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Hi Ed. We installed a solar vent in the hatch over the V-berth. Also put Hypervent under the V-berth cushions to allow air flow under the cushions. Our boat lived in the water at our dock when we were home. When in storage, we used one of those devices that Phil showed.

Very different hull shapes. You notice it when you have to slow down in the chop. Your kid will notice it at the fuel pumps. When the water gets ugly enough that he has to slow down, too, your slow ride in the C-Dory will be better. The boat can take it, but why put yourselves through the...

Your conscience may not appreciate this response. If you want your wife to enjoy being out on the boat with you, drive it to please her. When out on your own, pound it 'till your fillings are knocked out, if you want. While the boat can take it, most people don't like the pounding. When we...

Hey, Ken. Would you take $497,850? Is the trailer included in that price? I know you're going to say that I should come look at it before I low-ball you, but I'm going to have to take our nest egg and stop in Las Vegas on my way north. Just trying to figure out how many times I need to let...

Sorry to read about the accident, but so glad to hear you two escaped without serious injuries. It has been interesting following along with your adventures - sounds like, looking back, you two made all the right decisions, starting with the boat you bought. I wish you many more years of...

Hi Keith - Welcome to C-Dory ownership. There are plenty of former sailors here who chose a C-Dory when making that change to a powercruiser. We had a dock at our previous home, but did spend time on moorings when we were cruising. I'll give you a couple concerns with a C-Dory on a mooring...

Good to hear from you, Bud! There seems to be a bit of that "boatless" stuff going around. Great to see that you are still making cool boat related stuff. For those that weren't here back in the day, Bud and I go way back... to about 1989 or so, as sailing buddies, then we both made the...

I looked through my photo album here after reading the above posts: yep, no particular order; plus, there are images in there that aren't ours. Could be an issue if some folks are missing those images. On the flip side, it was a fun walk down "Memory Lane" to look through the photos that are...

With a length over 20', a passenger capacity placard isn't required. Generally accepted: boat length x boat width / 15 = passenger capacity. I have always thought that formula was a bit high for my comfort level. That would result in 10; I would never put that many people on a CD22 Cruiser...

Great read and well illustrated with your photos - nice job!

Thanks, Will!

Thanks, Mike!

Hi guys - a question about the new site (looks good, btw): when I click on a thread, it takes me to the original post. Previously, I could click on the little thing on the side and it would take me to any unread posts in that thread. Does this exist in this new format or am I just missing it...

This is a problem with "doing the Loop": people who regard it as something to "check off a list" or make it a competition. In this particular instance, the guy sounds like a candidate for a Darwin Award. Having boat cruised for the absolute joy of it, I'm a believer in taking time to enjoy the...