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I will probably regret responding to this thread, but, Donald, you are approaching this situation from the worst angle: if you and your wife are going to run the boat together, no one should be yelling out commands or trying to "outsmart" the other. The most successful boat couples (like Dr Bob...

We used a Coleman Black Cat catalytic propane heater on a previous sailboat. Because it uses cabin air, we'd run it before going to sleep, turn it off, then turn it on again first thing in the morning. It uses the small propane canisters. Small and portable, I would think it would work well...

No one here will consider you a "bad Dad," Marty. You raise 'em, give them your values and encouragement... and they'll still make their own darn decisions. :wink: That said, I like that Ranger 21, especially in the later years before they discontinued them. Herb and Wilma (Stark) had an...

Over the years, we had various dinghies for our sailboats and C-Dory: Porta-Bote (hard/flexible/folding), inflatables by Zodiac and Achilles. Powered them with outboards: 2.5hp, 3.5hp, 5hp (which mounted on an adjustable bracket on the back of the C-Dory - just in case). All the inflatables...

Not my intent. I apologize that I offended you. We all have differing abilities and tolerances. You asked a lot of questions, many having to do with use of these boats outside what they are designed for. You did not offend me. At first, I was amused by your questions. Then, when it went...

There are two kinds of people in the world: people who do stuff and people who talk about doing stuff. Well, maybe three: people who ask questions about doing stuff, with no basis for actually doing stuff. Most of the folks on this forum are the do-stuff kinda people. You seem to have a lot...

With our CD-25 with a Honda 135, I would plan for 2.5 nmpg, usually saw closer to 3 nmpg at high cruise (16 to 20 knots) and 5+ nmpg at displacement speed of 5 to 6 knots. Those numbers are when cruising and loaded accordingly. For any local boating, I would generally keep the fuel tank at 1/3...

There was someone here who did a platform for the cabin top, for his wife to sunbathe. I don't recall hearing how that played out. We had a CD-25, and the only time I went to the cabin top was to lash bicycles to the radar arch. You may be agile than I am, but I wouldn't care to spend time up...

Once you own the boat, you can do it any way you want. That said, everyone I know puts their feet to the V, head aft. When I would go into our V-berth for a solo nap, I would lay down with my head forward. Otherwise: feet toward the V.

Not really. The economy was about to hit the skids (2008), the then current C-Dory company over-produced for the somewhat limited market (courtesy of a guy at the top who had done that at Bayliner), they put a bunch of $$ into developing a boat that was not popular with their core customer base...

What a great thread! Interesting statistics and perspective. How cool that you were able to work from the boat with the help of current technology. Thanks for sharing this here. :thup

If your Colorado is the 4 cyl 2.5L, it is rated to tow up to 3,500 pounds. If it is the V6 3.6L, with the towing package, it is rated to tow up to 7,000 pounds. The 19 and the 22 model C-Dorys have the same space in the V-berth - plenty of couples cruise in the 22. Ruth and Joe (R-Matey)...

Having flown in Kenmore seaplanes mamy times (the company we worked for partnered with them) and operated commercial boats (and our personal boat) all over the Salish Sea, my experience is the seaplane pilots are conscientious and professional. They know that commercial boat operators know the...

Maybe the rules are different in Canada, but in the US the CFRs state that the boat is the stand-on vessel and the seaplane is the give-way vessel. That said, it is up to everyone to be aware of activity around them. Looking at the video, anyone not versed in the rules would be thinking the...

What a wonderful experience for both of you! The two of you will make memories that will last a lifetime! You are blessed that she wants to go and has parental permission. I have no doubt that you two will take care of each other. No Grandkids for us, so I will be following along with great...

To be somewhat delicate about it (and that is not my strong suit) - you are looking down into the tank when you flush... you will know when it is getting full. We have been RVing for over 30 years, and the SeaLand Marine/RV toilet in the later C-Dorys is easy to use, especially compared to a...

Glad you are home, safe. You made good progress since the fall. Keep up the work you've been doing to get to this point. Joan and I wish you and Patty all the best.

The ship lost power and issued a Mayday.

A 13 year "break" on this thread, but RBH brings interesting experience to the conversation. It would interesting to see your floor conversion on the 25.

I am in favor of Vitamin Sea - it is good for the soul. With care and planning, it can be safely accomplished. Don't trust someone with balance or mobility issues to be able to hold themselves up while boarding. With help (on each side) and NOT holding the person involved by their hands; give...