Adopted a C-Dory

J

J & C

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We have been lurking here a lot and learned a great deal about these boats from the many thoughtful posts, enough to narrow our choice down to a C16 Angler based on our current needs (and not our future wants!). Figured we would be looking for several months but J is an expert at surfing for stuff on Craig's list and we were able to pounce on a 94 C16 Angler in great shape only an hour away in Port Orchard. Originally purchased in N CA it was repatriated to the NW and fished a lot out of Port Angeles. The second owner had to give it up for health reasons :cry:.

We towed it home with our Forester and it is now parked in our driveway. The trailer is in need of some repair, I spent the day tracking down most of the wiring faults (corrosion) and replacing some badly corroded bolts. The boat itself is in good condition with only a few fishing modifications and add-ons. The electronics are dated but serviceable and the Honda 4-stroke 45hp has only 294 hours. Hope to get it in the water ASAP...

Pic's here at the CL ad: http://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/boa/1337320369.html

Chris
 
Wandering Sagebrush":11vno4zf said:
Chris,

Congrats on the new Dory. I look forward to seeing you at a CBGT.

Kind Regards,

Steve
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Thanks both of you for the welcome.

We might make Sequim.

As for getting her wet soon no such luck. After tracking down all the faults from the tow vehicle back to the tail-lights one of the sealed units is shot :( . Ordered a set of sealed Optimus LED lights and a new harness. Pulled the spare off and it is holding air but the sidewalls are cracking so it will need replacement. It was chained to the winch post and is adding too much weight to the tongue so I ordered a bracket and will move it back on the trailer. The leaf springs are pretty shot as is the winch. Serviceable for now but will need to replace them this fall/winter.

Chris
 
Chris,

"We might make Sequim."
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It's OK to come up for the day "sans" boat if you need. There will be plenty of good folks, food and fun at the SEQUIM BAY State Park CBGT 09. It is Sept 11-13. Come on up and meet some of the C-Brats. Boats to see, and trips and ideas to share. Glad to have you, and Congratulations on your new acquisition.

Harvey, (part of the Sequim contingent)
SleepyC
 
Thanks for the invitation hardee. I'm one step closer to having it ready to go. Last evening I dropped the motor down and started inspecting it, went to try steering and it was frozen. Previous owner had greased it up good - or so he thought. I have since learned that the grease nipples on the motor mount only lubricate the pivot joint for up and down. There is no way short of dismantling it to clean and lube the steering rod on the motor.

Surfed here and elsewhere and found out you hit it with a hammer. OK I can do that. Tried last night without success. More research today and if hitting it doesn't work hit it harder :shock:. That worked. Cleaned everything out, polished the inside with emory paper and lubricated the rod and it is now working fine.

Next task are to fix the running lights and anchor light as well as the bilge pump.

Chris
 
Cleaned up the corrosion on the contact points and I have running lights, anchor light and cabin lights again. The bilge pump was just clogged with debris, once cleaned it ran fine.

Next project was removal of the strap hold downs for the battery and 2 fuel tanks. The battery ones were plastic (good) but screwed down with steel screws, now completed rusted. The fuel tanks were steel with steel screws, again completely rusted. I got them all out using a dremel and vise grips and have to clean out the holes and fill with marinetex. I found some replacements and will upgrade to 1.5 inch webbing.

The trailer stuff was shipped yesterday and should arrive Wednesday. In the meantime I'll strip out the old wiring so I"m all ready to replace it when it arrives so hopefully (fingers crossed) she splashes next week before I have to return to work.

Chris
 
I can totally relate to what you are doing since I am in the final stages of a similar restoration of a 24 foot boat too. It is a lot of work, but there is something truly satisfying about fixing things as opposed to replacing them. Nothing is better for the soul than applying tools and talent to mechanical devices and seeing them return to operating condition! The saving of money is great too, plus if it breaks offshore you will always know how to repair it.
 
Westfield 11":2czek4it said:
I can totally relate to what you are doing since I am in the final stages of a similar restoration of a 24 foot boat too. It is a lot of work, but there is something truly satisfying about fixing things as opposed to replacing them. Nothing is better for the soul than applying tools and talent to mechanical devices and seeing them return to operating condition! The saving of money is great too, plus if it breaks offshore you will always know how to repair it.
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Thats what I keep telling myself - and I'm glad I'm tackling 16 and not 24ft of boat :shock: . But I'd rather be on the water. I got all the wiring off the trailer. Tried to fix the horn but no go. Ended up removing the entire thing as it is occupying the spot we will likely use for radar. Based on the discussion on another thread I looked at my sonar transducer. It was just screwed onto the transom so I pulled it off, drilled and cleaned out the holes and will fill them in with marinetex as well and then mount the transuducer properly.

I also tried to remove the radio antenna but without success, it is totally frozen with corrosion. I don't need nor want an AM/FM radio in the boat and the antenna is very much in the way when moving forward on the port side of the boat. I'm soaking it with WD40 now and if that fails it will be meeting Mr Dremel...

Chris
 
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