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Can't speak to prop pitch, don't know boat and load. Resonant vibration is caused by motor vibrations coming through the mounts and transom. If the prop is properly "balanced", that is, all blades have the same shape and weight, no additional vibrations occur. Different prop "bites" due to...

We are the second owners of the above listed motor on a C-D 22', under warranty until Jan 2027. In summer 2026 with 165 hours it developed a fuel leak, apparent as an oil sheen spreading on the water from the running motor 10 to 20' out, disappearing when the motor was shut off. We were on our...

Absolutely! It will get you there even if you unexpectedly find yourself in rough seas. Seamanship is the key. We have cruised to Victoria, and Princess Louisa Inlet from Bellingham, WA in our 16 ft. C-Dory Ursa Minor which is still going strong in Reid Hbr. Karen and Al Baensch now...

HA! The C-Dory 16! Watch the weather, tides, and currents, like one should with any boat. It's a very buoyant vessel and forgiving, which comes down more to comfort. But if you are caught in a mean blow, that little boat will teach you lessons you won't forget and make a good skipper out of...

We had 6 great weeks cruising in Aug & Sep 2025 on "FriendShip" in the WA and BC islands.

The name of our 6th C-Dory, "FriendShip", a 22 Cruiser, is meant to express the essence of the C-Dory family. Al & Karen Baensch, Prineville, OR. baens@hotmail.com

We just sold "Life of Riley" but want to come visit with you all, as we have enjoyed 5 different C-Dory boats over the last 25 years and leaving boating life, so we will be bringing lots of stories but no boat this year. Looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones...

No better place to see the stars.

Restful in Garrison Bay

So much fun!

A nice little home at sea.

Divine peace at anchor

Life of Riley