new member.... hello everyone

[berryst]

I just bought a 1984 22ft angler. It's in excellent shape and spend most of it's life in fresh water in Klamath falls Oregon. Yes, That is a long haul. Has a newer 4-stroke 90 hp merc.

I was thinking of a maiden voyage this very day. I live in a little town called Kingston near Seattle.

I have a few question if any one wants to chip in

1. There appears to be whats left of a search light. The old guy seller said that it was a fan but I don't think so. I suspect that it was stock. Any Ideas on where to get a replacement?

2. It has two gas tanks in back but the fuel level is hard to check. There must be a stock sending unit for the dash I'm guessing?

3. There is a hole in the roof in the upper left corner. There is a cork in it ...What is that for?

4. There is a CB radio and a marine radio. Is there some reason for the CB or is it just some 1980 throw back?

5. I am either going to circumnavigate vancouver Island canada....but I am really thinking of circumnavigating alaska from the haul road to around to the south east. It's a pretty narrow opening considering the ice flows. That is a lot of fuel to haul. Adventure. I fished commercially as young man in the bearing sea ..big big water ooohhhhh.

6. I bought a propane heater. I was thinking of setting it up so it blows on the front window...sort of a homemade defrost, has anyone tried this? I was thinking of bringing the vent across the top of the cab.

Chris aka berryst

 

[Don and Brenda]

Welcome aboard Chris

I bought my boat used a couple of years ago, likewise it had a CB radio, my understanding was the previous owner used that radio to talk to his fishing buddies about the hot spots. I took it out and added a 2nd VHF, had to change out the antenna also as it was CB and not VHF

 

[thataway]

Welcome aboard. CB radios are used more frequently on the lakes--so that most likely is its explaination. You might want to upgrade to a new DSC Marine radio if it does not have a modern radio. Also check the VHF antenna, be sure it is 8 feet, and check the SWR, as well as signal by talking to another boat. (SWR meters are fairly cheap and can be put in line with the radio output to check both the radio and antenna).

If there is no fuel gauge on the dash, the fuel gauge was "visual". Plastic tanks allow you to see an approximate fuel level.

A search light would have been outside--fan inside. There are a number of search lights available--but when on top of the cabin, there will be some glare back from the railings and perhaps fore deck. I am not a big fan of built in search lights. I would rather preserve my own night vision. Use a hand held spotlight.

As for propane heaters--never seen one used in the fashion you describe. I don't like them inside of the boat because of CO dangers and oxygen depletion. I have used fans on the window--and open the front window, and crack the side windows. Could of this hole in the roof been for a diesel or propane heater exhaust? Some only have 3/4" to 1" exhaust.

The outside of Vancouver Island is a great trip--To do the around the Island properly you need a month--there are so many great places to explore. When we did it we too most of a summer--about 4 months.

I would be concerned about the fuel for the Bering sea and upper Alaska. Not sure what the distances would be--but you would have to do it at slow (5 knot) displacement speed. Where would you pick up fuel for the boat after Prudhoe Bay? There are chalanges just with the Dalton Highway, access to the water at Prudhoe and then the Arctic itself. Those who have done the NorthWest Passage have had more ice problems further East--but they were all long range vessels, specially fitted. There is one member who has done some of this in a small sailboat--hopefully he will chime in.

Good luck--and enjoy the boat!

 

[rogerbum]

I just bought a 1984 22ft angler. It's in excellent shape and spend most of it's life in fresh water in Klamath falls Oregon. Yes, That is a long haul. Has a newer 4-stroke 90 hp merc.

I was thinking of a maiden voyage this very day. I live in a little town called Kingston near Seattle.

I have a few question if any one wants to chip in

1. There appears to be whats left of a search light. The old guy seller said that it was a fan but I don't think so. I suspect that it was stock. Any Ideas on where to get a replacement?

I've never seen a stock search light or fan on these boats so it must have been an owner add-on. Your guess will be as good as anyone on this. Maybe if you post a photo we can help.

2. It has two gas tanks in back but the fuel level is hard to check. There must be a stock sending unit for the dash I'm guessing?

Nope - I believe all the CD 22's just have plastic tanks that you can look at the sides of to see the level of fuel. It might be that yours are so old and crudded up that they are hard to see into. I used to use a flash light to shine on the side to see better. It might be wise to replace the tanks at some point. Not too hard to do on those boats and new tanks will run you a few $100.

3. There is a hole in the roof in the upper left corner. There is a cork in it ...What is that for?

Forward or aft? Probably was a place where a GPS antenna (or similar) was installed.

4. There is a CB radio and a marine radio. Is there some reason for the CB or is it just some 1980 throw back?

More the latter. However, some people do enjoy their CD on the water. My guess is there's not that many out there these days with cel phones and modern VHF radios around.

5. I am either going to circumnavigate vancouver Island canada....but I am really thinking of circumnavigating alaska from the haul road to around to the south east. It's a pretty narrow opening considering the ice flows. That is a lot of fuel to haul. Adventure. I fished commercially as young man in the bearing sea ..big big water ooohhhhh.

I'd suggest you pick your weather days CAREFULLY and get used to how the boat handles in big water first. Vancouver Island is doable - the inside is easy. The outside can be done in late July/early August when the weather/swells are generally pretty good. The outside of Alaska, that sounds more problematic. Probably aren't enough fuel stops along the way to make it plus it's a long haul and the water up that way can be significantly more dangerous. There's a fine line between having an adventure and becoming a statistic.

6. I bought a propane heater. I was thinking of setting it up so it blows on the front window...sort of a homemade defrost, has anyone tried this? I was thinking of bringing the vent across the top of the cab.

Chris aka berryst

Generally a fan or two on the front window plus a crack in another window is all you need to keep things clear. A little RainX treatment also helps.

 

[Captains Cat]

Chris, congratulations on the "new to you" boat!! You'll love it.

On Edit...
Darn, while typing this you got a gazillion answers!!

1. There appears to be whats left of a search light. The old guy seller said that it was a fan but I don't think so. I suspect that it was stock. Any Ideas on where to get a replacement? Have never heard of a stock searchlight. I'd "deep six" what's there and get one you like and put it where you want. It was probably a fan.

2. It has two gas tanks in back but the fuel level is hard to check. There must be a stock sending unit for the dash I'm guessing? No sending units, tanks are semi transparent, you CAN see the fuel if you try, sending units/gauge units fail, many of us operate on the KISS principle

3. There is a hole in the roof in the upper left corner. There is a cork in it ...What is that for? probably for a radio antenna mount. The antenna leads probably led through there from the radios to the antennas on the cabin top. Or else it was a place to put your wine cork when it was out of the bottle so you wouldn't lose it :wink:

4. There is a CB radio and a marine radio. Is there some reason for the CB or is it just some 1980 throw back? if it were my boat, I'd tie a 1/4" nylon line to the CB and use it for a lunch hook. 8) But then I'm a Ham Radio Operator and don't think much (if at all) of CB radio. You can always talk to the truckers on CH 19, 10-4 Good Buddy...:thdown

5. I am either going to circumnavigate vancouver Island canada....but I am really thinking of circumnavigating alaska from the haul road to around to the south east. It's a pretty narrow opening considering the ice flows. That is a lot of fuel to haul. Adventure. I fished commercially as young man in the bearing sea ..big big water ooohhhhh. There are rumors of a Northwest Passage, good luck, take plenty of propane for your Paragraph 6 heater!!

6. I bought a propane heater. I was thinking of setting it up so it blows on the front window...sort of a homemade defrost, has anyone tried this? I was thinking of bringing the vent across the top of the cab.
put "propane heater" in the search box at the top LH Corner of most any page and you'll get a lot of info. I use kero in a Wallas but not for defrost.

Again, Chris, Congratulations! Read lots on this site, I learn something new every day. Lately I learned not to look at the For Sale Ads, after I ended up with TWO TomCats!! :roll:

Charlie

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Chris, I have seen aluminum tanks on some older CDorys. I am not sure if they were original or not, but I suspect they were. For quite a while, CDorys have had plastic tanks.

It sounds like you have some fun projects in front of you. There are lots of ideas on how to upgrade and customize the boats to best suit the owners needs. Use the search function in the various forums to find topics that are important to you. You will find things like installing propane heater systems, new fuel tanks, even how to stretch your boat into a longer waterline.

Have fun, and keep us posted on your progress.

Oh, and welcome to this group of benign crazy people!!!

Steve

 

[colobear]

We have the translucent plastic tanks on our 22. They have slight raised lines on the sides indicating 1/4, 1/2, 3/4. I highlighted those with a permanent marker. They can still be seen 5 years later. Later year model boats have a long rectangular (with rounded corners) cut out on the front of the panel covering the tanks. That way you can get a quick look at the fuel level in the tanks without having to go back to the cockpit. The panels are just a single layer of glass and would be relatively easy to cut into. I used stick on letters and mimicked the 1/4...marks onto the panels. It is easy to see. Is there a heating system on the boat? Most seem to have come with a Wallas combination stove/furnace and that can provide heat to the windows. We keep microfiber towels up by the windows to wipe off condensation.

 

[C-Otter]

My 85 has the original steel tanks, two 12 gal. and have electric gages to the dash and work very well. The tanks are 12 inches high and hold 12 gals, for back-up I have a notched dowel with 12 notches, one inch apart stick it in the tank and you have accurate reading. By the way these tanks are nice and shiney inside and in nice shape outside. Never been in salt water. By the way I'am putting mine up for sale pm me if anybody has an interest. Top notch condition. C-Otter

 

[Jack in Alaska]

Before you count on getting into the Prudhoe Bay oilfield and to the coast of the ocean you had better check with the security people at BP-Alaska as well as Conoco-Philips.
It is very difficult to get any kind of private vehicles onto the road system there.
Sounds like a neat trip if you can pull it off. I always wanted to do the Yukon River from it's head waters to the Bering Sea but time has run out for me, getting too old for that kind of trip.
Good luck with your adventure and keep us all posted.
Jack in Alaska

 

[tsturm]

Before you count on getting into the Prudhoe Bay oilfield and to the coast of the ocean you had better check with the security people at BP-Alaska as well as Conoco-Philips.
It is very difficult to get any kind of private vehicles onto the road system there.
Sounds like a neat trip if you can pull it off. I always wanted to do the Yukon River from it's head waters to the Bering Sea but time has run out for me, getting too old for that kind of trip.
Good luck with your adventure and keep us all posted.
Jack in Alaska

As of Sat. night there was a public launch just north 2-3 miles of Deadhorse. Fuel is the real issue. B/P & Conoco Phillips & Doyon security will not let any of you wiskey runners / terrorists
past the gate. :wink:

 

[berryst]

Wow! Thankyou all for the replies. I was suprized at all the help offered thank you so much.

OK, My tanks are old, orange and probably steel.

I think you are right. The spotlight is really a fan mount. The ectrical receptor on the roof is probably for a light of some kind

The hole in the roof with a cork is for emergency lost cork holder...otherwise you have drink the whole bottle.

The CB ...what can I say good buddy

The boat....its old. ....but ....it is so cool and in such good shape I will try my best to keep it so. The Motor is awesome. Its the 4 stroke merc with the Yamaha power head...maybe a hundred hours.

 

[dotnmarty]

I like that cork holder idea. I learn something new on this site every day. My question is, do you insert the cork from the outside or the inside? Welcome aboard. I will look for you from the Mukilteo ferry.

 

[hardee]

Hi Chris,

Looks like you are getting all the right answers already so......I'll just move on to the CONGRAT's. Every C-dory is unique, and yet there are so many similarities. This is a great group.

For some ideas, fun and to meet some fellow Brats, come on over to the Sequim Bay State Park, Sept 9-10, and 11 for the Sequim Bay State Park CBGT (C Brat Get Together). Check out the info thread and then come one over and join in. Looking forward to meeting up with you. We are almost neighbors.

Here is the link to the Seq Bay CBGT info:

http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=16342

Harvey
SleepyC :moon