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    Core rot and replacement

    Eric, sorry you have to face this problem!! Unfortunately it is too common when penetrations into the core have not been properly sealed. There's lots of info on this site as well as on the web on repairs. Check out " Boatworks Today" for lots of proceedures when working with glass laminates. I...
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    26 venture twins or single with a kicker ?

    Cskinner You waded right into it. There's pages on this website of arguments over the years on the twins vs single+kicker vs single alone. I'm not too good at searches but just a quick try "twins vs single outboard"'brought up lots of info. Harvey should not be allowed to reply to this...
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    Cockpit slant back cover pictures

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    Small Gelcoat repair during Covid-19 distancing

    You've gotten som good advice here. You might check out Andy at Boatworks Today on YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/user/boatworkstoday He has videos that cover most all of usual (and some not so usual) fiberglass repairs. It may be helpful to see actual "hands on" work. In fact his latest...
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    COVID-19 need to laugh?

    Come on, guys--drop it!!
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    The Far C'r/Vega/Firefly Adventure team goes to Lake Powell

    Thank you, what a fabulous production! You've convinced me I have to add Powell to places to go. I've always shined it on (why go to the desert to go boating???). OK! I now see what all the fuss is about! What a great video!
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    OUCH!!

    Wow! Can't picture how it happened but glad he made it. Gnarly scar too!
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    Dive Boat Fire

    Well said, Micah, thank you!
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    Might have found one but have concerns

    The same year as my boat which had an '89 70 hp Johnson. These where great engines. Not sure how many hours mine had, I'm sure lots ! It was running well till it had a batch of evil fuel from a rusted out fuel filter ( my fault!). I'm sure carberator rebuild/cleaning would have revived it but it...
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    C Dory owners in Northern CA?

    Whoops!!
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    C Dory owners in Northern CA?

    I'm in the Monterey area also and have a just repowered (Etec 115) 1989 22' cruiser. Be glad to show you and go for a ride. Maybe a chance to see two different C-Dory's in Monterey??? Michael
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    Fitting the Standard Garhauer Davit for lifting a dinghy

    CC Rider, Here is a mount SweePea made, would work on cabin side http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... php&page=6 Here is one Dr Bob made http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _album.php
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    Dinghy motor storage

    Bow rail seems a bit inconvenient to get to. But of course I’m old and by myself a lot of the time. Also I’d need a good cover there because it would take a lot of spray on the bow. It would be high enough to be clear of solid water but lots of spray! How about a board like Brent on Discovery...
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    A penny for your thoughts - balsa core condition

    Just for another thought about your repair. I'm not sure I would grind away existing laminate if it was in good shape. This is just making more work. If the existing is in good shape then replacing it with a patch of the same thickness is not necessarily going to to be any stronger. If the hole...
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    Drilling Transom for Auxiliary Motor Mount

    Here is another good article with pictures about over drilling holes for bolts or screws through fiberglass/core sandwiches. https://pbase.com/mainecruising/sealing_the_deck&page=1 I'm not sure what the core of your transom is. Mine (an '89 cruiser is not balsa but plywood). I seem to recall...
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    Restoration of a 1999 C-Dory 22 Cruiser

    Paul, what a great project, your willingness to undertake it and the work done so far make me think you were being modest about your "skills". Please keep this thread and the pictures going. It will be a great resource for the web site! Agree with Dr Bob about the rub rail replacement...
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    Restoration of a 1999 C-Dory 22 Cruiser

    PCG, great write up! Yes, as Dr Bob said, be sure to seal up all penetrations into the core by undercutting the hole, filling with thickened epoxy and then redrilling for the fastening. This gives some solid support to whatever is fastened (no crushing of the core) and keeps any water that gets...
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    Restoration of a 1999 C-Dory 22 Cruiser

    Ah, I get it! this is a separate recore thread. My second post in the "recore" thread was really addressed to you, as I said there go for it you'll learn a lot by doing!
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    re core

    Sorry, I just found another post you did (maybe too many on same subject?). From that post sounds like you're going to do the work. If you're handy and careful I'd say go for it. It's not rocket science. There are lots of tricks and techniques to learn but there's a wealth of info out there...
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    re core

    If I understand you from this and your other post you got a deal on the boat and now have someone to repair it? Does the cost of the purchase and the repair come out to less than what you could buy a boat that was in good repair? If you can afford it and the repair is done well then you have a...
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