16 FOOT C-DORY

Bob,

Have not heard of star board, do go on. Where can you get it? Why do you feel it's better for this application? Do you have pics? Is there a web-site? Tell me, tell me tell me!

I'm planning to put this in this weekend and want the best. Jon
 
The web site is: http://www.kingstarboard.com/
The material is dense plastic and can be worked with normal wood working tools.
Starboard is stocked at West Marine stores--but it is not cheap.
There is an industerial material which is similar, but I don't remember the name--I will try and find it.
The problem I see with the Trex is that it is a compressed material of cedar and recycled plastic. Under compressive loads it may disintregrate.
You have to be careful putting the screws into it on deck planking--it will sort of fragment right around the screw--that is why I think with compressive loads--and working--as a davit, that it may not be the best.
The Starboard is used for fairing blocks and risers for davits on a regular basis.

Regards,
 
Bob,

Thanks for the quick response :D. This certainly looks like the stuff to use. I'll see if my local West Marine has the size I need in stock. I'll have to figure out how to best bevel this block so it will sit level on the deck near the gunnel, but shouldn't be to difficult.

Another C-Brat to the rescue :beer.

Thanks again, Jon.
 
You can use a power planer, a bandsaw, router, belt sander or any hand tools, such as a rasp or hand plane to work the Starboard. one way for a taper is to cut the final level with a saw or router, then work the taper in. It can also be sanded. There is a glue--but I have never tried to use it.

One good use is to put a small piece on the transom and then screw/bolt the transducer for the depth sounder to this --avoiding putting more holes in the transom--and risking damage to the core.

One caution, it is not as stiff or strong as teak in span--ie if you make a swim step the spacing of supports need to be closer together.
 
Jon -

That plastic stuff whittles real nice with a cheapy one-hand block plane. Set the depth light so the blade doesn't dig in.

That Starboard is pretty tough stuff. The plastic lumber you hear me raving about is great for non-loadbearing applications, but it won't work where it has work to do. The starboard is great for that.

Look at it close when you buy it. I think Starboard is all the same hard material, but some of the plastic sheeting available has a softer cellular core and is easy to bend and break. Starboard is solid all the way through.
 
Ty Boo Mike,

Thanks for the input :teeth. I'll make sure I have my glasses on :roll: when I go down there.

Did you see the question a few comments back up this thread about setting up an album/instructional page for mounting the davit? Please let me know what you think.

Hey, got my Denebola :star lettering today from Speedy Signs. I'll post pics. Sunday eve.

Jon
 
If you're like me, you better look through the bottom part of your glasses!

Yeah, I saw your suggestion, and it's a good one. The best bet would be to do the text posting in the Cockpit and Accessories section of our library, and post the pics in the related album. You can also put the pics right in the body of the message if it will help to explain things. If you do it that way, be sure and break it up into replies to the original message to keep it easy to follow. If you want to put all the pics in the album, and reference them in the text, you can just link directly to them. If you need help doing that, Bill or I can edit your message and insert the links for you.

Pictures? You got pictures? We love 'em!

And I like the way you put the space in Ty Boo! It made me think of my late friend, Tyler Boothe, for whom the boat is named.
 
TyBoo Mike,

Didn't mean to put the space in there but sounds like it was a good memory trigger. Tyler must have been a great friend :beer.

I'll revisit this thread when I get the text and pics. together for the davit. What you explained sounded pretty straight forward , WHICH IS SCARING THE BAJEEBERS OUT OF ME :shock:. I'm not a nerd :beer, I'm not a nerd :beer :beer, Nerd a not I'm :beer :beer . Ahhh that's better.

Jon
 
....lol....
All those :beer :beer :beer in that last post makes me think that Jon is gonna fit right in as a certified Bratster
I cannot wait to get together and drain a few bottles with you there Jon. we are not particular in the brand but you do need to try to find your self some Snoqualimie Falls Brew. I can safely say that you will not be disappointed. I am partial to their Avalanche Ale...mmmm mmmm good.
Two of our Brat-Pack are the owners of the brewery and we have no problem with supporting them....lol... :beer
 
This is not a crab pot davit--but could be used for that:

http://garhauermarine.com/catalog_process.cfm?cid=41

I installed the davit on the aft stb side of my 22 cruiser--it allows me to pick up the kicker and put it on the bracket, pick up the inflatable or a full ice chest. I have a bad back--and this beats lifting. The falls are long enough to take an item from the ground when the boat is on the trailer or from a dock. There is a plastic ball on a SS plate which I screwed to the bottom of the boat, and a collar which the pipe fits thru to the foreward part of the motor well. The davit is in three parts and stows easily. I am considering putting a second mount so I can hoist the inflatable to the cabin top.

A reel winch or self tailing winch could be placed on the shaft and just one of the sheves used for crab pots.
 
Jon,
I don't know if there is a Haggens grocery store in your neck of the woods, but they carry the "c-dory brewsky brothers" beer there. It is sold in a large bottle.
At the Blakely Island Gathering we finished off a keg that they brought in about 2 to 3 hours. :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer :beer
 
DaveS,

I like it!!! Seriously though, the CD factory folks would probably frown on that kind of infringement. But :twisted:, C-Grog or CD Ale or something like that might be insider enough :wink.

Or :twisted:, Angler Ale or Cruiser Stout or..........
 
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