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Frankly it’s been a difficult decision, but it’s come to pass that I must sell my beautiful boat, trailer, and truck. Please click on the blue "Major Tom" link for my album of photos. My C-Dory 22 Cruiser is in excellent condition, completely ready to go anywhere, across country or down to the...

I had 9 of the rub rail rivets come loose on the forward starboard side, and am repairing it. My boat is a 2005 CD22 and it has the slit behind the rub rail, running the length of the rail, as far as I can tell. The rivet holes are in line with the slit, and the slit isn't very deep, from what...

Anyone have any tips on a good unit, and on the install process? I have a 2005 CD22 with manual wipers, and that's getting old. I've read some posts and apparently the AFI motors aren't very good... what brand/models should I look at? Since I'll want to use the existing holes that the manuals...

I've been reading up on sea anchors, and was thinking it might be a good thing to have on board, just in case. If both engines are dead and seas are rising, we can't really heave-to like a sailboat, so I can see the benefit of the sea anchor. And it may allow me to focus on getting the engine...

Does anyone know the correct placement of target bunks for a CD22? My old Load Rite trailer didn't have target bunks. But I just got a new Load Rite Elite aluminum trailer, and the target bunk brackets on the rear end of the bracket is too low, by about 5", so there's a space. Initially...

I was changing the impeller/water pump today (first time, pretty easy), and noticed the shift rod seal is really gone. ( Very surprised I haven't got water intrusion into the gear case yet!) There are 2 photos of it in my Album (click Major Tom on the left) 1. There are 2 potential parts I...

I'm getting a new trailer for my CD 22, and for just a few dollars more I can get a slightly larger trailer. In case I step up to a 25 down the road, I'm considering it. But the max length is 23' 7" from boweye to transom. So will a CD25 fit? One weight, the max net capacity is 6700 lbs...

Going there right after Labor Day for a week, first time boating New England coast. Any info on great marinas, best places to go, areas to avoid, or anything that might help a Narragansett newbie will be appreciated!

I'm adding a backup bilge pump, and will be using 1 1/2" hose (on a Rule 3700). I've looked at several posts but am still a bit unsure as to where I want the thru hull discharge, and which fitting is best. Any advice? I'm hesitant to simply enlarge the port laz discharge... I just use it for...

Just finished installing and testing a new Lowrance Hook-4 w/GPS, and it's the best I've ever had, hands down. It took it out all day on what are, at least for me and my area, the most challenging areas for a depthfinder... soft mucky bottoms and steep drop offs. Did not lose bottom contact...

I'm re-wiring and updating some electronics, trying to bring things up to ABYC standards. I have a couple of Blue Sea battery terminal fuse blocks, one for each battery. I also have a 50 amp main breaker in the starboard lazarette. What size fuse should I be using? I was thinking 50? The...

I've read up here and THT and I still need a little advice... I have new Tohatsu 6HP Sail Pro, that charges at max 6A (not much but every bit helps), manual start. Main is Honda 90 with a standard 3 way Perko switch (Off/1/Both/2) to 2 batteries (#1 Hybrid starting, #2 Deep cycle House)...

Noticed this just a couple days ago, takes at least 30 seconds to load each page. I'm guessing they're doing some maintenance or other code work?

So I have my new Tohatsu 6Hp Sail Pro (all manual tilt, 20" shaft) on the mini-jacker, clamped to the starboard transom for some test fitting. There are photos in my album. Maybe these are dumb questions but before I work up the courage to drill through the transom I thought I'd double check...

Been reading a lot of posts and planning to add a kicker. I have swim platform on port, factory Bennett tabs (I think they're the shorter/wider ones). I have 2 - 24 gal tanks with Racor water separator/filter and tank switch (and spare filters). Honda 90HP. 2 Group 27 batteries mounted...

Just in case this may help someone, I recently got a dinghy, and it works really well for me. Of course everyone's needs are different, and location has a lot to do with it, so you need to look at that. I did a lot of research, and was getting frustrated...most were either too cheap, too...

Hi, just got my 2005 CD22 a few weeks ago, now trying to figure out the best way to upgrade the ladder. In addition to swimming, we use a small dinghy quite a bit. I have the factory swimstep on the port side, with what I believe is the Garelick under platform 2 step. I've read all the posts...

Hi, I need to get a spare prop, and while I'm at it I thought I might experiment with a slightly different pitch or diameter. I've read several posts on this subject, but could use some advice specific to my situation. I just got this boat, changed oil, new plugs (the recommend NKGs) and took...

Hi, my initial question is, if I get a longer bow roller that extends 2"-4" further past the bow, is that OK, or will the extra leverage when weighing anchor cause problems? My new-to-me 22 has what I believe to be the stock bow roller (15 3/8"), and the boat came with a rather small fluke...

New member here... lifelong boater, new owner of "Snickers", 2005 22 Cruiser I just bought from Jim ( BTW what a great guy!). Just want to thank everyone for the huge wealth of information here. I spent the last 3 months looking for my next boat, looked at everything from Walkarounds to...