After what has seemed like forever (closer to 3 weeks) I am heading to NC to pick up my new C-Dory on Thursday.
The dealer is planning to take me out on it Friday to explain the systems, etc. to me.
I greatly appreciate the warm welcome & friendly advice you folks have offered. I have a lot to learn & plan to be here often.
After reading about a million posts here is what I went with...
The Honda 9.9 kicker is now mounted on the starboard side. Since the control cables, etc. for the main engine are on that side I did not want the swim step there.
The swim step is now installed on the port side, and I am waiting for the interior grab rails and a low radar arch to arrive (I will bring the boat to PA and use it while waiting).
I ordered the bimini & full enclosure from the dealer, and window covers from a local canvas shop in Oriental. These folks have done some beautiful work for me in the past.
I am not having any radios nor navigational equipment added at this time. I have one hand held VHF and am going to order a Uniden Mystic (thanks Flapbreaker!).
I have a couple hand held GPS units and will use them until I figure out which system is "right" for me.
A lot of my decisions on what to buy now & what to add later were based upon the many threads I have been reading on this website. I also looked at 203,517,496 pictures I think.
Thanks again & wish me luck folks! If you hear of a new C-Dory 22 sinking in or around Oriental, NC this weekend do not get alarmed. It is just me trying to figure out the porta-potti. :beer
The dealer is planning to take me out on it Friday to explain the systems, etc. to me.
I greatly appreciate the warm welcome & friendly advice you folks have offered. I have a lot to learn & plan to be here often.
After reading about a million posts here is what I went with...
The Honda 9.9 kicker is now mounted on the starboard side. Since the control cables, etc. for the main engine are on that side I did not want the swim step there.
The swim step is now installed on the port side, and I am waiting for the interior grab rails and a low radar arch to arrive (I will bring the boat to PA and use it while waiting).
I ordered the bimini & full enclosure from the dealer, and window covers from a local canvas shop in Oriental. These folks have done some beautiful work for me in the past.
I am not having any radios nor navigational equipment added at this time. I have one hand held VHF and am going to order a Uniden Mystic (thanks Flapbreaker!).
I have a couple hand held GPS units and will use them until I figure out which system is "right" for me.
A lot of my decisions on what to buy now & what to add later were based upon the many threads I have been reading on this website. I also looked at 203,517,496 pictures I think.
Thanks again & wish me luck folks! If you hear of a new C-Dory 22 sinking in or around Oriental, NC this weekend do not get alarmed. It is just me trying to figure out the porta-potti. :beer