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I also had my starboard window handle fall off. C-Dory rep said they'd be happy to replace it, but why not just try to Crazy Glue it back on. Voila! Also had a mama racoon tear out some floatation from under the seats last year. C-Dory factory rep sent me free, and postpaid - a trunk-sized...

Yo John, We'd like to come up for the "Brat Rat Pack Regatta", but we made plans last year to hang out in Bermuda. Unfortunately . . . Damn!

Thanks to Sea Wolf, Dave S, flapbreaker, Les Lampman and oldgrowth for your taking time to respond and for the excellent information. I agree there is not a lot of practical difference among the current engine manufacturers, and I agree with Les that the availability of a good dealer should...

First of all, let me say what an excellent resource this site is, and what a fine and helpful group of people. It's good to be here after the implosion of the Owner's Group (RIP). I will be buying a new 22 Cruiser this year and twill be outfitting it with twin engines. I have heard that...

I'd like to second C-Fisher's recommendation for Collinite's #885 Special Heavy Duty Fleetwax. I agree. This stuff REALLY IS awsome. What I really like is how fast I can wax my boat - you're supposed to just wipe it on and wipe it off. No buffing necessary. It leaves no white residue and is...

Yo Brats! I have a 16 Cruiser and solved the singlehanded anchoring problem as follows: I have a 25 lb. hinged plow anchor with twelve feet of stainless chain. I put a small teak block in the rearmost part of the roller channel to keep the "handle" of the plow anchor pitched forward. I lie...

Hello Max, I have a sweet little 16 C-Dory Cruiser but it's time for a little more room. I'm looking for a 22 for general purpose and cruising. I'm out on the tip of Cape Cod. After reading about you on and Missy V on Halcyon Days, it sounds like it's a boat well-cared for - in the widest...