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Probably Smith's CPES. Still considered the best by wooden boat builders, but pricey. The two pint kit is a lifetime supply for most people. No amine blush (which you wouldn't be able to remove in a screw hole before adding thickened epoxy). I would clean things out and make sure there is no...

The PVC pipe is to ensure that there is enough ventilation under the cover. If closed up too tight, you will get mildew even if everything is removed from the boat. I see this all the time where people are asking advice on mechanical or chemical methods to stop mildew in a boat that is closed...

We took our Newport electric motor out as a kicker last time out on our 16 just for jollies. We normally use it on the tender (9' inflatable) on our trawler. It is made for saltwater, 36# thrust, weighs nothing, and costs $150. We went into little backwaters with no wind or current and snuck...

My seat boxes don't hold water as it can still leak out under the cockpit coaming. If I had your situation I would be tempted to leave the front open and drill a weep hole (after seeing where the water sits). Might need to be hand finished in order to ensure not penetrating the top fiberglass...

In my photos I have a folder called "Poor Man's Boat Cover" where I used a $20 plastic tarp "customized" to fit my 16. I threw it over, marked it with a Sharpie as to where to cut darts in the appropriate places, and then used duct tape to make the seams. I only use it when I have a big...

Some of those built in tackle boxes come with a little plastic key. Lockable space on the 16 is rare, so check to see if there is a little spot for a simple key on the tackle box latch.

Espar D2 heater install

Mine is an '04 and "had" rivets. Check out my photo album under "Balsa Core Issues" and see how I fixed that. Removal of the seat boxes and integral cockpit liners allowed for some extra storage (and a diesel heater in my case).

We've launched with tractors a couple of times, but they were heavily modified for the surf.

Check USPS Media Mail rates. Still a bargain even when sending a tube.

Moving my batteries was part of several larger projects and a desire to get the boat balanced, so I didn't photo it as a separate project. My boat came with two batteries and two 6-gallon gas tanks under the splash well. There are a couple of pictures in my photo album under "Modifications -...

How to do it has been discussed many times here. Basically, over drill a hole and fill it with epoxy thickened with cabosil, chopped glass fiber, or wood dust. I used 1/2 inch as my over drill. Don't worry too much about going through the bottom of the boat. The inner layer is fairly thin...

Had to make three detours today driving into town because of downed trees. Came home to find one across the road within walking distance of the house (and chainsaw). Too bad it was rotten and couldn't be used for firewood. Spent Saturday night at anchor in a cozy harbor. Still had to go on...

Simple fix: https://www.amazon.com/Macks-Ultra-Soft ... B0051U7W32 I have noise cancelling headphones if I want to listen to music. It if is engine noise, the outboard cover can be soundproofed. http://www.c-brats.com/modules.php?set_ ... _photo.php

There is also this pricey little gadget that allows you to separate the snaps without yanking on the material. You can use it like a lever against a hard surface or twist in when the snap is between two canvas pieces. I've had success with it. For replacements, look for stainless steel male...

I just came across the 2015 online advertisement for my CD 16. $15K Canadian with trailer. How far did I travel to buy my C-Dory? Campbell River. I was there the next morning.

I can see the benefit of eating the sausage casing (for the "high fiber" cellulose content). And the casing doesn't contain carcinogenic processed meat, heart-damaging saturated fats, and floor sweepings like the insides of a sausage. So the proposed solution is that we just peel the outside...

Will Prowse just did a teardown of a new "marine grade" LiFePO, although a manufacturer calling a battery marine doesn't necessarily mean it meets one's needs. But at 206 amp hours and $1K each, thats getting really competitive with Flooded Lead Acid (and Mr. Prowse seems to think they are...

My situation in a CD 16 is much different, but might have some value as a weight shifting experient on a smaller scale. I did move batteries and fuel tank to improve balance. To really predict the effect of moving weight aboard would probably require a naval architect and even then you would...

Funny that logic dictates the opposite. Liberals want to move forward (progress). Conservatives want to move backwards (retard). Progressives vs. Retards. Time honored definitions.