New C-Dory Owner...Hoping to Meet Some of You

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Sarge

New member
Hello,

I just purchased a blue 25 Cruiser and will be keeping her moored at the Port of Edmonds. Should be picking her up by the first of April. Right now she is having all her electronics installed.

I'm new to the world of C-Dorys. Been a fan for years, but finally made the decision to buy one. Had an open bow boat in the past so I'd like to meet some of you experienced C-Dory owners to see if I'm treating mine correctly.

My family (two little boys and my wife) are all very excited about the new boat. We'd love to tag along on some adventure in the future to learn all we can about the boat and Puget Sound. I'm smart enough to know that I have a lot to learn! :)

I've really enjoyed the discussions about insurance, fuel for the Wallas stove, type of radar/GPS/chartpotter, anchors, etc. This site is a great resource and I hope in the future I too can add some content worth reading.

I hope I didn't violate any rules by introducing myself here. If so, I apologize and ask that you teach me how to do things right.

Thanks,

Carl
aka: Sarge
 
Sarge and crew welcome aboard. I live in the local area and own a 22 footer so maybe we will have a chance to meet and enjoy some time on the water.
Dan.
 
Welcome to the pack! I know you and your crew will have lots of fun. My sons grew up with boats and around the water and they all loved it.

You have a really nice boat that will serve you well. You are already doing one important thing, learning from this site. I have only one suggestion if you have not already done so, take a USPS or Coast Guard Aux boating class.

Welcome again I just wish I could be a mouse aboard to watch your kids enjoy their first trip on the new boat.

Fred, Pat, and Mr. Grey(the cat)
 
Welcome! Glad to have another C-Dory/C-Brat in the area. You certainly did nothing wrong by introducing yourself and I'm sorry if you got any impression that a simple introduction could be an issue. This is a wonderful site and group of people who have a wealth of knowledge and are happy to get together to share the C-Dory experience. The site administrators work hard to keep the site spam free so sometimes there are barbs that show up when any of us suspect a spammer has found his way in.

I really encourage you and your family to come to the Poulsbo get together next weekend even if your boat is not ready. You will be welcomed with open arms and it is a great way to meet people and make connections for cruising this summer. Check the Poulsbo thread for details.
 
Hey Sarge,
Welcome to the crowd of 25 owners. I doubt giving our locations we will cruise together some time soon. I'm anxious to see pictures of your boat and how you powered it. These are cool boats! Welcome to the c-brat family.
 
Welcome to C-Dory world Sarge. You and the family will love cruising the San Juans and south sound on your 25. If you want to meet some owners on the water I would suggest you call Kathy at the Lopez Islander on Lopez and see if there is still dock space on opening boating week-end. Go up to the top of this home page and click Event sign-ups and then Lopez Opening Day. The moorage is free on Fri and Sat and is a great way to start your new boat out on the new season. The get to-gethers are very informal, just a bunch of C-brats eating (we usually have a potluck on Sat evening on the dock) and looking/talking/breathing boats. Kids are always welcome and encouraged. There is a restaraunt there if you want to have a meal out. Town is just a short mile walk away if you want to do some exploring. And we usually head out for a little cruise on Sat. The number to call is in the thread somewhere.

Hope to see you there.
 
hey sarge,
congratulations on your new purchase!
i take it, you're an ex-military man, that being the case, thank you for your service to this great country. hope your experience was a good one.
you didn't mention how your new boat will be outfitted, single or twin engines, etc.
post anytime, questions or suggestions, makes no difference.
best regards
pat
semper fi
 
Thanks everyone for the kind welcome.

First, "Sarge" refers to my law enforcement career. Retired City of Berkeley, California sergeant. I'm not military Capt. Campbell, but I understand and share your sentiments toward our armed services personnel.

The boat has a single 150 Mercury Verado engine. Sounds like that is a rare engine choice on this board, but having bought the boat through Lake Union Searay it was the engine already setup on the boat. I'm sure others will be curious to see how it behaves and I'll try to keep you all informed.

Electronics: RayMarine everything. E-120 with radar, sonar, gps with connection to the VHF radio. Also I added an autopilot.

The stereo is a Pioneer DEHP-P780MP with Serius and amplifier, 2 speakers built into the shelf and two exterior speakers built into the hull access doors (no cutting of fiberglass). The system also has its own battery. Additionally, since my kids are 2 and 5 years old, I'm having an Alpine PKG-RSE2 DVD Rear Seat Entertainment Package installed, which will attach to the shelf and drop down with a 10" screen.

The boat came with the Wallas heater, curtins and windlass.

I'll check the coming events and see what we can attend.

Again, thank you all for the warm welcome and I look forward to meeting many of you.

-Carl
aka: Sarge
 
Welcome Sarge, and congrats to you and your family!

You don't have to have your boat to attend one of our CBGTs. If you are able, bring the family down to the Poulsbo dock next weekend and meet some of the locals and a few of the aliens.
 
hi sarge,
law enforcement works just as well for me.
my nephew is a sargent with the hamilton county, ohio, sheriff's department. i have a great deal of respect for what he does and therefore, what you do as well.

best regards
pat
 
Sarge,
Welcome to the group. I too have a blue CD25 that I keep at Edmonds. Though mine is in dry storage instead of moored. Love the marina. What dock are you assigned? We try to get out one a week or so (usually Friday or Saturday), and will keep an eye out for you.

Great time of year to get your boat!
 
Seahooked,

My slip number? Good question, I'm next on the waiting list and hope to hear something around the 22nd. If nothing opens by then, I'll be sub-leasing.

Also, I talked to the moorage coordinator for hours (very, very nice lady) and since our C-Dorys have such shallow drafts, she said she would do her best to allow me to stay in one of the "undesirable/shallow" slips until my slip became available. I'm hoping I don't have to go that route.

Kind of living on the edge. The dry stoorage isn't accepting any more C-Dorys and since I don't have a vehicle big enough to pull the boat I opted to not buy the trailer.

My fingers, toes and eyes are all crossed hoping that I get lucky on the 22nd. :?

I'll keep an eye out for you also. It would be fun to meet and learn some tips from you.

When my boat arrives, there will be 3 blue CD25s in the Edmonds marina! There is a twin engine one on B dock.

Thanks,

-Carl
aka: Sarge
 
Sarge,

Welcome!!!

You will find a great group of folks here. I'm sure we'll get a chance to meet soon. We'll look forward to seeing your boat with the Verado...love those engines.

Hope you have tons of fun and please do come to one of the upcoming gatherings. You will not be disappointed.

John :smiled
 
Welcome aboard, Sarge. I must compliment your good taste in picking a blue CD-25. :wink You are in a beautiful area, and the boat will be a great match for that part of the country. For future reference you may want to consider a trailer... since we picked up our boat 8 months ago, we've been coast to coast, NW to SE - the trailerability is a great feature of these boats.

Keep us posted on the arrival - exciting times! And regarding the "undesirable/shallow" slips: not necessarily a bad thing with these boats (especially if the price is right).

Another great benefit is the "fan club" that comes with the boat - lots of great owners to share with and plenty of admirers. Enjoy!

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
Sarge- If you have difficulty getting a slip at Edmonds, consider the Everett Marina until one opens up. They are very helpful up there, the marina facilities are top-notch, and it is less expensive than Edmonds. In any case I'm sure it will all work out. Welcome to Washington and to the C-Brats.
 
Welcome aboard Sarge. Glad to have you as a member of the C-Brat family.

I hope our paths cross someday on the water. If you ever get down in the South Sound area give me a call. Would be happy to buy you lunch and chat with you. My contact info is in my photo album, first photo.
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Dave dlt.gif
 
Welcome, Sarge. I'm also a new C-Dory owner, but my family includes a wife and two young daughters.

I'm also considering Edmonds pretty strongly. I'll be down there this afternoon to get on the list for a 26-foot slip for my 22. Also got a lead on a sub-lease on a 26-foot slip, so with luck I'll be able to move in pretty soon, and then swap slips later.
 
Hey Carl!!

Great boat you have purchased and I feel sure that you should love it.

I may suggest you take full advantage of this owners site and specifically, owners who have just purchased and started using and working out the kinks in their boats. No boat is built perfect, no dealership is perfect, none of us are perfect...but do avail yourself of the near past history of owners of the new hulls like yourself. You are paying a lot of good money, for some very nice systems and boat.

Sort the list of CD25 owners on the site by the boat type...(Our C-Dorys... or Memberlist) ... looking for who has purchased a new CD25 of late as to items for you to pay particular attention to while your boat is being prep'd for delivery.

You may also watch for post for the particular dealership doing the work...they all have bad days now and then.... and it simply helps to be an informed new owner, and not just walk in there with the excitement of a 5 year old boy with a new truck....all thow.... we all are that way too with our boats. You can hit the search button...and put in the dealership name... This is a great owners site, and we do share the good, the bad, the better, the best of our boats, and/or our services received and things we have tried.

It will be intersting to see some perfomance nubmers on your motor. At the Seattle Boat show this year....you could for sure see that a new bread of folks were on board. This is their rookie year with C-Dory boats and that should work in your favor.

You will enjoy the wonderful amount of information that can be gained on this Brat site. Many, many years of boating experience, fun, not so fun, stupid things we have done that other should not repeat, and the gatherings are for sure a great way to spend your time.

Happy boating...and welcome aboard!!

Byrdman (yep...nick name from my previous life)
 
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