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IdleUp
Joined: 06 Sep 2008
Posts: 157
City/Region: Smith Mountain Lake
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: Linda Sue
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Wow - thanks for the kind words - we did get to take it out for a few hours just prior to the storms coming up to Va - winds were around 15-25 getting the wide water part of the lake pretty stirred up - I got my first chance to use all "4" windshield wipers - I ain't believe how quiet the Cummins is and just how smooth it runs.
I'll be bugging you guys with a few technical questions but thanks again for the welcome - likewise, if any of the forum members have any questions about R/C helicopters or would like a complementary copy of our magazine in PDF format - just PM me or drop me an email at: [email protected] - I can send you the PDF file (9 meg) or a password to download it from our site.
Regards
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Captains Cat
Joined: 03 Nov 2003
Posts: 7313
City/Region: Cod Creek>Potomac River>Chesapeake Bay
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Captain's Choice II
Photos: Captain's Cat
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 10:52 am Post subject: |
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Mike, congrats on the boat, hope it's everything you wanted.
BTW, I've flown R/C helicopters, as someone once told me, it's like
"driving a car with bald tires down an icy mountain road at night with no headlights"! At least it was for me. I never got much past the stage of hovering one while wearing a beach towel around my neck for protection in case it started in my direction! I have seen folks hover upside down and go under tables with them. Amazing!
Have fun when the storm passes, it's still blowing down on the Bay here.
Charlie
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Captain's Cat II 2005 22 Cruiser
Thataway (2006 TC255 - Sold Aug 2013)
Captain's Cat (2006 TC255 - Sold January 2012)
Captain's Kitten (1995 CD 16 Angler- Sold June 2010)
Captain's Choice (1994 CD 22 Cruiser- Sold Jun 2007)
Potomac River/Chesapeake Bay
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matt_unique
Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 1881
City/Region: Boston
State or Province: MA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Napoleon
Photos: Napoleon
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 11:12 am Post subject: Nice ride |
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I love the Ranger Tugs. Ah...if only I could have a marina full of different boats!
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Wefings
Dealer
Joined: 29 Nov 2005
Posts: 2086
City/Region: Panhandle
State or Province: FL
Photos: Cruise Ship #4
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 5:07 pm Post subject: |
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Ditto on the congrats . I thought I was being humorous when I suggested you get a 25 . You took me seriously ! You will enjoy that boat .
Marc
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005
Posts: 3597
City/Region: Valley Centre
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
Photos: Journey On
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| Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2008 6:06 pm Post subject: |
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The boat is great. What I love is the picture of the Ranger 25 in front of that great BIG MOTOR YACHT. All of a sudden the Ranger makes even more sense. And I'll bet gets used a lot more. Beautiful comparison.
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Jack in Alaska
Joined: 17 Aug 2004
Posts: 1190
City/Region: Anchorage/Ninilchik
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 26 Pro Angler
Vessel Name: HIGH TIDE II
Photos: HIGH TIDE II
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| Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 4:03 am Post subject: |
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You are a lucky man. Good luck with your new boat and it is a beauty.
I have the truck but a real old 22' C-Dory but I am also patient.
Jack in Alaska
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On the HIGH TIDE-II, wife Carolyn and I.....Another summer fishing on the HIGH TIDE II in the Cook Inlet at Cape Ninilchik, Alaska.
HIGH TIDE-II; 2005 26' ProAngler; 2003 200 Honda / 2009 9.9 Honda high thrust
No. CD026021I405; AK-5008-AK
MSSI No. 338143486(cancelled)
HIGH TIDE; 1983 Angler Classic 22'; 90 Honda/ 9.9 Tohatsu-sold 2009 to son Dan (flatfishfool)
Stolen & stripped in Aug. 18
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IdleUp
Joined: 06 Sep 2008
Posts: 157
City/Region: Smith Mountain Lake
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: Linda Sue
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| Posted: Sat Sep 27, 2008 8:17 am Post subject: |
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| journey on wrote: | The boat is great. What I love is the picture of the Ranger 25 in front of that great BIG MOTOR YACHT. All of a sudden the Ranger makes even more sense. And I'll bet gets used a lot more. Beautiful comparison.
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That's the first thing I said when I walked up for the sea trial - funny thing about it though, I can do just about everything he can with mine - except I get to take mine home and don't have to pay dock rental. I also get around 14 MPG with on long trips (behind the truck)!  |
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Belltown
Joined: 26 Jun 2008
Posts: 30
City/Region: Seattle
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: Moondance
Photos: Moondance
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 1:39 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations IdleUp! Our R-25, Moondance, is our first boat. We couldn't be happier. It doesn't hurt that sailboat owners, and large M/Y owners are constantly telling us what a great boat she is.
Cruise on! |
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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
Photos: Tom-a-Hawk
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 2:17 pm Post subject: |
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Idle Up,
Congratulations on your new Tug. She's a beauty and it looks like you've got all the extras. I noticed those bars over the aft cabin roof, is that for kayaks/ dinghies?
Sorry I got a bit fired up over your early posts. Don't know what I was thinking. At any rate, it seems you've really done your homework on this new addition and I wish you many hours of joy aboard!
John |
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captd
Joined: 06 Nov 2003
Posts: 514
City/Region: Chain of Lakes
State or Province: MT
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Kon Tiki
Photos: Hunky Dory
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 Three cheers for Captain Mike and crew. Congrats on the new R-25, Is the name going to be the "Linda Sue"? My is suppose to be done and readly to go Oct 20th. Hope to see you all on the water.
captd 
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1986 Sport Craft 27 ft , 240 hrs Yanmar sold
2000 22 ft C-Dory (Hunky Dory) sold 2006
2007 25 R Ranger (Mis Dee) sold 2008
2009 25 R Ranger (Lucky Fin) sold
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IdleUp
Joined: 06 Sep 2008
Posts: 157
City/Region: Smith Mountain Lake
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: Linda Sue
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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| drjohn71a wrote: | Idle Up,
Congratulations on your new Tug. She's a beauty and it looks like you've got all the extras. I noticed those bars over the aft cabin roof, is that for kayaks/ dinghies?
Sorry I got a bit fired up over your early posts. Don't know what I was thinking. At any rate, it seems you've really done your homework on this new addition and I wish you many hours of joy aboard!
John |
Thanks again to all on the warm welcome - yep, those bars are exactly for what you thought, for carrying a dingy or whatever. I'm very fortunate to be able to walk out my back door and take her out - we've been out on three 1/2 day cruises breaking her in - lots of fun and the sailboat guys are waving me down to ask questions.
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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
Photos: Tom-a-Hawk
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:19 pm Post subject: |
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That outside interest seems to come along with ownership of most C-Dories and Rangers. I usually get to the lake Thursday nite, but got tied up this week and did not get there until about noon Friday. There were four people at the harbor cafe waiting for me to show up so I could show them the TomCat. On top of that, I got pulled over by some Jet Skiers while cruising who also wanted to board and tour.
In our area, a trailerable boat that is economical to operate, able to run throughout the winter, and still have all the creature comforts is a bit rare.
I actually had a deposit down on a Ranger 25, when they were first out, but the slow speed (of the first models out) and the lack of available diesel year 'round here in the MidWest, forced me to go back to the TomCat. I am happy with the TomCat, but still drool over the unique flare and warmth of the Ranger 25s.
Out the back door??? Oh my.... what a dream,
John |
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IdleUp
Joined: 06 Sep 2008
Posts: 157
City/Region: Smith Mountain Lake
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: Linda Sue
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:25 pm Post subject: |
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Hey Dr John,
I was checking out your Toma-hawk images - pretty nice ride, I was also drooling over that beautiful electronics installation on your boat as well. Very, very nice! |
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Jeff Brigner
Joined: 13 Sep 2006
Posts: 378
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Pearl
Photos: C-Pearl
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| Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2008 8:39 pm Post subject: New 25 Tug |
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Wow...those boats are really cool 
Congratulations
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dencarst
Joined: 27 Sep 2008
Posts: 1
City/Region: Hansville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: R-25 Tug
Vessel Name: tug of my heart
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| Posted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 8:59 pm Post subject: I am also making the plunge |
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Hi Idleup
Congratulations on your new purchase.
We will be taking delivery on Oct 2 2008 of a new 2009 R25 Ranger Boat and we are really excited about it.
Dencarst |
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