We bit the bullet--bought the boat

colobear

Well, we did it. I just came back from writing Les at EQ a deposit check on a new 22 cruiser he had in the yard. I'm in shock, my bank is gleeful and we should be able to take the soon-to-be named C-Cakes to the Lopez Island gathering. Les says he should have her ready in time so that will not be the maiden voyage.

C-Cakes has black trim, high top, radar arch; and will have twin Honda 40's, Raymarine C80, trimtabs, etc. etc.

Now we're really going to have to start paying attention to the accumulated wisdom and tips on this site.

And seriously, C-Brats was a major factor in our decision to buy a C-Dory. We could have gotten a 25' Bayliner Classic Cruiser for less money but it would not come with C-Brats attached. I have been monitoring this list for over a year and have been active for a few months. The camaraderie and kindness so evident every time I have been to the site has been really nice. The C-Dory folks have a great resource here, C-Brats sold the boat almost as much as the boat sold itself.

So thanks, folks. We will look forward to seeing you and asking question, after question, after question...

Barry and Patti Daniel
Colobear
C-Cakes

CatyMae n Steve · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:19 pm Post subject:

Congratulations!!

nscogin · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:43 pm Post subject:

Yea! I know how you feel. Our boat will be ready in 2 weeks!

Norma

Sea Wolf · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 9:54 pm Post subject:

Congratulations!!!!

Welcome to the C-Brat Party!

All questions gracefully accepted as long as they're not about Bayliners!

Joe.

oldgrowth · Posted: Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:43 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard Barry & Patti.

You didn't need the lottery after all and you ended up with a bigger boat than you originally considered. You made the right choice.

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:19 am Post subject:

CONGRATULATIONS Barry and Patti. Looking forward to seeing you at Lopez.

otterc · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:42 am Post subject:

Congratulations!! I too just bought a 2002 25 Cruiser. I am elated as well and also a little nervous especially about writing that large check. C-Brats was also influential in my decision making. I have watched this web site for a long time as I was making my decision and it is a real pleasure to feel amongst friends. It feels like a family with strong backup support. Bill

Alyssa Jean · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:46 am Post subject:

Same Congats to you also C-Otter. Welcome to the C-Dory family.

416rigby · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:15 pm Post subject:

COOL!

Knotty C · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 4:31 pm Post subject:

Barry and Patti,

Congratulations! We will see you at Lopez. Enjoy your boat.

Don and Dee

SunFish · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:18 pm Post subject:

I look forward to seeing you both at Lopez.

Lane

ps It was Morehouse.

Island Ranger · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 6:48 pm Post subject:

Great! Another Whidbey Island C-Dory.

Welcome

Mac & Linda
Two Lucky Fish
(South) Whidbey

Pat Anderson · Posted: Wed Mar 22, 2006 8:27 pm Post subject:

Congrats, Barry & Patti - it seems like just a few weeks ago that we were giving you the tour of Daydream - oh, wait, it WAS only a few weeks ago...you will never be sorry with your choice!

Fishin_Steve · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 8:45 am Post subject:

CONGRATS!!! See you at LOPEZ. Now tell how you decided on the name for your C-Dory.

otterc · Posted: Thu Mar 23, 2006 9:43 am Post subject:

Sunfish,
Can't get to Lopez as I am an east coaster primaily in Barnegat Bay which is west of a barrier island by the name of Long Beach Island. Very shallow bay and the shallow draft of the C-dory essential. Will do a little exploring in the upper Chesapeke as well. I hope there are east coast get togethers as well. Bill