I finally have my C-Dory!

mutski · Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 10:51 pm Post subject: I finally have my C-Dory!

I flew to Montana Friday and completed the purchase of a 2005 C-Dory 22 Cruiser, sight unseen on the recommendation of a good marine surveyor. I've never done such a thing before! Today I rented a U-Haul pickup and towed itt from storage in Shelton, WA to the TOTE Maritime freight terminal in Tacoma. It should arrive in Anchorage on Sunday; then I will tow it to its new home in Homer, Alaska. Cool

Now lots of learning, cleaning and updates to do! I expect eventually to replace the Hummingbird fishfinder with a good chartplotter. I think it's going to get a new name with its Alaska numbers. I found a denaming ceremony to ensure continued good luck:
http://www.johnvigor.com/Denaming.html

With luck, I'll put it in Kachemak Bay next week! It should be the perfect boat for beachcombing, camping and exploring shallow side bays. In fact, C-Dory seems like the only boat that fits all the requirements for shallow draft, comfort and safety. I'm excited!

Here are some pix:

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Peter & Judy · Posted: Mon May 23, 2022 11:05 pm Post subject:

I also bought the same boat sight unseen in Whitehorse, Yukon and hauled at back to Alberta, after a cruise on Atlin Lake. Mistaya began her journey at EQ Marine and had two owners in Port Townsend before she made the journey by barge to Alaska and then to Yukon. Enjoy your boat, you'll have lots of fun.

Catman · Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 1:05 am Post subject:

What a journey! Have fun and keep us updated.

cbbernard · Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 7:11 am Post subject:

As a former Homer resident and a newish owner of a 22 Cruiser, from where I'm sitting you're making all good choices. Congratulations. That's a great boat for the Bay.

ssobol · Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 11:16 am Post subject: Re: I finally have my C-Dory!

mutski · Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 1:47 pm Post subject:

SSobl - I am having trouble figuring how to post photos in this forum. Here is another attempt/ If it works, I will add more.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/dRCmWwV6kbS2HJXx6

ssobol · Posted: Tue May 24, 2022 6:26 pm Post subject:

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 12:19 pm Post subject:

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Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed May 25, 2022 12:26 pm Post subject:

Somehow the (LONG) deleted post screwed up the formatting, as it was too wide to display properly!

mutski · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 2:51 pm Post subject:

The epic journey is over, and my new C-Dory is parked in Homer, AK.

I feel lucky to have survived Interstate 5 in Washington. Towing the boat from Shelton, WA to the freight terminal in Tacoma, a tractor-trailer and I both tried to change lanes to the same hole in traffic. Happily, he yielded before I had time to react. I dropped the boat in Tacoma. Then driving to Seattle, a truck towing a house trailer changed lanes on top of me, and I wound up trapped on the dotted line between the trailer and an adjoining car. I can't even remember how I escaped, but in the process, I almost missed my exit. There were no cars behind, so I dashed across two lands and onto the ramp.

I was halfway down the ramp, when a state trooper pulled up behind me. I was sure he was going to ticket me for the house trailer conflict, but instead he chewed me out for crossing a white line to reach the ramp. Happily, he checked my Alaska license, said his buddy was attending the trooper academy in Sitka, and turned me loose. Then the light at the bottom of the ramp changed suddenly and I crossed the line so the car behind wouldn't hit me. The trooper stopped beside me. I didn't look at him, he didn't turn on his lights, the stoplight turned green and I left. By then, i was so rattled I wanted to stop and collect my wits, but there was no place to pull over.

Tote Maritime delivered my C-Dory safely to Anchorage. For any other Alaskans shipping boats, Tote charged about $7700, similar to Alaska Marine Lines or Samson Tug and Barge. But Tote runs twice weekly, takes four days to Anchorage and uses enclosed ships. The barge companies take two or three weeks and you boat rides exposed an an open deck. Tote seemed like a no-brainer.

The tow to Homer was uneventful, but our driveway was a trial. There isn't enough room to back it in, and after driving in forwards, there isn't enough room to turn it around. I had to drive into the weeds and jockey to get it out of the way. I see driveway improvements in me future!

Now to check it over before a maiden voyage...

thataway · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 6:58 pm Post subject:

A first journey never to be forgotten! Now you know about Seattle/I 5 traffic and why I avoided it at all costs when we kept boats in Sequim!

Thanks for the wonderful description of your "first tow" and welcome officially to C Brats. you will love the boat! Congratulations.

kaelc · Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2022 7:11 pm Post subject:

Was able to see the one picture, looks great and the dual axle trailer is nice and good for crossing multiple lanes of Seattle traffic! I’ve been there towing our 25. I’d don’t know if I’ll tow through Seattle again or head north to Alaska!

Enjoy, perfect timing for Alaska boating season!

Byrdman · Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2022 2:30 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard.
Im relearning some of this sites little how its dones,,, Great news is our administrators and others will get us thru the crawl walk run journey.
Bottom line... enjoy your boat.
Hi yall ! its been a while.

mutski · Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2022 2:24 pm Post subject: Photos

Tyboo set up my photo album and I posted pics from the move to Alaska. The link is under my name at left. Thanks Tyboo!

Yesterday I removed the old Humminbird fishfinder, transducer and speed wheel and installed the mount for a new Garmin Echomap 74sv chartplotter. This morning I drilled out the screw holes from the old transducer mount and filled them with epoxy. Wait, wait, wait..... As soon as it hardens, I can install the Garmin transducer.

I bought a heat gun to remove the Washington registration number, turned it on, heard a pop and smoke started pouring out. I guess I'll exchange it for a new one and try again.

Byrdman · Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2022 11:52 am Post subject:

Good Deal on having her home and getting busy tweak'n er out for your pleasures on the water. Enjoy the journey and Tyboo and administrators are top shelf folks for sure.