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I was very disappointed to discover some rot in the balsa core of my new C-Dory. I bought my 22 Cruiser in August of 2004. I have kept it in a slip at a marina here in Bodega Bay, on the northern California coast. Although the boat was not covered, the bilge pump was functioning throughout...

I've been involved in education for about 26 years, teaching secondary school English and ESL, and I continue to teach ESL at our local community college. I have been fortunate enough to have had teaching jobs in Guatemala, Switzerland, and Japan, as well as in Arizona, Colorado, and...

Has anyone ever journeyed to Bahia de Los Angeles with a trailer and boat? We're thinking about a trip there and wondering about the road condition, launches, etc. Lots of Internet info, but first hand experience is always the best... Thanks

Jim, Thanks for your response. What do you think about keeping rainwater from accumulating in the cockpit? By the way, would you be interested in going for a cruise/fishing in each other's boats? I'm sure I could learn a lot from you. Gary

Joe, Wow! Thanks for your very detailed response. Lots of good suggestions. I guess I may have to invest in some kind of a cockpit cover eventually. I do have the automatic bilge pump, but I don't like the idea of leaving it on for extended periods even though, as you say, it may not be...

I'm wondering if anyone has tips for maintaining a 22 cruiser to be kept in a slat water slip--Bodega Bay, CA. Especially flushing my twin Honda 50 Motors. How often do they really need to be flushed? Best technique to prevent salt water intrusion while flushing? Also, maybe a silly...

We received the Rosy B, our new 22 cruiser, last week, and I have been having great fun learning systems and getting on the water for the first time this weekend. I have a couple of concerns, however, and given the collective experience of this group, I was hoping for some advice. The first...

Here's a silly question for the dog owners: We are going to be taking our dog with us on trips. We chose the twin motor option, so we are having a side mount swim step installed. We are wondering how we are going to get our dog (a strong swimming labrador) back on board if we anchor and go...

Dennis, After talking to several stainless fabricators and thinking more carefully about what I want to do with the kayaks, I am now leaning more toward the application you are describing--creating some kind of removeable mounting system near the transom, with the kayaks going on top of that...

I'm thinking about installing my own electronics system on my new cruiser. What I'm leaning toward now is the Furuno 1723C Navnet setup with radar, chartplotter, and GPS/fishfinder interface. And the VHF radio and antenna. I'm not an electrician, although I worked as a carpenter for several...

Thanks a million--that looks just like what I'm after! These photos could be very helppful when fabricating the unit. Gary

Don, I also opted for the Barber Chair and the Wallas stove. Got bottom paint too since I plan to get a slip at Bodga Bay. Anchor deck pipe and the side mount ladder for my diving and spearfishing buddies as well as for access to kayaking. No ice box. It sounds like we are thinking...

Don--congratulations on getting a build date. I was told today my boat should be finished around the 20th of August, then needs to be transported down here and rigged with motors and electronics. I'm hoping to be on the water in October, the last month of salmon season on our section of the...

Good commonsense advice, Don. That's the problem with this modern world--too many choices! Pocketbook and convenience will certainly drive my final decision making, but I'm leaning toward the all-in-one unit, given the C-Dory's tight space and philosophy of simplicity. I do feel I need the...

Bill and Roger, Thanks again to both of you for all the experienced advice. Bill, I hear what you're saying about the trailer; unfortunately, I just don't think I can scrape up the money at this point to upgrade in that area. Already well over original budget as I add more elements...I do...

I will definitely say hi to Steve and Guenter for you. You know, being a novice boater, I have to admit I haven't asked a lot of specific questions about the trailer, trusting Guenter's judgement. Is that a mistake? It is a Pacific trailer, but a single axle, I believe, and I also think it...

Wow! Thanks, Bill and Mike, for the excellent information. From the sales guy I'm working with, I had heard of Svendsen's and I'll check with them. I think the set up on Fred's boat is more what I am looking for. I live in Santa Rosa and ordered the boat through Guenter's Outboards near...

As a neophyte boater who is now trying to decide on the vast array of electronic choices for my new 22 cruiser, I find myself a bit bewildered. The representative at Maritime Electronics about has me talked into a Furuno 1723C color radar/chart plotter unit, which also has a depth sounder/fish...

Thanks, Mike, for your response. I asked the dealer we ordered the boat from if C-Dory might handle the rack, and he claimed it was strictly a custom deal. I spoke to someone at Maritime Electronics (a subsidiary of West Marine) in our area, and he said they normally use a manufacturer on the...

This is the second try to post a message--excuse me if this is a repeat. I recently ordered a 22 cruiser which is currently being built. It's my first boat, so I'm taking a great leap into the unknown! I have been a passionate ocean kayaker for years, however, and I am interested in having...