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As a 4 year C-Brat member and CD25 owner I believe any core issues that are discussed on this site by potential owners are purely theoretical and not a concern of actual owners based on practical experience of C-Dory owners for more than 20 years. C-Brats or new owners will complain loudly about...

5200 has a greater tensile strength compared to 4200, a lot more. Check out 3M's web site if you want more details. For permanent, never, ever to be removed installations use 5200. For sometihng that may need removal in the future use 4200.

My engine is going in for service in about 2 weeks, new impeller, thermostat,(preventive maintenance, pisser pumps fine and no overheat ever but 3 yrs old) fluid changes. I don't have my manual out, but I'll ask the honda service if there is an internal zinc and change it out also. Ounce of...

Interesting that this topic came up today. I have Miss Pam on the hard doing maintenance. Changing zincs was a first order of business. They were changed last 2 years ago. I have had the boat in the water for 3-1/2 years now, only out for 2 weeks for bottom painting. The zincs on my BF 135 were...

On my 2008 GMC with tow package, there were two red wires under the hood that had to be connected to the battery to activate the tow package. They were taped to other wires near the battery. Apparently GM ships the tow package in a dormant state until the owner hooks it up. Maybe the low voltage...

I have been buying boat lumber, for 30 years from : Maurice L Condon CO Inc 250 Ferris Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603 phone: (914) 946-4111 Phone: (914) 946-4111 fax: (914) 946-3779 They used to advertise in all the boating magazines. They stock teak in the thickness, width and...

I am looking at the specifications on the following site: http://www.magictilt.com/index.php/Alum ... eries.html There are many differrent trailer manufacturer's out there. I have seen specs for lighter capacity trailers that are aluminum and weigh twice as much. Check out these...

I am currently looking at buying a trailer for Miss Pam, my 2004 CD25. The weight quoted for an 8200lb load capacity Magic tilt tandem axel aluminum trailer is 880lbs. If Wild Blue's trailer is 2,000 lbs. galvanized steel, the weight difference of the trailer alone is 1120lbs.

Check this out: http://www.imtra.com/product/anchoring_ ... _aa150.htm

How long before C-Dory is out of business? Poor warranty service.(no answer to emails or phone messages) Building a former competitors products.( Cape Cruiser) Quality problems.( leaky execution of designs, delaminating hulls, cheap rusting hardware) Destruction of good will amongst previous...

I am upgrading the electrical system on Miss Pam with a new charger/inverter and will probably be changing out the batteries to new AGM types. After reading about AGM vs Gel vs Flooded type batteries I learned that it is important to set up the new charger for the specific types because each...

A young woman in New York was so depressed that she decided to end her life by throwing herself into the East River. She went down to the docks and was about to leap into the frigid water when a handsome young sailor saw her on the edge of the pier, crying. He took pity on her and said, "Look...

I hope the management doesn't find this too risque, it's making the rounds of the maritime shipping industry.... The names have been changed in a clumsy attempt to protect the identities of members. The Day Mr. Male Part asked for a Raise I, Mr. Male Part, hereby request a raise in salary for...

Troops in Afghanistan still maintain a sense of humor, such as it is. You Might Be Taliban if..... You refine heroin for a living, but you have a moral objection to beer. You own a $3,000 machine gun and $5,000 rocket launcher, but you can't afford shoes. You have more wives than...

On the very first outing in the summer of 2004, when my boat was new, I was pulled over by the New Rochelle Harbor Master for speeding in a no wake zone marked at 4mph. I was given a summons with a $200 mail in fine if you plead guilty. I knew he was wrong. Fortunately I had my Garmin...

I wouldn't be surprised that the upholstery is now vinyl. C-Dory has been cheapening their boats and their corporate image since the new management team took over (2004?) After the change in interior to all glass I am not surprised they are continuing the Bayliner flavored revisions. I would not...

As well as being high priced, does any one else think that this is the ugliest C-Dory ? It is anything but cute. Did the current C-Dory mangement graduate from the Edsel School of Boat building or the American Standard Bathtub School of Yacht Design? I know I'll get flak for this comment but...

I have the same problem on my 2004. I patched it when the boat was new and am about to remove the hatch and reinstall it properly. I will have McMichaels yacht yard look at it as soon as the spring rush is over. Some of you are recent owners. Before the old C-Dogs website was taken down you...

Question for the experts: Is it more economoical gasoline usage to use a generator and battery charger combo or just run the main engine to charge batteries? If underway, battery charging is a function of the alternator obviously. How about at anchor? Generator or run the main engine?

Generator wiring: Are you using the generator plugged into the 110v ship to shore and the boats 110 outlets underway? How would or does generator use underway impact the battery charging circuit, the alternator and the power distribution? Is the generator being connected to an isolated circuit...