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    When will it end.

    China Aviation Industry General Aircraft Co. has purchased Cirrus aircraft Co. in Duluth, Mn. This company was started in Duluth and before the down turn was produceing over 700 planes per year with over 1000 employees In 2009 it produced 268 planes with 570 employees. 2010 figures are not...
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    Weight Distribution in Refurbishment

    The classics only go to 1986. 175 horse -WOW. C-Otter :roll:
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    Oregon Cruise ship takes monster wave.

    Big write up in Duluth paper today. It was the cruise ship Clelia II. Was in the Duluth harbor 5 times this year. Has 80 passengers and 77 crew on board. C-Otter
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    Oregon Cruise ship takes monster wave.

    This vessel has been in the Duluth harbor a couple of times. I believe the going rate for a ten day lakes cruise was between $10,000 and $15,000 dollars. :cry You can do it in a C-Dory a lot cheaper. :D C-Otter.
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    Proctor Canvas here in Minnesota

    Tug: I doubt if they due. I will offer mine up for a model if you want one, but it is covered untill next spring. :thdown C-Otter
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    removing the plug...

    Pour in a cup or two of RV antifreeze, good for 40 below. C-Otter
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    2009 19 Angler, $30,000 (Tacoma, WA)

    Let the air out of the tires. :lol: C-Otter
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    Flexing of cockpit deck

    Looks like chauking around the edges, I bet you have floorboards. C-Otter
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    C-Dory Abuse

    The classics can, can't speak for for the cored hulls after 1986. My 1985 does not have a gelcoat crack anywhere. C-Otter.
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    Electric wipers 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 shaft on 1995 22 cruiser?

    Were the windows wet or dry when you tried them? New blades on dry windows lots of friction. C-Otter
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    Boat Explodes On Columbia River

    You are surpose to use the bilge blower before starting a gas inboard engine: new owner mistake? Diesel does not require a blower. C-Otter :(
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    Teak question

    I use Sikkens Ceto 23 Plus about 3 coats on new teak, than one coat every year or two. Twenty five years and counting still looks good. The boat is under cover six months of the year. We do not have the hot Texas sun in this neck of the woods. Goodluck. C-Otter
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    Quick Genius 600H Windlass

    Tug: The front deck is 3/4 plywood C-Otter
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    new boat questions

    How about the noise : engine noise, water noise underway and water slap on the hook. I have found this amplifled on a aluminum boat. C-Otter
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    C-Dory Factory Questions for the Group

    Swee Pea: By a dealer ordering a boat, one at a time,the cross country shipping cost would be out of sight. C-Otter
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    Differences between older models and newer ones

    No balsa core in floor, 3/4 plywood only, some balsa core in transon, plywood forward deck and no foam flotation under berth. C-Otter
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    Finally bought a C-Dory

    Tug: You can find the plugs most anywhere Walmart, K-mart or any boat shop. Get the brass with the T handle and put them in from the inside. What motor came on the boat? Mine has the original 1987 Johnson 90 vro. I'm the second owner and have had it for eight years without missing a beat. Have...
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    Classic vs. later moderate deadrise hull

    The classic is the "57" chevie of boats, loved for it's look and solid as a rock. :D C-Otter
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    60hp on a 19 Angler?

    The 87 C-Dory has the new style hull. My 85 has the old style flat bottom with a 87 johnson two stroke. With 300# motor, 65# kicker, 30 gal gas, down riggers and two people I get 24 mph @4000. I ran it wot only one time, got to the high 30's and it scared the crap out of me. Never again. I...
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    film scanner

    I do it the cheap way. Having about 650 slides from the fiftys, I set up my screen and projector with my digital camera on a tri-pod and start taking pictures. I then transfer them to the computer. Good way for old guy to spend a winter day or two or three.
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