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Then take one. What I hate most is being told what I should and should not discuss. The existence of a law suit doesn't bother me nearly as much as some people telling me I shouldn't discuss it. You don't have to read this thread if you can't handle it. You are making this into an issue...

A few years ago I was waiting for a flight in an airport talking to a gentleman who was on his way to a business owner's convention. He was in the roofing business. As we talked about business and the pitfalls of ownership he told me one of the main topics of discussion at the convention would...

I agree there are pros and cons for each system. I didn't pick twins; I bought a used boat with twins already on it. After learning that I can't plane on a single 50 a lot of the mystique is gone. If I were doing it over I might opt for a large single and kicker, I definitely see the benefits...

Don't get confused with book learning. The theoretical hull speed of a displacement hull design is estimated by a mathematical formula. The C-Dory 22 is not a displacement hull, it's a planning hull. It can be propelled at any number of speeds, some displacement speeds, prior to planning...

To my thinking there are two basic reasons to have two engines on your boat, secondary purpose, and safety. The use of a single large propulsion engine and a smaller kicker engine is often used when secondary propulsion is the primary concern. The kicker is most often used as a trolling...

We put our new 22 Cruiser "Last Frontier" in the water today for the first time. After some twin engine motoring I tried powering the boat on one engine. With four people aboard, half fuel, and a normal load of day trip stuff the boat would not plane on one 50 hp Suzuki engine. I would make 9...

These photos were taken by a friend of a friend of a friend. I don't know the guy. His story is he likes to go down to the Mukilteo Ferry and watch the ships when ever there is a blow. He shot these photos this week during the wind storm with winds of 50 mph. He said when he approached the...

My 22 Cruiser has twin 50 hp Suzuki outboards. With twin engines I have a level of safety from an engine out situation as long as it is not fuel related. I plan to carry a dinghy (at least on longer trips and in Puget Sound) and a small outboard for it. I think the safest, logical, and...

I bought a boat with a Raymarine E80 system on it and needed some instruction. I bought DVDs from Bennett Marine Video; Raymarine E Series SONAR, RADAR, and Chartplotter. In addition to the hardware specific courses they have courses to teach you about the basics of systems like RADAR too. I...

Jim, the "Our C-Dorys" link above is a list of forum members with their boat names. Your name C-Whisper has not been used.

This is just a thought at this point, but if a holder is needed while underway (my anchor is locked to the roller by a pin when trailering) I’m thinking it could be installed inside the chain locker. That way it could be released in bad weather without going forward onto the deck. A short...

Where does that info come from? I'll check the hull plate on my 2008 22 Cruiser when it's back from the shop. I pointed my insurance company to the C-Dory website for proof of hp rating as I posted earlier. If the hp rating has been raised it isn't documented on the company’s website. Here's...

The 22 is rated/limited to 100 hp. When I insured my new 22 cruiser I was asked to verify the horse power used. If it had been over powered they would not have insured it. I don't know how folks are getting insurance after putting more power on than the hull plate indicates. Check with your...

I guess I worry too much. Thanks for your replies. I will be fixing the anchor locker floor height, drain size and number, and adding a soft Sunbrella bulkhead top. I want any water that comes onboard to stay on the wet side of the inside of the cabin. I'll post photos when I get the...

I have a Lewmar Pro-Series windlass. It is very similar to the Pro-Fish. I'm posting the Pro-Fish photo because it shows the deck opening better than the Pro-Series photo on the Lewmar website. In bad weather it looks like it will ship a lot of water. It's a big nasty hole in the foredeck...

The boat is in the shop right now so I can't post a photo, but the Lewmar winch sits atop a 3" diameter hole. The hole has been sealed around the edges with white marine sealant. The winch sits directly over the hole. A cover plate (made into the winch body) partially covers the opening, but...

My 22 cruiser has a windlass mounted on the deck. There is a hole for the rode and line about 3" long and 1.5" wide. You can look straight down the hole into the chain locker when standing on the deck. Rain water enters the anchor locker through this hole. My concern is that in rough seas it...