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We have used various paints and epxoies as the "binder" and anything from sand to ground walnut shells (used to clean jet engines) and various "grits"/anti slip addatives. (Put in "anti slip paint addatives" in your search engine). We put a coat of paint down after cleaning well, then while...

Also go to albums such as Colby Smith, C-Otter, and John Highsmith's (as well as mine) to find photos of the gathering. These photos give you a lot of information, There is one which was an aerial view of the Hontoon State Park Island and Marine. We also gone to several gatherings after we...

I have used 5/8 to 3/4 foams where I insulated the hulls of boats venturing into higher lattitudes. The thicker the insulation the higher the R value. The "mouse fir" or whatever does offer one solution. I have used various smooth surface material, becuase getting the "fur" clean if there are...

Adam, thank you. We are all here to learn from our brothers and sisters on their C Dorys. Here is the link to Boris's original posts. Here are two phots from Journey On's original posts. I have been involved in putting these in 3 C Dory 25 and they seem to keep the bilge dry.

Are these as "leak proof" as the Imtra ones which most of us have used? I have never heard of "Jim Black"--who is behind this line of products?

The photos really help and my 2003 boat which had been abused had similar cracks, but some actualy delamination of the tabbing holding the platform for the "V" berth in place. The constuction you see is the inside of the hull to deck joint. It is a "shoe box" construction. The edge of the...

There are those who feel that there is less of a shear strenthy with foam in comparison to balsa--in some situations also the foam does not adhere as well to the resin component of the laminate. Foams can still have water intursion, migration, and delamination with freeze thaw cycles. If...

The use of private messages is the best source of communication with other members for us. I suspect that some members would object to having their emails and phone numbers avaiable. I have collected my own list of both email and phone number thru the many gatherings we have attended...

The only disadvantage might be a little more fuel consumption, and the weight on the Starboard side--having a couple of people, and perhaps moving some items to the opposite side, should balance the boat when at reast, and trim tabs work well when on a plane.

Have you contacted Dometic Marine? Are you certain that you have a Seastar Helm and system. There may be a resivoir if you have teeflex or Hynautic. In those cases there may be a resevoir which is where you add fluid and you pressurize the system. I have owned the Hynautic and Wagner...

The early 25's have the water tank under the V berth on Port side. The ones which have the holding tank aft under the splash well, have the water tank forward under the V berth on Port side. The 1995 25's had heads which were optional. In the 2006 era on---not exactly certain where the...

It is beause they are the same 333 cu in. Block. The 9.9 will push your boat as well as the 20, unless you are able to swing a larger prop. Neither will plane the boat.

We do use "incredable" for difficult spots. We have also used Ivory soap flakes or Woolite solution. The 303 fabric cleaner is also very good, and recommended by Sunbrella's manufacturer. After cleaning we spray the cushions with 303 Fabric Protectorant. Scotch Guard is simiar. Generally...

Is it the hatch, or around the hatch. Many boats have the cutout too large. I have had to add as much as 1/4" of "meat" (glass fibers) all of the way around to make them secure in the fit. This included the brand new Tom Cat. The "lense" of the Bomar hatch can be repaced. Is there a vent...

What is this "32’ party barge Rum Bucket" of which you speak--it sounds like fun!!!.

Why is the "alumium roof translucent? Is the roof actualy some plastic, and just the framework alumium?

Take photos during your survey. Get numbers on the moisture. Ask lots of questions. A sea trial should be scheduled at the same time if possible, and the surveyor can go on the Sea Trial.

There are no stringers--there are fiberglass covered vertical compartment dividers around the fue tank under the cockpit sole of the 25 (where the fuel tank lives). If these were stringers they would have been more robust and would have extended all of the way to the transom. "Anchoredout"...

I also have put all of my kickers on the port side. Most of these have been light weight. If you remove the swim platform (I recommend that you not remove it), you will have to fill those holes.

The stringer--which I assume is the wood encased "box" which surrounds the fuel tank--is not structural as it is in many boats. The cockpit deck leaks around the hatches. There are new hatches which do not leak and can be fitted easily. The surveyor is not able to easily access this...