Recent content by Reelin2

Did I see your boat in Ferndale?

I did a transom on a classic with Carbon Core. The work is the prep, cleaning the old core. I added a couple layers of glass to the outer skin, this served two functions, added a bit of strength but mainly wanted to fill all the holes 😀. You can view some photos under the Hunky Dory album.

I’ve had lots of years of reliable cable service, but also had one break on the water and multiple frozen cables. In my experience, hydraulic steering is easier to install and there is zero torque steer. If you are keeping the boat I’d go hydraulic.

Check out the C Dory Facebook page, there are a couple of 16’s that cruise the San Juan’s. I know one will be at the Friday Harbor rendezvous. They are a capable little boat.

Upgraded to 10kg Rocna

Based on your use, rarely in salt or brackish water, I’d consider removing the bottom paint entirely. That said it is easier to scuff the hull and apply another coat of the existing bottom paint than it would be to strip to Gelcoat and polish. The two coats of epoxy your surveyor recommended is...

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I was having issues with the port and starboard Downrigger cables tangling. The c Dory narrow beam and the fact that we have a lot of current in the San Juan?s are the problems, I found these Willie T?s weights that track outward. Not another tangle, even after running a third Downrigger. Not...

Added my 3rd Downrigger bracket. Added to both sides, future plans to add a cooler mount.

I replaced the slider glass on my 22 this year, it’s pretty straightforward. There is a step by step video on the SeaGlaze website. Go to the support tab then videos / downloads. A local glass shop cut laminated safety glass for the project. Personally I wouldn’t go acrylic or Lexan. Good luck

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