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tom&shan
Joined: 21 Sep 2006
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 Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: Just got our boat ! |
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Well C-Brats - Shan and I just pulled into the driveway this morning with our C-Dory. Its a 16' Angler, 1990, 50 Yamaha. Previous owner seemed to take excellent care of it, saw it on Craigslist and drove up the day it listed and put down a deposit that night. A week later, its ours.
We first posted on this site about a month ago asking for advice on what kind of C-Dory to get - appreciate all the feedback. We were limited on size since we wanted to stay with our car for towing - so the advice of a C-Brat who pulled a 16 with his Volvo helped that choice. (also - cost of the larger boats keep us at an entry level). It helped to hear from other 16 owners about how seaworthy the 16's are as far as going out into Puget Sound.
Anxious now to get it out on the water, already looking at upgrading the boat. The passenger side window cracked on the drive home, and replacing the Loran-C, want to put a bow rail on ... maybe a kicker ... Shan is telling me to wait - first we need to get out on the water a few times. Lets hope the weather breaks. We'll see everyone on the water soon. ... Now for a name (the boat came nameless).
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CatyMae n Steve
Joined: 18 Jun 2005
Posts: 838
City/Region: Jefferson, OR
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: CatyMae
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations and welcome to CDA (C-Dorys Anonymous)...and you must feel better after acting on your addiction  |
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mikeporterinmd
Joined: 15 Sep 2006
Posts: 645
State or Province: MD
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Shelly IV
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:02 pm Post subject: |
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Congrats! Other than the window, did it tow OK? You should be able
to order replacement glass from Diamond Sea Glaze...
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tom&shan
Joined: 21 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Towed just great - although I need some practice backing it into the driveway. I guess the real test will be hauling it out of a boat ramp the first time. I'll be spending some time cleaning and fixing odds and ends, the electronics are a bit outdated (Loran-C). Thanks for the tip on where to get the window replaced. I've enjoyed the comments on gas tanks in a 16 - know that I'll have to get at least one more now - only have one.
Also a friend of mine recommends a long single paddle - in case of engine breakdown - anyone have any thoughts on that? |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Posts: 7445
City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
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| Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations on the new boat! Very exciting! Listen to Shan: go play with the boat to get a feel for her before you start replacing things. Kinda like eating dessert first.  Enjoy the new addition to the family and keep us posted with your adventures (and the name you pick).
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Here's a name suggestion: The Fit. Of couse you will have to be careful when launching... to not let The Fit hit the Shan.  OK, I'll go back to my corner now.
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mikeporterinmd
Joined: 15 Sep 2006
Posts: 645
State or Province: MD
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Shelly IV
Photos: Shelly-IV
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:44 am Post subject: |
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| tom&shan wrote: | | Also a friend of mine recommends a long single paddle - in case of engine breakdown - anyone have any thoughts on that? |
Hard to say. Paddling a 22 wouldn't be easy. I guess you could
paddle a 16. Be hard to get anywhere. I would recommend a good VHF
radio/antenna instead. And make sure the anchor/rode is servicable.
(Ours came with 50% of the chain rusted into a ball. It would not
have been easy to deplay quickly)
You could also consider a handheld VHF. They came out with radios that will
run off of either AA or NiCD, which is great. I've had to replace 2 radios because new
batteries were either unavailable or cost more than the next
radio. The NiCD in mine look just like AAs - I can buy them anywhere. It's a 4
year old Icom.
Mike
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DaveS
Joined: 01 Nov 2003
Posts: 3204
City/Region: Arlington
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Shift
Photos: Sea Shift
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:59 am Post subject: |
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| mikeporterinmd wrote: | I guess you could
paddle a 16.
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I saw it done a few years ago and he succeeded in getting to where he was going......
(and no I ain't sayin' who...)
When I had a 16', I carried a paddle on it, and now have it on my 22'....I don't know why I still carry it. I guess because I had no other logical place to store it. I suppose I should try it some time on our 22' just for "grins". Realistically, since I've got a pair of Johnson's, who needs a paddle.....  .
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Old Jim
Joined: 04 Jul 2006
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City/Region: Chicago
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| Quote: | | Also a friend of mine recommends a long single paddle - in case of engine breakdown - anyone have any thoughts on that? |
A long paddle should be used as a sculling oar rigged over the stern. You could tie a clove hitch in one of your dock lines to secure the oar and tie off the ends of the line to the stern cleats. That will keep the oar centered on the transom. Much easier than trying to use it like a canoe paddle.
I'd describe the motion used for sculling but it's after midnight and my brain is fried from watching the Bears beat the Giants. Here's a link that explains it better than I can.
http://www.woodenboat.net.nz/Stories/Sculling/scullone.html
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oldgrowth
Joined: 27 Jun 2005
Posts: 2196
City/Region: Rochester
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Voyager
Photos: C-Voyager
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:44 am Post subject: |
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Congratulations on your boat Tom & Shan. You will have fun and many great adventures on it. Hope to see you on the water sometime.
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oldgrowth
Joined: 27 Jun 2005
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City/Region: Rochester
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Voyager
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 2:53 am Post subject: |
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Tom & Shan - if you are not doing anything on the 16th of December, come to the Seattle Ship Canal CBGT cruise and show off that boat of yours.
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 4196
City/Region: Sammamish
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: LIZZIE II
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:26 am Post subject: |
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| tom&shan wrote: | | Towed just great - although I need some practice backing it into the driveway. |
My trucker buddy told me this years ago. When backing , put one hand at the bottom of the sterring wheel .Turn that hand in the direction you want to your trailer to go.. Works like a charm!
I'm so happy to hear the good news. Please come to the Lake Washington get together on the 16th of December
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Sammamish
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C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:43 am Post subject: |
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| tom&shan wrote: | | friend of mine recommends a long single paddle - in case of engine breakdown - anyone have any thoughts on that? |
whether or not you have a kicker (and I recommend that you do), you should carry a long line (maybe two 50 foot lines tied together) that you can use as a tow line. Few things are more frustrating than having somebody offer you a tow but neither have a tow line) |
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 4196
City/Region: Sammamish
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C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: LIZZIE II
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 10:48 am Post subject: |
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| JamesTXSD wrote: | | name suggestion: The Fit. Of couse you will have to be careful when launching... to not let The Fit hit the Shan. OK, I'll go back to my corner now. |
I want to take comedy lessons from you.! I'm glad I'm not going to a funeral today because eveerytime I think of that post I can't help but laugh. |
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drjohn71a
Joined: 15 Jul 2004
Posts: 1820
City/Region: Wichita
State or Province: KS
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Tom-a-Hawk
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 11:10 am Post subject: |
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Tom and Shan - Congrats on the new craft. You just bought what is probably one of the most efficient, easy to handle boats around.
The advice about holding the bottom of the steering wheel is good, but another way to refine your backing accuracy is to practice keeping the steering wheel on the "sweet spot". There is one position in which the slightest turn right or left makes the trailer swing right or left. You have to keep the trailer close to straight behind the car for that to work. you do that by pulling forward to straighten the whole rig out, if the trailer seems to be wanting to turn too fast.
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tom&shan
Joined: 21 Sep 2006
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| Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 1:01 pm Post subject: |
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I have a trailer question for the group - when I was driving my boat home on Sunday - heard a couple of loud thumps, could the boat be on the trailer incorrectly - or not tied down well enough. I'm thinking maybe it bounced and that caused my side window to crack.
Also - I've read that you should put the trailer up on blocks when storing for a while so the load of the boat sitting on it does not strain it. Does everyone do that? Anything I should look for on the trailer as signs of problems? Its a easyroller trailer. |
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