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It's not just your dealer... My boats just arrived, almost 3 weeks after the original scheduled date. This really isn't a "C Dory" problem, although if they owned the trucks it would help. I know it's frustrating, but being patient really does help... A friendly call to your dealer should...

As a dealer and service center owner, I simply will not tolerate my technicians smoking in, on, or around the boats. They can go smoke in they're car on the way to the unemployment office... Nor will I let a customer smoke in a boat he hasn't bought yet. That boat might just belong to you...

The facts are: Three things will damage a battery. 1)Heat, 2)Vibration, and 3)Neglect. 1) cold is better! Long hot summer days kill a battery faster than any freeze... 2) Vibration, or outright pounding, weaken, then fractures the plates or the plate support devices inside the battery. 3)...

I wouldn't feel bad about choosing an Etec...

Though I personally never served, One of the most important people I have ever known did... While he's been gone a few years now,I have one of his most prized possesions. On the wall above my desk... In glorious fashion, his certificate tells the story of the day... His initiation... On the...

This is a "horsepower" discussion and not a "brand name" question... It's recommended (According to the C-Dory site) that the 19 Angler and the 22 uses 70hp. If this is optimum for the 22 then is a smaller engine optimum for the 19? Or does it run best with the 70HP also? Or... Is the...

A toast I say... To them who have gone before... And to us and those like us... Damn few left. Cheers! :beer

I concurr with Chivita. The motor should be left down. If it isn't left down, then it needs to be put down and not started until the ice that may be in the water pump can be thawed...

There ya go! Otter states it so much better than I... Especially that "float plan" part. It's a good idea for any time of year! If you need a mate, call me... I'd love to see your neck of the proverbial "woods". I am available almost anytime after Christmas. Maybe we'll get a couple more...

Everything... Moves a little slower. And yes, it's more brittle, but not so much it cant be used. You do need to make certain precautions. Most have more to do with safety, and less about the boat itself. Remember, our water freezes at 32 degrees, locking up everything it touches. The...

There's only one way to make this decision... You need a boat ride! Or more accurately... Two boat rides! Question is... who has a 22 and a 25 and lives close to you? Once you do that, most of your questions will be answered.

Hardy bunch, midwesterners... Don't ask how I know this, but be sure your steering is working well BEFORE you put it in reverse... :shock:

I agree with John and the guys on the Keel Guard. It's not hard to install, but you do NEED to follow the instructions. Everything is in the kit. Also, it has a lifetime warranty. AND they honor it! I have installed dozens on all kinds of boats. This year I had two come off. The "glue" was...

Did we all just get invited to dinner? :D

Just a thought... Perhaps some of us here in the midwest might like to get to know some of the east coasters... perhaps someplace like 1000 Islands? I know nothing about the area except it's a "must see" and that boats have passed through on occasion.

We've been getting hurricanes all year! They just don't amount to much by the time they get here... :)

I am all over the idea of September... Although I don't want anyone with kids to be left out... anyone got a problem with that? As far as places... I like the idea of Erie's western basin. But it would almost have to be September or it's just too crowded. (not that I would mind the...

Indexing spark plugs: While it's true there is only one way the plugs can go in, the fact is they do not have to be "spot on" accurate. The only purpose is to ensure that the electrode does not "block" the fuel charge from entering between the "GAP" of the plug. In short, you want to make a...

Think of it in these terms: The switch is labeled "bow" "up" & "down" You are actually controlling the bow, and not the tabs... I have always found it easier to work that way.

I know it's a long, long ways away, but we have never hosted such an event before and would like input. We are beginning to plan a C Dory gathering here in the midwest. We'd like to know: 1) Who's interested. 2) Choices for locations. 3) Activities you're interested in. 4) Any other comments...