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thataway replied to the thread Boat2Trailer or Auto Lock to Trailer.A friend has a 26' mahagony classic speed boat which he keeps on a railroad going to the enclosed shop about 10' above Lake mean high... -
thataway replied to the thread C-Dory 25 Cruiser - Real World Engine Upgrade Options.I have never worried about engines of that age with mid range hours. I have owned a number of them, including a Honda 130 and Honda...
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Back to the King Starboard installation, I drilled and counter sunk stainless steel carriage bolts. Each fastener was lubricated with...
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thataway replied to the thread Replacing trailer bunk.Not much positive information on that link, except one member who felt scratchs in the hull were caused by the slicks. My findings are...
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thataway replied to the thread Repower thoughts.Have your tried : this source at Boats.net? It appears as if they have the proper seals, if it is leaking where I think these seals will...
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thataway replied to the thread 1984 C-Dory Longhouse 27’ (Long Deck).I think this is a great boat (I have no idea of condition) with a lot of potential. I would probably add a port side, head and shower...
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thataway replied to the thread Repower thoughts.So you have already (presumably) diagnosed the problem: leaking seals. There are seal kits which are relativfely easy to install, and...
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thataway replied to the thread Replacing trailer bunk.I have put "slicks" onto several of my C Dory's trailers, but not entire length. The slicks are usually of High-Density Polyethylene...
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thataway replied to the thread Repower thoughts.Tilt / Trim units are fairly easy to diagnose; Separate electrical, vs low fluid vs hydaulic component failure is easy. The motor is...
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I repowered my 2003 22 cruiser from an original 2003 Honda 90 (a carb model), with very high hours to a Honda 100 a few years ago. There...
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thataway replied to the thread Best C Dory 22 Cruiser Toilet/Privacy solution (besides the berth).My father's boat had only thru hull cockit scuppers, and no thru hull for drains or heads. The "head" was a galvanized bucket under a...
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thataway replied to the thread Repower thoughts.I would suggest a DF 90 A Suzuki. It is the lightest of the major brands at 10 to 30 lbs ligher than the others. It is a good engine...
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thataway replied to the thread Must bunks align with stern when on a boat lift.I agree with SEdowneast. I have a foot to 2 feet at the most not supported. I prefer none or a foot. My lift bunks are true...
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thataway replied to the thread 2004 King trailer weight.In Forida you have to have the weight. I always just take the trailer to a truck scale and detatch it on the scale. Then you can get a...
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thataway replied to the thread New Owner of a 2008 23' Venture I've named "C-farer".Welcome aboard and congratulations on a great exceptionally well equipped and cared for boat! We do hope to see you when you do the...
