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Hi Paul. I found the same condition on my 25' last year and after extensive flood testing with a hose I found water coming in on the starboard side sliding window. From here it would get down behind the sink cabinet. The deck in this area has some flutes built into it so it will tend to hold...

Thanks, that's a good option. I was thinking that I would keep the width of the box to the depth of the radar arch so it would be approx. 96" wide x 16" high x 20" deep. This way I could still haul a tender or kayak over the cabin if desired. Chris

I've been considering making a custom box that fits beneath the radar arch for storing items. Has anyone ever done this? I think it would be handy to keep accessories and such out of the way. I was planning on a spring loaded door/ hatch facing the cockpit. I am sure that weight has to be taken...

Hi Greg, Chris here from Comox. I am the owner of your old 25' that I bought from Neil Allen. I was looking through this thread and see that you did some modifications for the head. I wanted to ask you how the storage tank is emptied out. There is a hose hooked up but from your posting, the...

Thanks again for all the great suggestions and input. I will definitely take it into consideration, what works for me now might not work so well in 10 years. I have to admit that the davit system as posted by Aurelia is pretty impressive. Chris

Thanks for the replies. Greg, it just might be your previous boat. I have purchased it recently from a gentleman in Nanoose Bay. As far as typical use, I would prefer to strong arm it off the roof and not have to deal with a kicker. I will look into both of your suggestions.

Can anyone recommend a roof top dingy for the 25' Dory? Just new to the club and we are looking for something easy to put in the water and get to shore when desired. The boat has a radar arch. Thanks, Chris