Recent content by hughpenk

Having new tires on the trailer would be nice. If not a new spare tire would be advisable.

Brooks and Judy mention solar panels charge the batteries, could galvanic actions be caused by the boats solar generated electric? On my boat I have suspected problems generated by 200 watts solar that powers up my refrigeration.

A quick review indicated the product from Defender has a 10 yr warrentee vs a 5 yr on the other maker. The defender panel does say u can walk on their's but the other did not. I like the 200 watt as I would like to get to the mooring and have a cold fridge on the hook and no generator if possible.

Hey Rick, I plan to be there on Saturday to Sunday and will be staying down town. Usually a happy crowd celebrating St. Patrick day Saturday night. I don't think there are any c-dorys on display. Maybe see you there. Hugh

I wonder if a good sign shop could replicate the stripe. I was thinking a "tree bark camo" on a green c-dory would look sharp.

Hey Jim, Sounds like a nice trip, one I hope to make some day. And it sounds like you're pushing it to the limit. Thanks for the inspiration. Hugh

Tug, With regard to cool temp painting you may also want to keep the paint warm or at least room temperature before application time. Enjoy, Hugh

The Seaway lacks the sliding pilot house doors which is a nice feature. I would like to see gull wing doors like a Delorean on a C-dory 22/25/255, push button hydraulic would be nice.

Turtleblues, I've used the Buddy Heater in my 16 but I was paranoid about having the 6 Gal fuel tanks venting in basically the same space as the heater. I used the Buddy @ anchor and put the fuel tank(s) out in the motor well outside of the canvas enclosure. Maybe nothing to worry about but...

Maybe not related to kicker power or lack of, but I would prefer what ever kicker it is, that it has the ability to generate 12v for redundancy.

P.S. I definately would like to see Brazo in person. I have adimired the way she is rigged and outfitted- sweet. Always makes me think it's time to up size the 16 cruiser and down size the Rossi and have a 22.

Hey Robert, I'm at the end of the east end of the Erie at Waterford. There is a free parking lot and boat launch area. I live there and have never had a problem with vandels or thievery, leaving the c-dory there or my other boat. The Waterford Village wants you to park there and enjoy your...

Momolena, with regard to double covering the boats bimini with a cover, I had problems with my slant-back cover being chafed due to wind most likely. I use around 20 bungees to hold it down firm but it wore thru the slant back. Now I just use the breathable boat cover and keep my new slant...

I posted a shot of my canvass in "recent photo activity" More to come, having some tecnical difficulty with posting pics. I paid $425, it is sunbrella, fits nice and the visabilty is good. Basicallly a slope mooring cover with high-grade clear plastic and no metal braces, light...