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Oops the energy stored in a gallon of gas is 33kWh . I put a comma in instead of a period. The other numbers are ok

Bob, you are correct. I have to cruise like a sailboat; watching wind and tide. BUT, I have been doing this for 27 years now in Puget Sound (all electric). This is a different kind of cruising than high speed planing, and I find there is increased interest in this kind of cruising. I do have...

Dealing with a porta potty or other kind of toilet on a small boat like the 22' can be a chore and the smells are never masked adequately. It mostly the smell of the solutions one has to put into the porta potty. Using a plastic bag works well for us. There are a number different designs...

Bob, I quite agree the enclosed cockpit is great when cruising in a deep keel large boat. Unfortunately the 22' C-Dory is light and has a flat bottom. That means that it has very little lateral resistance to cross winds. I have found that I have to roll up the top and fold it around the...

I have added a photo to my album page showing the white sides on the camper top.

side panels on camper top

Mid-September is when we stop cruising here in Puget Sound. The boating season sort of shuts down for us after the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival. The wind and rain move into their winter pattern so we travel on land in our RV trailer. We plan a few day trips in May but our cruising season...

OOPS. Sorry my previous post got double posted. I must have double clicked.

So here is the question: Who actually uses the clear side panels during the summer? I really don't use them in the summer because they quickly overheat the cockpit when the sun comes out. I store them at home for the summer and put them on only when the boat is in winter storage on its...

So here is the question: Who actually uses the clear side panels during the summer? I really don't use them in the summer because they quickly overheat the cockpit when the sun comes out. I store them at home for the summer and put them on only when the boat is in winter storage on its...

I see one potential problem with your latest design. The aft strut is too long. When you fold it forward, it will extend quite a bit above the cabin top. I think a three bow design would be adequate.

Whatever you design I still think having the system with one frame on the pivot is critical so you can fold the system while either trailering or cruising. I know from experience with my earlier boats that it is a real pain to zipper the top to the frame every time one wants to use it...

With the top zippered to the cabin top, I often unzip the top about 18 inches and fold the edge back. That way I can get in and out without having to bend down (I am 6'1"). Our frames are stainless steel and quite strong, but should not be used as a handhold. The strength of the frame is not...

Now that I am on my computer, and not my phone, I can add some more to my previous comment. The top provided by King Marine Canvas has a different configuration that allows us to enter the boat near the bulkhead. There are a number pictures on their web site...

Thanks for posting your drawings. I see one potential problem with it. Where do you plan to get in and out of the boat? The handle is on the bulkhead but you have a support beam in the way. If you plan to get in in the middle of the cockpit I don't think the vertical tube will provide enough...

Also, if you buy a standard bimini top, purchase one that is a bit wider than the cabin top with the frame slightly higher than the cabin top. That way you can bring the bimini top over the cabin and attach it to the railings with the webbing provided. That way the water will run off to the...

Donald, The side panels are attached with zippers to the top. What needs to be done is sew zippers (#10) to the top and to the panels. That way one zipper on the top can accommodate all three types of sides (see-through, mesh and privacy). You can buy #10 zippers in a variety of lengths and...

I agree with Bob (Thataway) that it is possible to sew your own tops. And, in my experience an old treadle machine is the way to go if you can find it. I purchased a 1929 Singer over 30 years ago from an antique store, and it is still going strong. Since the internal mechanisms are are...

I purchased the full camper top for my 22 cruiser last year from King Marine Canvas here in Seattle. It included the vinyl panels, mesh side screens and privacy solid panels, all for $3800 + tax. Be aware that these camper tops with side panels require that snaps be screwed to the outside of...

Also, I agree that additional protection is needed from side to side movement on the trailer. The C-Dories have relatively flat bottoms and can easily slide sideways on carpeted bunk boards. I urge folks to also consider side bunk boards that come up almost to the gunwale. I included these...