SO WHAT DID YOU DO WITH OR ON YOUR C-DORY TODAY??

Sea Angel here;
The concern with the bow and breast lines coming loose and getting in the props are very real. The bow line is 25' and will not make it that far aft. The breast and stern lines are another issue. This line, also being 25', could make it to the twin props. The tight coil I try to use and the set of the 'bungeee' loop will have to be refined for a more secure hold. A stopper line could be also applied, but that may be too cumbersome unless you are in sever WX and want to be sure you have a secure WX deck.

The total bungee cord length I chose was 14". This will give me some latitude to do some twisting , or tightening, of the holding loop which is not shown in my pixs.

These cam cleats are the same ones shown above with the red caps, but a substitute cap cover can be added and obtained direct from HARKEN. The cam cleats were purchased for abt $29 each from WM along with the hangers for $5.79/pr; cordage is extra.

I chose this approach from my old sailing days use. These lines can be set and released very fast with positive assurance as long as the lines are properly sized to the cams. I did not see any need to color code the cams to their use, as I would on a sloop; but only to follow the colors of the boat. I don't think these are original ideas or applications.

I hope this adds to safer line handling. It will keep the decks clearer for safety and keep the lines from rubbing against the hull finish as much as it was.

Enough of my :roll: 2 cents worth. A belated Happy Easter to all.
 
We are back home from a nice weekend at Andrews Bay at Lake Washington! Launched at 40th Street in Blahview. Saturday was a drop-dead gorgeous PNW day...Five other boats anchored up in Andrews Bay, not too crowded, but not lonely either! On the way to Andrews Bay, Check Point II went flying by, I hailed him on 16, but no response. Marty came by on Lizzie to say hello but couldn't stay, evidently some prior commitment. Dinghied ashored, took the Palace Guard Dog for a walk around the Seward Park trail, back on the dinghy, begged some ice for our drinks from a neighboring yacht. Sundowners in the cockpit, a nice dinner, a round of rummy and early to bed! Woke up to the pitter-patter of rain on the cabin roof, the Palace Guard Dog still needed to go ashore, so we did...back on board, breakfast, more rummy, and back to 40th Street. Thought our electrical problems were solved but evidently not...thank heavens for the Mr Heater Buddy and the Coleman Fold-and-Go! A bit of work to do to get ready for Friday Harbor!
 
Sea Angel back... :embarrased

I mentioned my concern for lines overboard. My pixs do not display the method I use for furling and securing my lines so they won't go anywhere.. The pix gave my verifacation of the size of loop I would be dealing with in the hangers.

Hope I did not lead anyone astray.
 
Sea Angel: "Astray" Is that a kind of seat?
Your system looks good to me. I also started out sailing and like having my lines clean though I stow all of them save for the bow line. Another thing I did for ease of deploying the forward fender, is tie a 3' line to the tail end with a loop in it. I can catch the loop with my boat hook and pull it aft where it gets connected with a bungee which holds it tight up on the walk around ledge.
Regards, Steve
 
Steve, maybe you were kidding.... If not...

Main Entry: astray
Part of Speech: adjective
Definition: lost
Synonyms: adrift, afield, amiss, awry, badly, gone, lost, off, off course, roaming, straying, unfavorably, vanished, wandering, wrong
Antonyms: accurate, on course, on the mark, right on, straight

Not to be confused with Ashtray, which is where you put your butt... :shock:

Charlie
 
Well now, Capt. Steve... You got me there..... I was NOT spaced out like I should have been. :shock:

Looks like I led myself a little awhstrayy.

Oh, yes. As to the fenders, I likewise have added lines to my fenders. They are 6' spliced 3/8" lines on both ends of all 4 fenders. I store them below the cockpit deck and under the motor well, out of the way.

The added forward safety hand holds can be reached from inside the cabin, as can the breast cleats, to secure the fenders. The cockpit handholds also keep me inboard till I'm secure to the dock, then I can refine the set using the roof hand rails if needed.

The fun with all this is the refinement and learning how to do it safer and better.
 
Fenders can be stored inside. True. This is what I do with the rear two. And it is true that you can hang the forward fender from the inside via the window. This forward fender is, for me, only a docking cushion with current or wind since when tied up the aft fender and the midships fender are the only ones in contact with the dock. When I deploy this forward fender conditions make us a bit busy to begin with so I find it a plus to have it where I want in one second. In the calm days of summer I may pull it all together. For now though, having a line tied to both of its ends, with one tied to the boat and the other with a loop at the end, I am able to secure it with a bungee once away from the dock, and it is ready for the next time it is needed.
 
You may think it's funny, but I did see a boat with what looked like, white scooter sized tires hung all around it. :smileo Never did get a chance to ask him about them...whether it was a joke, or what. :wink

Jack
 
How about adding a full inflatable ring around both sides (sans transom) that would work off a 12 air compressor? Sort of a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat), of sorts. Bumper Cars, here we come!

Joe. :lol:
 
Joe,
I think you may have something there... :roll: I could get one of those Walker Bay floatation rings and stretch it out a bit. :smilep Seriously though, I'm still toying with the idea of installing "Runners/Skegs" along the chines to keep the boat from sliding sideways while I'm trying to dock. Adding the bow rail helped the depth perception a lot. It was a lot like the first time I drove a rear engine car.... :wink
Jack
 
I bought an add-on plastic sun visor from Shuck's Auto Parts, cut the straps off of it and mounted it on the stb. windshield frame using the existing screws. :smiled (pictures in album) Then I cut the fuel line 12" from the tank fitting and added an in-line filter. That will be easier to change than the one on the engine. :wink I'm running out of things to do....Come-on SunShine :smilep Jack
 
Hi Folks,
The last two days, I enjoyed working on my C-Dory. Started the engine, put vents in my door, and cleaned it up a bit.

Tomorrow, I shall keep working on the boat, more cleaning, maybe raise the helm seat 2'', start on the bottom paint job, a job I am not looking forward to doing. Then the weather will get cold.

Maybe next week, I shall have most of the work done, and if I get a good day, I shall test out the trailer by launching the C-Dory and take a spin around Boston Harbor. Just maybe.

Fred
 
SleepyC passed the "Vessel Safety Check" for 08. this year it was done by a Power Squadron Inspector, Last year by a USCGA Inspector. Some differences, mostly personality and age I'm guessing. this inspector did 2 C-Dory's side by side. Was very impressed at what he found on board, Wallas, Electronics, Chapmans, and info about C-Brats. Now to get it to the water.
Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
Couldn't keep my mouth shut. :embarrased I told the admiral how happy I was with the way the new sun visor fit and the first thing she said was...Where is mine? :crook Had to stop by Shucks for another one. :sad Oh well, I needed new wipers for the car any way. :wink Jack
 
Wild Blue got her "spa day" yesterday. It's been three months since we've had her out of the water; even with bottom paint and very regular use she needed some cleaning. No critters stuck to her, but plenty of slime - we scrubbed and washed and it all came off pretty easy. The bottom paint is in good condition still - a year and a half, lots of water miles and towing to Florida, the PNW, and back to the Gulf. I'm very pleased with the performance and durability. She got an over-all good bath, and we put her in storage for the next couple weeks while we go visit our daughter and son-in-law.

When we get back, I'll wax her up nice and pretty before putting her back in the water. The canal looks empty. Sigh.

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
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