Recent content by Ken O

Nice job. Having worked in technology, I'm not always a fan of "new and improved" upgrades, but you have done a very nice job with the new website. Thanks a bunch for your good work!

Hi All, Get to know Adam Hull. He is the park services specialist stationed at Hontoon Island, and is the ranking staff person on the island. Dustin is the manager, but he is stationed at Blue Springs State Park, which keeps him pretty busy. Both are great resources, but you will more likely...

Your engine should have a belt: https://www.boats.net/product/honda/144 ... 876e6b1883 This may not be the exact belt for your motor, but it is for a 2001 BF90, which tells me all versions would have belts.

Thanks guys. I forgot to mention that I did replace the timing belt when I got the motor. It is an interference engine--same block as the older Accords. Indestructible as long as they have oil and an intact timing belt! Bob, thanks for the reminder. I also do have the drain plugs and the...

Our C-22 came with and still has a 1998 BF90. The hours are unknown, but probably are low. The motor runs flawlessly. The oil still looks like honey at oil change time. My question is: what spare parts should I carry, and what maintenance might I be missing. Every season I do all the...

Donald, first of all, congrats on deciding on a C-Dory-- these are great boats! In regard to buying one, I can offer this advice: be patient, be fussy, and be ready to pounce quickly. Yes, see the boat in person, but be ready to make the trip quickly. Watch C-Brats daily and set a search...

Yes, Bob, that's our boat. The radar reflector is still in the same location. We did add a solar panel in the area behind it, so only front or back locations are available on that side. I see that Morad offers a 2 ft. stanchion, which would get the antenna above the radar reflector. ...and...

I forgot to answer Bob's question: the new AIS will be a 5 watt SOTDMA.

Thanks, Bob. I got the idea for giving the old 3db Shakespeare a try as the AIS antenna from Rob at Morad (thanks for suggesting Morad, I am very impressed with them). He said to test it before buying another antenna. I always take the advice of a company rep who is not in a hurry to sell...

Jody, I knew I could count on you for a good idea. Disappointed I didn't think of that myself. Thanks s bunch.

Oops! Wrong forum. Can I move this post?

I will be installing a new VHF antenna (Morad 156 hotrod) and using the old VHF antenna for AIS (as an experiment--if I don't like the results, I will switch to a 162 antenna for AIS). Anyway, I need to fit 2 antennas into the very limited C-22 cabin roof real estate. With solar panels and a...

Good point, Foggy. I think we will still proceed with setting up a system for boarding and try it out. We have a lifetime of experience in canoes and kayaks, (many more years than with the C-Dory) and have been pretty good at weighing risks. I think the key for us with the dinghy will be to...

BTW, we considered an inflatable, but we like to row, and this boat negates the need for another outboard.

The skin is 11 oz. Dacron sail cloth. We bought the plans here: https://gaboats.com/collections/row-boa ... classic-10 The plans say the boat is actually 27 lbs., but we went with the heavier Dacron and added floorboards. It really is no trouble to get the boat in and out of the water--we...