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Decra-Guard teak 2

Decra-guard teak 1

I was lucky enough to find this EZ Loader aluminum trailer used for $1,400 a few weeks ago for my 1981 Angler. Seems like a perfect fit - GVWR of about 5000#. I unbolted the drop x-members last weekend and replaced them with straight tube for the flat bottom. Planning to mount the bunks...

....just like I do when I clean the toilet.

Bill - You're absolutely right about the versatility - The bender only works for one size. But 1" seems to be really standard for most tubing I've seen on C-Dory's; the rails, the radar arches, stern rails, rocket launcher mounts, hand rails, etc. The other consideration for me is shop space...

I remember reading somewhere about C-Dory Classic owners complaining about stain and mold on the exterior of the window seals. Searched in the archive but couldn't find it. Anyway, I think I found the solution - it's the under-bowl toilet cleaner you can get at the grocery store. Basically...

Tom - I think the tubing I used was 1/16" thickness, which is plenty heavy enough for a radar arch. It actually makes nice smooth bends with no crimps. Each of the 4 roof attachments is just a small piece of 1/8" ss plate with two 3/8" ss bolts, butt-welded onto the tubing ends. That was the...

Tom - Don't despair; it actually is possible without spending a huge amount of money. It's called a "Handle-Operated Tube Bender", and it's a geared bender that you can clamp in your vice. After lots of looking, the only place I could find a new one was at McMaster Carr. About $200 or so...

I did this a few years ago on my 1981 Angler with the teak Decraguard material. I think I still have some pictures of the whole operation. The other posts are correct that Decraguard is the original material; I got that reference straight from the C-Dory factory way back when. I think the...

C-Run – I have an even older version, a 1981 Angler, hull # 023. I think the Angler model applied back then, since they made both the Angler and Cruiser versions with the original flat hull. I think the “Classic” just refers to the hull design. I’m pretty sure they changed the hull design to...

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My swim step pics are posted on the Pescadory album. This is mounted with four 1/4-inch ss through-bolts. The vertical bracket runs up through the platform a little ways, so all of the 4 mounting bolts are up above the water line. Jim

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Swim step 2

Swim step support bracket

Swim step 1

Fred - I fabricated a step for the starboard side of my '81 Angler that works pretty well. I used stainless brackets and Seaboard for the platform. I'm lucky enough to have my own mig welder that can do stainless, and used regular woodworking tools to shape the Seaboard. Even if you have a...

Steve - I have a 2003 F80 with about 180 hours. I haven't done it yet but I've been considering it, so I'd sure be interested to hear how it goes. I have the same reservations about my local dealer. If you don't have a shop manual, there was a direct link to an online factory manual for a...