C-Byrd getting all dressed up and ready for the prom. This is too much... I am glad I do not have real children... Rolling Eyes

two new pics in C-Byrd's album, which is inside of FreeByrd album

Papillon · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 3:29 pm Post subject:

Hidie-Ho Byrdman,
The C-Byrd looks great in her prom garb, but tell me...is she going with the re-gelcoat or the paint man? Is she having her bottom sides done to match her topsides work? Are you sure you are going to get her back....any time soon? Lots of Questions....How much are you willing to pay to see your baby become Prom Queen when it gets right down to it? Very Happy

Byrdman · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 6:34 pm Post subject:

Yep, paint from the top of her head....to the bottom of her bottom... Embarassed

She is starting to get SSSSSSHHHHHHHIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNNNNNYYYYYYY!

oldgrowth · Posted: Fri Jun 09, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject:

Byrdman – your boat is starting to look really good. Also, looks like it snowed in Florida or somebody got a lot of overspray on the ground.

I assume it is just white sand but looking at the picture it does look like a light dusting of snow.

Byrdman · Posted: Sat Jun 10, 2006 8:12 am Post subject:

Well you are close... Oyster shells....with the always present sand..but ya see the shells. Great for driveways....but much better at the bar with a cool one with friends for sure.

Byrdman