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Has anyone found a place to order an aluminum frame cantilevered Bimini top besides blue coral towers? Their estimate of $6500 was excessive. I understand some pricing is Covid related but that’s three times as much as others have stated.

I just received this quote from blue coral for the cantilevered Bimini: I have some pricing for you for the C-Dory The current price for the awning (including canvas) is $5800.00 The Shipping "estimate" is $699.32 (Old Dominion Freight) Total $6499.32 Anyway give us a call if you have any...

I received this quote from Blue Coral: I have some pricing for you for the C-Dory The current price for the awning (including canvas) is $5800.00 The Shipping "estimate" is $699.32 (Old Dominion Freight) Total $6499.32 Anyway give us a call if you have any questions. We look forward to...

I have never heard of a voltage sensitive relay. That sounds like the answer so that the solar panels will charge one or both batteries and the alternator can likewise charge one or both. I think I can fit two panels if hi change the orientation. The one is now installed lengthwise on the center...

I have a 22’ c Dory with 2 batteries. One starts and is charged by the engine and the other is wired to one 100w solar panel via a controller. I would like to link the 2 batteries in parallel when not in use so the solar panel charges both the batteries. Is this wise or possible? I would like to...

Either sea foam or a new battery fixed the problem. She cruises up to 28 mph no problem now. The under warranty blue top optima is a challenge to replace. The online retailer is slow to respond and optima is placing some roadblocks to a quick replacement. NAPA gave me a printout saying the cell...

I’ve seen several posts about keys for the door to the cabin. My boat is a 1992 and it almost looks like a skeleton key hole. The links from the other posts indicate the keys are more modern. Does anyone have any direction or suggestion for a key for a boat of this age? I have emailed the key...

I have a 1992 22’ C Dory. I’ve measured the seals at 1.5” and when I ordered 1.5” replacements, they are too big. Does anyone have a site or place where they have found new seals that fit? The gas seals are overdue for replacement and the water seal is completely absent.

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I’ve been looking for a boat for a couple years. I had sold a 20 foot Triumph center consul with a Honda motor. After seeing a C Dory online I was hooked. In the Northeast there are not many for sale. I found one two hours away last week made an offer and made the drive. The owner had bought it...