Some general C-25 questions

Bob,

I think that slope back canvas is a good idea for both the TomCats and the CD's. As you know, those cockpit fish boxes continually fill with water and have to be pumped out or get really stinky. While my slip is covered, the boat is now being bottom painted and the boxes are brewing!


John
 
Thanks.
It would seem the consensus is non covered cockpits will result in standing water. Can you describe the slope back cover a bit? Some sort of canvas that just snaps at the top of the roof leading back to the stern to allow rain water to spill off? For my uses if I want to be undercover I will be in the cabin. Most of my time in the cockpit will involve rolling off the side in dive gear and in fact the typical canvas support structure may be in the way.

Thanks again.
 
Matt,

I think we are referring to a sloping canvas to be used while the boat is unused and stored outside, open to rain. The cockpits drain OK when the boat is being used since enough movement occurs to clear the scuppers, I guess.

The camper canvas from the factory and other custom suppliers is an excellent investment, even if you stay mainly in the cabin. As for me, I like to leave the cabin door open when it is raining and crack windows to prevent the window fogging. Without camper canvas, water will rain and drain INTO the cabin through the open cabin door.

Many owners never get canvas, but it sure can extend the usability and the season.

John
 
drjohn71a":4cwmrbsv said:
Many owners never get canvas, but it sure can extend the usability and the season.
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I'm getting mine at the end of September and regret that I have to wait that long. I should have had it done last spring.

Warren
 
The slope back zips to the piece of vinly/Sunbrella, which slides into the awning rail. It then slopes to the railing and then straight down to the snaps on the sides of the boat.

Our custom camper canvas top, has 1" SS tubing, and with 4 bows is completely free standing. As such, it allows 24" between the aft cabin bulkhead and the first bow. This is the same width as between the aft railings and the aft cabin bulkhead--the only place you can roll over the side anyway. With the 22 you have more room because there are no side railings. (of course, you can buy the boat without side railings, but this leaves a bit less safety in the cockpit. However, with any camper canvas, you can easily roll up the canvas and lean the canvas back to the rear support.

Definately a camper back is worth while--if only the Bimini top. I suspose if I was in S. Florida, I would not use the side curtains, but on the Gulf Coast, we leave the full camper canvas up year around. We roll up or take off the side curtains during the summer when we go out.
 
If the boat sits for a week in the rain (C-25), will all the water drain out of the scuppers? I'm trying to determine if the canvas is necessary to prevent standing water in the cockpit. My preference is no canvas but I will get it if it will serve as a water damage preventative. I know a C-25 with twins (what I would get) would be a bit heavier in the stern than those with a single/kicker.

Thanks for the clarification.
 
I've had no problem with water draining from the scuppers while in the water since removing the check valves. Prior to that, it barely drained (there is a thread on this). I'll also add that some water drains into the bilge because of the way the cockpit hatches fit (even after Cutter Marine substantially improved the fit). There's another thread on this topic. For me at least, I make sure my bilge pump is working correctly while in my slip.

While on the trailer, I raise the bow as high as I can. I have two jacks attached to the tongue (to get the jacks up and sitting on blocks) and I raise the tongue until I can at least get a "level" reading on the side of the boat. I also remove the drain plug when on the trailer. Some of this effort is required because the front lawn slopes away from the house and I have to compensate for this as well as the need to at least level the boat.

Bill
Edgewater, MD
 
As far as twins on the stern of a 25, I don't believe the extra weight is really significant at all in terms of fore/aft attitude. Mine seems to sit right on the waterline (or slightly above). Depends on equipment loading as well.
 
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