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I like it! Love that it is only 61 lbs. This is on my long project list and I am still considering options. Couple of questions: 1. In the pic showing the stringers I see 2 panels, what is the third? 2. If I was doing this I think I would want a center drain channel in the stringers. You...

The last post I can find on the topic (2017) shows sources which no longer have 1.5" balsa core available. This is the thickness I need for repairs to the hull of my 2002 22' cruiser. I can't find anything online except 4x8 sheets for $600 plus shipping. I need a 2x4 sheet an would prefer...

Starboard Fuel Fill 1

Starboard Fuel Fill 2

Port Lazarette

Thanks for all the input. Looks like I will probably just be cutting it out and patching it eventually (before summer). I am going to be treating the transom penetrations as well so I think I will dismount the main and kicker before cutting up the sole to reduce any chance of deflection (I...

I have a couple of questions. I have an old Protimeter Surveymaster that I paid over $500 for 24 years ago. I have long probes for it so I was able to survey the sole without penetration as well as drill test holes and verify what my survey readings meant. I mapped out where the sole is wet...

Gas Tank Cleat Holes

Thanks guys. Bob, I am really hoping it doesn't come to breaking out the Fein, finger's crossed. I've never done fiberglass repair and would rather not start, though doing it under the gas tank probably wouldn't be a bad place for my first time since no one will ever see it. Clay I will...

As I scour threads dealing with cleaning wet/rotten core materials through existing holes I see references to routing, using a dremel, etc. but haven't encountered much yet in terms of specifics. I have routers, dremmels, roto zips, etc and I am curious what bits, hand tools and practices...

We purchased 2002 22' cruiser. As far as I can tell the boat has never had any repairs done in terms of correcting factory penetrations into the balsa core. As far as I know the boat was always stored under a cover until this last winter and was used lightly. Before purchasing the boat I had...

It also just occurred to me that this effects trailering. I haven't searched c-brats to see what discussions there may be, but if the tanks are full and the engine weight is higher than recommended I wonder how much that tips the weight distribution on the trailer in the wrong direction? I...

We are purchasing our first C-Dory, a 2002 22' Cruiser. It was professionally repowered last year with a Yamaha 115hp. I wrote to C-Dory to see if there was any chance of getting an updated nameplate rating sticker as mentioned elsewhere on C-brats as a possibility. Here is their response...