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Actually Dogon, by moving both your water tank and your batteries up into that space you would then free up the areas that you currently are using for water and battery storage. In our cruiser, those areas are prime real estate. I wonder how that would affect the balance of the boat? Might make...

Dogon, Prior to ordering our 22' Cruiser we asked the factory about floatation. They stated that the V-Berth contained enough foam to keep the bow of the boat above water (even with twin motors) should the boat take on water. The factory stated that there were no Coast Guard regulations that...

Thanks Mike! I cut up some Starboard and tried two half inch pieces under one tab. You are right on the money in that with two pieces the trim tab would be lower than parallel to the hull. With just one half inch piece placed between the trim tab and actuator the Lencos on Chivita are parallel...

Terry, if you do decide on the 90, I'd recommend adding the swim step option as well. Although it will of course add a buck or two to the price, it will also add a great deal to the safety of the boat and to your enjoyment of it. We bought a ladder for our boat more than a year after we got the...

I have perhaps a more economical solution to the Lenco trim tab issue and would appreciate any constructive opinions. Why not fabricate several spacers out of Starboard that would mount between the actuator base and the trim tab itself. My thought is to cut 4 triangular shaped pieces of 1/2...

There was a great discussion on motors several months ago that really delved into both options. Hopefully I have posted the short cut correctly below. Good luck on your decision! Motor discussion link

If you have not yet had the chance to be buzzed by a low flying Blue Angel, they are making apperances over Lake Washington Friday through Sunday. North side of I-90 is open pretty close to the floating bridge, best spot to wait seems to be near Leschi Park. South of I-90 bridge is closed down...

Gary, As with so many things, there are positives and negatives with doing it youself or having someone else do it. Half of Chivita's goodies were installed by pro's, half we did on our own. Here is what I learned from this. When you do it yourself, you know exactly how it was done. YOU...

Al Unfortunatly I do not have Chivita nearby to measure the exact distance that the Baystar bezel/pump protrudes from the console or I'd get you a measurement. When we compared the difference from the cable system we saw on a new (2002) boat at the factory, it was a noticable amount to us, but...

Arboman, I would suggest finding out how many amps you need to start and operate the AC unit you are planning to install before buying a generator. That way you won't get too small or too large a unit. You'll probably want some spare amps available to run a small appliance while the AC is...

Al, Chivita has twin forties with both the Baystar hydraulic system and a Sportpilot + autopilot. The hydraulic steering works quite well compared to some of the old cable systems we have had on other boats and I would recommend hydraulics to anyone, but I'm not a big fan of the Baystar. If I...

Bill, Thanks for the info on the speakers, but what interests me even more is if the 4200 will form a strong enough bond to support them in rough conditions. If you have a chance to test that bond in the next couple months, can you let me (or all of us) know how it worked? THANKS! Chivita Dave

Congrats Rick on a great adventure! I have heard nothing but GREAT stuff about Nordic's products and I envy you! Would love to hear more details if/when you have the time! Chivita Dave

Pat, Sounds like either I have been lucky going through or you were not as lucky! At least you made it through in one piece, but then that's why there are so many C-Dory nuts around, they tend to survive those harrowing moments! I have not had any problems (yet?!). I have used Dave's...

Bill, As in someone forgot to shut their motor off before they headed home or the motor started on its own while on the trip home? Fortunately neither has occured to me and I have not heard of this before, but it sure has me curious! Chivita Dave

BROCK? Calling Brock! I don't know if you can get him to share his closely held secrets on how to keep a C-Dory looking brand new, but this question is right up his alley! Come on Brock, share with your fellow brats! We've seen your boat, either you won't let it near ANY sharp objects or you...

In my visits to the Kent C-Dory factory prior to purchasing Chivita, I had noticed their attention to detail and pride in the product in quite a few areas. Helped me justify why a C-Dory costs four times more than a Bayliner. Go ahead and call me wacky because obviously I believe that lining up...

C-Trial Not sure if this helps, but here is a photo of a 22' cruiser under the Costco cover that Bill & Evelyn were suggesting. In this photo, I have peeled back the front cover so that you can see the boat. I believe there are two photos in Chivita's album, but I can take another shot or two...

Not sure if Jeff's was Hunky Dory hull #7 or #8 as I thought he told me #8, but here is a photo of it. You can see the "Hunky Dory" label on the side Photo is also on Chivita's album http://www.c-brat.net/albums/Chivita/Hunky_D_Jpeg_8.jpg

Hunky Dory hull number 8 I believe