SO WHAT DID YOU DO WITH OR ON YOUR C-DORY TODAY??
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Today we launched Sea Shift in Lake Stevens for an afternoon of "tubing". Jessica and a friend of hers took turns on the tube and then it was my turn. Since I'd promised Roger (Fishtales) that I'd try out our new swim step while "imagining wearing a wetsuit" to see if the new step/ladder would be "doable" for a diver....(I would think it is)...I jumped in the lake and climbed back in several times before tubing.
I had a great time tubing, but had a brief moment of concern when I "baled" off the tube.........and saw the Sea Shift coming back towards me, I couldn't help but think.....hmmmm, I hope I haven't ticked Carol off about anything 'cause this would be a good chance for her to run me over with those twin Johnsons.... :crook ......Reckon, I was on the good side of her, because she maneuvered that tube right next to me, so I could jump on and ride again :smilep.
I had a great time tubing, but had a brief moment of concern when I "baled" off the tube.........and saw the Sea Shift coming back towards me, I couldn't help but think.....hmmmm, I hope I haven't ticked Carol off about anything 'cause this would be a good chance for her to run me over with those twin Johnsons.... :crook ......Reckon, I was on the good side of her, because she maneuvered that tube right next to me, so I could jump on and ride again :smilep.
If you ever get the chance to view the 4th of July fireworks from your boat - take it. Spectacular.
It was a little lumpy going over in the daylight, which was to be expected for the tide times. It was even steeper coming home in the dark, which was a bit of a surprise. Wasn't a problem, though. But, if you wear glasses, don't foget 'em. Especially if you need the bottom part to see the GPS and radar screens, and the top part to see everything else. I had some reading glasses that I keep on board, and I had to wear them down on my nose like some old guy.
Back to the firepops. We anchored far enough away so we could watch them without looking straight up, but we were still closer than I've ever seen 'em before. It was pretty. Pretty loud, too. Plus, we got to watch all the crazies on shore along the river bank shooting off their illegals before the real show started. The only way it could have worked out better is if I didn't have to go to work in the morning so we could have stayed on the boat at the dock. The girls crashed right after the fireworks, and it was hard to coax them up to the car. Viewig the firepops from the boat is our new 4th of July tradition.
It was a little lumpy going over in the daylight, which was to be expected for the tide times. It was even steeper coming home in the dark, which was a bit of a surprise. Wasn't a problem, though. But, if you wear glasses, don't foget 'em. Especially if you need the bottom part to see the GPS and radar screens, and the top part to see everything else. I had some reading glasses that I keep on board, and I had to wear them down on my nose like some old guy.
Back to the firepops. We anchored far enough away so we could watch them without looking straight up, but we were still closer than I've ever seen 'em before. It was pretty. Pretty loud, too. Plus, we got to watch all the crazies on shore along the river bank shooting off their illegals before the real show started. The only way it could have worked out better is if I didn't have to go to work in the morning so we could have stayed on the boat at the dock. The girls crashed right after the fireworks, and it was hard to coax them up to the car. Viewig the firepops from the boat is our new 4th of July tradition.
wilbe asea
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Loaded up the boat for a trip into Kachemak Bay to fish for kings, halibut and dig a few steamer clams, back in a couple of days, hopefully will have plenty of fish to feed the first of the summer visitors to Alaska arriving on the 8th of July, just to whet their appetites for some fishing of their own. For first mate will have my nine year old granddaughter along, that will be a treat.
Last Saturday morning at 0530 HRS (while many of you were already at Blakely for the '04 Blakely Gathering) we started a journey to Lake Roosevelt with two other families and their boats (not C-Dorys). We arrived and launched at Seven Bays Marina and motored down lake until we located a suitable campsite. We then established camp (ie: cooking/shade shelters with tables, chairs and numerous coolers). On Sunday one other family arrived to bring our total to 4 vessels. (Two Bayliners, one Duckworth and of course Sea Shift. All firefighter families).
We lived for a week in our swimming suits in the hot sun enjoying the refreshing coolness of Lake Roosevelt, returning home last night at 1830 HRS.
We lived for a week in our swimming suits in the hot sun enjoying the refreshing coolness of Lake Roosevelt, returning home last night at 1830 HRS.
Made a couple of changes in the configuration of the Honda 130 on the TyBoo25, and they seemed to make some drastic improvement in the hull efficiency.
First off, while at the SJ's, the 13" pitch aluminum prop that was on the motor when I got it busted a blade off (in deep water, at cruise speed, without hitting anything in the water that I could tell). I put on a 15" prop that I knew was a bit too steep, but I also knew it was good and didn't want to take the chance on the stainless 13" prop that came with the boat but had not been tried yet. I put the stainless prop on at the next stop, and it is perfect. With the 13" aluminum, the WOT was right at 6000 rpm, even with the heavily loaded boat. With the 15" aluminum prop, WOT was about 4800. The stainless 13" turned up to 5600 with the heavy boat, and was smooth as could be. I like it.
While moored next to the Helen O 25, I noticed that his Honda 130 was mounted a whole bunch higher on the transom than mine, even though the hulls are identical. For some reason, I had never even looked at where mine was hanging. I guess I figured since it was installed originally (in 2000) by Marben Marine, it was where it was supposed to be. When I got home, I held a straightedge against the bottom, and saw that the A/V plate was about 2" low. The next plate up was pretty close to even with the bottom. So I moved the kids' swings out of the way, backed the boat under the swing bar, and hung a comealong on it. I raised the motor up two mounting holes (about 1 1/2"), and the A/V plate is now less than 1/2" below the hull bottom.
Yesterday evening, we put the boat back afloat. Tiffany and I wanted a little ride, so we went down the channel past the saw mill where we could open it up. I didn't have the GPS aboard, so I don't know what the top speed was, but it was noticeably faster. Less water kicking up out back, too. Still using the 13" stainless prop, and the boat with an average load, the WOT was 5800, and the cruise at 4500 rpm was smoother than ever. The hull seemed a lot more responsive to the trim tabs, too. And, I do believe it was a fair amount faster.
The water was flat, so we'll see how it does in some chop, but I gave it a few hard turns and there was no ventilation of the prop, even with the tabs pushing the bow way down. We'll give it a good test this weekend, but it looks like I finally found a winning combination. Still doubt that I can keep up with the Blue~C 22 twins, but I bet M won't lose sight of us between the buoys next trip.
First off, while at the SJ's, the 13" pitch aluminum prop that was on the motor when I got it busted a blade off (in deep water, at cruise speed, without hitting anything in the water that I could tell). I put on a 15" prop that I knew was a bit too steep, but I also knew it was good and didn't want to take the chance on the stainless 13" prop that came with the boat but had not been tried yet. I put the stainless prop on at the next stop, and it is perfect. With the 13" aluminum, the WOT was right at 6000 rpm, even with the heavily loaded boat. With the 15" aluminum prop, WOT was about 4800. The stainless 13" turned up to 5600 with the heavy boat, and was smooth as could be. I like it.
While moored next to the Helen O 25, I noticed that his Honda 130 was mounted a whole bunch higher on the transom than mine, even though the hulls are identical. For some reason, I had never even looked at where mine was hanging. I guess I figured since it was installed originally (in 2000) by Marben Marine, it was where it was supposed to be. When I got home, I held a straightedge against the bottom, and saw that the A/V plate was about 2" low. The next plate up was pretty close to even with the bottom. So I moved the kids' swings out of the way, backed the boat under the swing bar, and hung a comealong on it. I raised the motor up two mounting holes (about 1 1/2"), and the A/V plate is now less than 1/2" below the hull bottom.
Yesterday evening, we put the boat back afloat. Tiffany and I wanted a little ride, so we went down the channel past the saw mill where we could open it up. I didn't have the GPS aboard, so I don't know what the top speed was, but it was noticeably faster. Less water kicking up out back, too. Still using the 13" stainless prop, and the boat with an average load, the WOT was 5800, and the cruise at 4500 rpm was smoother than ever. The hull seemed a lot more responsive to the trim tabs, too. And, I do believe it was a fair amount faster.
The water was flat, so we'll see how it does in some chop, but I gave it a few hard turns and there was no ventilation of the prop, even with the tabs pushing the bow way down. We'll give it a good test this weekend, but it looks like I finally found a winning combination. Still doubt that I can keep up with the Blue~C 22 twins, but I bet M won't lose sight of us between the buoys next trip.
Well, after some deliberate thought and trying every which way possible to mount my radar arch on the rear of the cabin I had to forgo that thought and switch directions and put it facing forward on the front of the cabin. So I have spent the last three days mounting the Radar Arch and the Furuno 1622 Radar on the Sensei.
The radar cable that was provided with the unit was a ten meter long piece. after some calls to Furuno and West Marine I would have to wait about a week to get a shorter cable and so I decided to use the long one. after mounting the antanea to the arch I routed the cable through one of the tubes and then it came out under the drip rail. then I proceded to wrap the cable around the outside of the cabin up under the overhang and then drilled a hole above the top left corner of the starboard front window. attached a weather proof cable clam and used some stick on cable clamps to keep the cable up .
I posted some pics in the Sensei Photo album on page three
I also mounted the quick connect bimini mounts on the gunnwales. I got them from Cabelos.
The radar cable that was provided with the unit was a ten meter long piece. after some calls to Furuno and West Marine I would have to wait about a week to get a shorter cable and so I decided to use the long one. after mounting the antanea to the arch I routed the cable through one of the tubes and then it came out under the drip rail. then I proceded to wrap the cable around the outside of the cabin up under the overhang and then drilled a hole above the top left corner of the starboard front window. attached a weather proof cable clam and used some stick on cable clamps to keep the cable up .
I posted some pics in the Sensei Photo album on page three
I also mounted the quick connect bimini mounts on the gunnwales. I got them from Cabelos.
We had 3 ft - tides the last couple of days and we spent both Friday and Saturday out digging clams and crabbing.
What a great couple of days on the water. the weather was fantastic and the water was like glass both days. My back is telling me that I have used some muscles that wern't being used much before....lol....nothing a cold brew :beer won't fix!!!!!
What a great couple of days on the water. the weather was fantastic and the water was like glass both days. My back is telling me that I have used some muscles that wern't being used much before....lol....nothing a cold brew :beer won't fix!!!!!
Stimpys Dad
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I don't understand how it works out that you have scheduled every one of your gatherings in 2004 so that I am either on my way to work in Alaska or at work in Alaska when you hold the gatherings. :cry Regards, Stimpster
Well, Stimpster, it sure ain't none of my doing! I have yet to see the Stimpy float, you know, and it's one of my life's goals.
Great to hear from you! I thought maybe you had sold out and bought a Bayliner, or something!
Now if you would just drive down the street and get old Yellowstone John to come back to us, it would be nearly perfect.
Don't be such a stranger, OK?
Great to hear from you! I thought maybe you had sold out and bought a Bayliner, or something!
Now if you would just drive down the street and get old Yellowstone John to come back to us, it would be nearly perfect.
Don't be such a stranger, OK?
Captains Cat
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Went down to Capt's Choice yesterday on the Potomac very near the mouth at the Chesapeake. Doubled up all lines and checked bilge pump. My boat is on mooring whips (in the water) and, with Charley (no relation!! :crook ) moving up the coast and the bay we were worried about both wind and storm surge. So far, looks like we've dodged a bullet, the storm is moving up the bay but sustained winds are down to <50 knots and diminishing. This was a bad one, hope the folks in Norfolk and Florida did OK.
Next year, I'll have it out of the water on a boat lift and have a roof over it.
Next year, I'll have it out of the water on a boat lift and have a roof over it.
jimandlaurie
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We had a Great Weekend !!! We cruised from TOA over to Gig Harbor Friday night, so we could get a good start on the Salmon Derby Saturday. On the way we called the Braveheart Crew, Bill, and Evelyn and after we docked at Arabella's they came down and hauled us to the Tides for a few Draughts and some dinner and of course wonderful conversation.
Saturday we fished and caught only Dog fish..so much for beginner's luck... then we headed north to Port Orchard where we spent the night, and enjoyed a fine meal and a few more brews there too. We headed for home and enjoyed good water all the way..
Saturday we fished and caught only Dog fish..so much for beginner's luck... then we headed north to Port Orchard where we spent the night, and enjoyed a fine meal and a few more brews there too. We headed for home and enjoyed good water all the way..
Pat Anderson
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Good to see you posting here again, Jim! I was wondering where you had been! Hope you told the folks at the Tides what beer they REALLY NEED TO HAVE ON TAP!!!!
jimandlaurie":3a1s2oam said:
Brought Swee' Pea to Cutter Marine for servicing. Oil change, fluids, fix a b/o depth gauge (bad tranducer). They checked all systems at my request and found a leak in the water tank spud which they fixed. Added a transom bilge pump. Bought a backup prop. They do great work - neat and clean. Their mechanics are top notch and are VERY helpful. Staff is great. And their marina is neat, clean, and inviting.
Brought Swee Pea home and decided to add a coat of wax (McGuire's Ultimate boat wax. ) Was not looking forward to all the "elbow" work. I've always wanted a power buffer but was afraid to burn through paint, gel, or clear coats. Happend on ann electric Coleman Powermate hand orbital 6" buffer at Wal-Mart for $15 bucks. Figured I'd give it a try and take a chance. Winner, Winner, chicken dinner!!!! Like in the Karate Kid, wax on, wax off. Surface like glass. No real danger of burn through unless you try real hard. Surface like glass (Oh, I already said that).
I suspect most of you old timers already use a hand buffer. But this thing is great. Its the little things in life that get me going. Look out.. ready to buff the cars, the trailer, the dog, anything I can get close to.
Question: any suggestions on a fool proof method of jacking the boat up off the trailer so you can clean/buff the bottom? Pictures would be a plus. Maybe this can start a thread.
Love this C-Brat site!
John
Swee'Pea
Brought Swee Pea home and decided to add a coat of wax (McGuire's Ultimate boat wax. ) Was not looking forward to all the "elbow" work. I've always wanted a power buffer but was afraid to burn through paint, gel, or clear coats. Happend on ann electric Coleman Powermate hand orbital 6" buffer at Wal-Mart for $15 bucks. Figured I'd give it a try and take a chance. Winner, Winner, chicken dinner!!!! Like in the Karate Kid, wax on, wax off. Surface like glass. No real danger of burn through unless you try real hard. Surface like glass (Oh, I already said that).
I suspect most of you old timers already use a hand buffer. But this thing is great. Its the little things in life that get me going. Look out.. ready to buff the cars, the trailer, the dog, anything I can get close to.
Question: any suggestions on a fool proof method of jacking the boat up off the trailer so you can clean/buff the bottom? Pictures would be a plus. Maybe this can start a thread.
Love this C-Brat site!
John
Swee'Pea
Captains Cat
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Sad weekend 
. Hauled Captain's Choice for the season. Have knee replacement surgery :shock: on 17 Sept and will not be able to use it again this season. Cleaned thoroughly inside and out, power washed the bottom. It's kept in salt water [next year a boat lift is in the cards] near Chesapeake Bay, had a few small barnacles near waterline which came off fine with the power washer. Ran the twin 45's in a tank until they cleaned up inside then fogged the carbs until it quit.... Took spark plugs out and fogged in the cylinders and replaced the plugs and cranked a couple of turns.
Put the cockpit cover on, blocked the bow up high and pulled the transom plug... Only put 60 hours on the engines this season, sure seemed like more, we had a good one...Good year for goodies too!! Radar :lol: , Autopilot :lol: new VHF :lol: , Depth Module :lol: for the Garmin 182C installed along with inside handrails and new upholstry to say nothing of fixing the collapsing dinette table :disgust .... Thinking about AwlGrip for this faded hull though, anyone with any experience with that stuff :?: :?: ?
You guys on the left coast keep catching those fishies :angel !!
Charlie
. Hauled Captain's Choice for the season. Have knee replacement surgery :shock: on 17 Sept and will not be able to use it again this season. Cleaned thoroughly inside and out, power washed the bottom. It's kept in salt water [next year a boat lift is in the cards] near Chesapeake Bay, had a few small barnacles near waterline which came off fine with the power washer. Ran the twin 45's in a tank until they cleaned up inside then fogged the carbs until it quit.... Took spark plugs out and fogged in the cylinders and replaced the plugs and cranked a couple of turns. Put the cockpit cover on, blocked the bow up high and pulled the transom plug... Only put 60 hours on the engines this season, sure seemed like more, we had a good one...Good year for goodies too!! Radar :lol: , Autopilot :lol: new VHF :lol: , Depth Module :lol: for the Garmin 182C installed along with inside handrails and new upholstry to say nothing of fixing the collapsing dinette table :disgust .... Thinking about AwlGrip for this faded hull though, anyone with any experience with that stuff :?: :?: ?
You guys on the left coast keep catching those fishies :angel !!
Charlie
Lynn Marie
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Charlie,
C-Dorying for me at the end of the season means shifting from the boat to the computer. Sounds like your winter season is just starting a little earlier this year. Till we join you at the keyboard you can continue to boat with the rest of us. Good luck on the surgery and we'll see you here at the Pub. You can always boat from a pub stool.
Tim
C-Dorying for me at the end of the season means shifting from the boat to the computer. Sounds like your winter season is just starting a little earlier this year. Till we join you at the keyboard you can continue to boat with the rest of us. Good luck on the surgery and we'll see you here at the Pub. You can always boat from a pub stool.
Tim
Captains Cat
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Tim, thanks for the kind thoughts! Obviously, I'd rather do both (Boat and Pub) but I'll settle for one. This knee has been bad for a long time and I'm looking forward to getting it fixed!!
We'll be here at the pub every day!
Charlie
We'll be here at the pub every day!
Charlie
wilbe asea
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Can't believe it's been two pages since my last post about what I did on my C-Dory, what a busy summer. Did get the canvas on I referred to in my last post this forum, pictures posted in Sunset Ride album. Hope to get one more trip on the boat before I too have to put it up for the winter, but with all the projects that didn't get done because I was out on the boat, I may be done for the season.
Sorry to hear about the knee Charlie, but everybody I know who has had knee replacement feel better that they have in a long time. My neighbor just had a new knee put in, and following the doctor's and therapists orders have helped her to walk comfortably in a miraculously short time.
Sorry to hear about the knee Charlie, but everybody I know who has had knee replacement feel better that they have in a long time. My neighbor just had a new knee put in, and following the doctor's and therapists orders have helped her to walk comfortably in a miraculously short time.