Searching the C-Dory Site

[C-Cakes]

Another newbie question.

How do I search this site? I’m having no luck with the “enhanced by Google” search bar. So much knowledge here I’d like to access.

I get to specific C-Brats posts more easily out of the site than within.

Brad

 

[ssobol]

Another newbie question.

How do I search this site? I’m having no luck with the “enhanced by Google” search bar. So much knowledge here I’d like to access.

I get to specific C-Brats posts more easily out of the site than within.

Brad

Use the search box at the top of the page. It says "Enhanced by Google" if no search terms are entered. The search page that comes back will have results from the C-Brats website list as "The C-Brats :: ..." with the topic of the thread that the result was found in. You have to use normal search syntax. For instance, searching [bow tank] will give different results from ["bow tank"].

Depending on the search terms you may get back a lot of links that may need to be read individually to find what you are really looking for.

 

[thataway]

Another way is to put in the specific site's URL after site: xxxx,com (space) the search words.

For example I wanted to find out about the hatches for the C Dory 25 cockpit floor so I typed in: site:c-brats.com 25 and hatch

That gave me the information about the specific hatch I was seeking.

 

[C-Cakes]

Hello all,

I was impatient, didn’t go below to the non-sponsored search links. My fault, now finding exactly what I am looking for. Amazing site. I’m picking up a lot of ideas for my “new” 2004 16’ Angler.

Brad

 

[South of Heaven]

Hi Brad. Welcome to the group. I see you're from Mass. I am as well.


I started off with a C Dory 16 angler. Let me know if you have any questions

Jason

 

[C-Cakes]

Hi Jason,

Any hints on how to clean the hull? Previous owners have not cleaned in awhile. The gell coat is pretty oxidized. I did some experiments with 1000 grit sand paper which worked pretty well on a small section. I wold love to get that burgundy color to shine again.

I’ll research this question on the site too.

Boat was in the ocean all last season so I also need to clean the bottom before next season and maybe give her some more ablative paint. I used a weak pressure washer and got the bottom fairly clean without too much effort.

Good to know there are some other C-Dory owners here in NE.

Brad

 

[thataway]

Any hints on how to clean the hull?

Go with one system. IF you use sandpaper, use wet and dry--wet!. You can start with 400 if very badly oxidized, work up to 1400 or 2000. Then go to compounds. Pick one system: 3M, Chemical Guys, McKee 37, Nautical one, Smooth, Presta, McQuires, Shurhold, Starbrite, and my favorite: Collinite Fleetwax for the final.

Buy a good electronic controlled speed buffer/polisher, with good quality wood and foam pads. Yes, you can use a Harbor freight "Chicago", but it will not hold the speed as you press down to do the cutting with the compounds. I prefer the Makita 9237c, but Hitachi, DeWalt, Milwaukee, etc also have premium buffer. (not random orbital).

A good detail may cost you over $1000, so the investment in good buffer pads, and detailing products pay over the long run.

 

[C-Cakes]

Thanks for the advice.

I will get a buffer and start the long wait until spring. I did do a little wet sanding with 1000 grit and things looked hopeful. I bought the boat late in the season here so will research this topic all winter as freezing weather sets in up here.

Brad

 

[mstrpo]

I used the instructions in this link to get great results on my boat:

https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threa ... ax.117266/

It was lots of hard physical labor even with a good polisher. The C-Dory's have lots of different small surfaces to polish rather than the expansive surfaces like on a sailboat!

 

[thataway]

I used the instructions in this link to get great results on my boat:

https://forums.sailboatowners.com/threa ... ax.117266/

It was lots of hard physical labor even with a good polisher. The C-Dory's have lots of different small surfaces to polish rather than the expansive surfaces like on a sailboat!

Yes that is a good site for "instructions". There are some intermediate steps left out which may be necessary in some boats.

As to more detail in the C Dory than Sail boats--that all depends. Sail boats can also have a lot of detailed areas--depending on the boat.

Also there are the new "ceramic" coatings. The best are applied by professionals.

For the small areas, I have an assortment of pads and buffer discs, which fit into my Ryobi right angle drill. These are 2" and 3", the pads can be used sort of on "edge", and 3/4 of an inch area worked upon. Smaller than that, requires hand rubbing.