SO WHAT DID YOU DO WITH OR ON YOUR C-DORY TODAY??
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None in my budget.
My drains are fine. About once a month I have to hold the dock hose nozzle against them and blast out whatever crawls, swims or grows in the hole, and as long as I keep the floor clear of debris they stay open. It is in my nervous nature to check on the boat regularly anyhow, and very rarely is their any need for concern.
Crabbing is excellent this year, so the boat will float for another month or so.
Here are some images from last night's moon cruise...
Dolphins playing...
They were plenty active as the sun dropped (and so did the light level); and we had the show all to ourselves - not another boat in sight.
My second favorite time of the day: sunset. And a gorgeous one today...
And then the tough part: trying to capture a rising moon from a moving boat. I shot about 30 (at a 1 second or so exposure) to get this one that is reasonably motion free. Well, at least you can tell it's the moon and not some bad tabloid UFO shot.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Dolphins playing...
They were plenty active as the sun dropped (and so did the light level); and we had the show all to ourselves - not another boat in sight.
My second favorite time of the day: sunset. And a gorgeous one today...
And then the tough part: trying to capture a rising moon from a moving boat. I shot about 30 (at a 1 second or so exposure) to get this one that is reasonably motion free. Well, at least you can tell it's the moon and not some bad tabloid UFO shot.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Maintenence day today. We are having some trouble with the autopilot, intermittant, of course, so tough to track down. I spent most of the morning with a multimeter and a Raymarine tech on the other end of the phone. Nothing definite, but I'll keep digging. The display just fades out once in a while, and last night, the backlight flickered off and on. I think it is a power supply problem somewhere, the tech folks seem to think it is the display head (the easiest thing to replace).
We pulled the boat out, and did some serious bottom cleaning. I've been hoping to avoid bottom painting, but it looks like it is inevitalbe with our warm water here. Also been tracking down a leak (fresh water, after a rain), and with Bret's help (from the factory), narrowed it down to the rub rail. When I pulled the rubber off the starboard side, we discovered that the metal extrusion from in front of the head on back had been removed and re-installed. Unfortunately, the rivet heads had been cut off, new holes drilled and no sealant put in there. I am talking about at least 15 holes left open. So, if any of you 25 owners have gotten water into your cabin after a rain, this is definitely a place to look.
It was a gorgeous day today: mid-80s, clear blue sky, nice breeze. One of my sailing buddies called and asked, "Can Jim come out and play?"
"No, he has work to do." :x
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Photos posted on pg 4 of our photo album of the holes in the rub rail.
We pulled the boat out, and did some serious bottom cleaning. I've been hoping to avoid bottom painting, but it looks like it is inevitalbe with our warm water here. Also been tracking down a leak (fresh water, after a rain), and with Bret's help (from the factory), narrowed it down to the rub rail. When I pulled the rubber off the starboard side, we discovered that the metal extrusion from in front of the head on back had been removed and re-installed. Unfortunately, the rivet heads had been cut off, new holes drilled and no sealant put in there. I am talking about at least 15 holes left open. So, if any of you 25 owners have gotten water into your cabin after a rain, this is definitely a place to look.
It was a gorgeous day today: mid-80s, clear blue sky, nice breeze. One of my sailing buddies called and asked, "Can Jim come out and play?"
"No, he has work to do." :x
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Photos posted on pg 4 of our photo album of the holes in the rub rail.
Installed our new sliding window in the door tonight. Put some foam weatherstripping on just to be extra weather tight.
Got a new combo smoke/CO detector but have yet to install it. Anyone want to share their favorite location for one in the cabin of a 22?
Also bought a Mr. Heater "Portable Buddy" heater like we had in Alaska. Sold the darn thing with the other boat...didn't figure we'd need it here in bama but it does get pretty chilly at night in winter. These heaters are great units and designed for use indoors, tents, ice fishing huts, RV's, etc. They have low O2 sensors and tip over sensors which shut it down.
This week I've been doing lots of little stuff I had wanted to get done. New switch panel with c/b's at the helm, did some cleaning up on the wiring rat's nest behind the helm, and generally contorted myself until my poor back couldn't take it anymore. :cry
Rick
Got a new combo smoke/CO detector but have yet to install it. Anyone want to share their favorite location for one in the cabin of a 22?
Also bought a Mr. Heater "Portable Buddy" heater like we had in Alaska. Sold the darn thing with the other boat...didn't figure we'd need it here in bama but it does get pretty chilly at night in winter. These heaters are great units and designed for use indoors, tents, ice fishing huts, RV's, etc. They have low O2 sensors and tip over sensors which shut it down.
This week I've been doing lots of little stuff I had wanted to get done. New switch panel with c/b's at the helm, did some cleaning up on the wiring rat's nest behind the helm, and generally contorted myself until my poor back couldn't take it anymore. :cry
Rick
We've been doing some maintenance on Wild Blue the past two days. Splashed her back in the water today. It's been warmer than usual here this week; got to 90º today. We've been going out in the evenings, around and after sunset when it cools off a bit. This evening, the humidity was around 348%, the air was thick, but it was lovely out. We had our usual dolphin show, sat back to watch; Joan got this shot (right up alongside the boat)...
The winds had been a bit gusty today, but settled down beautifully as the daylight slipped away. Here's a shot of a shrimper heading out as we were heading in...
Even though it's warm out, it's always cooler on the water; and a nice breeze through the front center window of Wild Blue. Nice way to wrap up the day.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
The winds had been a bit gusty today, but settled down beautifully as the daylight slipped away. Here's a shot of a shrimper heading out as we were heading in...
Even though it's warm out, it's always cooler on the water; and a nice breeze through the front center window of Wild Blue. Nice way to wrap up the day.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Pat Anderson
New member
Stop it, Jim! You are killing me!!!! We just got clear of near record floods and devastation here, and you post these pix? Ouch!!!!
Pat Anderson":2d7a0cke said:
The PNW is making the national news, and we've watched with great concern for our friends up there. Please know that you're all in our thoughts and prayers that Mother Nature cuts you some slack and things get back to normal asap.
For years, I have posted sailing tales on another forum... never meant as a gloat, but something for the brothers and sisters in the frozen northland. When we were working, time off in the summer was hard to come by; reading about someone having a good time always helped take my mind to its "happy place." If I can't be out there doing it, I could enjoy it vicariously. Just tryin' to do my part.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
It was a truly lovely day in the Tropical Tip of Texas - low 80s, sunny, and winds 10-15 ESE. Wild Blue has been getting all the attention, this was a catboat kinda day if I ever saw one. The Blonde had other stuff to do, so I singlehanded today, including set-up and launching. Easy.
I headed away from our ramp and through the swingbridge into the Laguna Madre. The wind soon went to more the 15 than 10; I put a reef in the sail and tacked my way south to the ship channel... plenty of mariner folks having to work on this glorious day. A big workboat (120' or so) went by us on the way into the Gulf and slowed most thoughfully - I gave him a "thanks for the slow pass, Captain". A true gentleman. Next we came across this sharp looking tug...
He looks to be a pretty good size... until you see what he's towing...
And very little wake from these folks, too. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket?
Next we came across this small ship...
I continued with my "island circle tour" and could see this coming at me down the ship channel...
A bit hazy, it's an oil rig - BIG. Usually three ocean tugs slowly taking it out into the Gulf. Impressive up close - like a couple hundred feet tall. Clearing the way, this boat was hauling some butt...
Homeland Security. They are looking close at anything in the ship channel.
Barely got this shot...
A new go-fast excursion boat ride here. By the time I got the camera up to my face and tried to pan with it, I got the bimini support in there. By the time the camera recycled, the boat was barely a dot on the horizon. It must be hard for those folks aboard to see the sights with tears in their eyes (blowing back on the person behind them).
A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. And below is Cat's Pajamas with her big sister Wild Blue.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
I headed away from our ramp and through the swingbridge into the Laguna Madre. The wind soon went to more the 15 than 10; I put a reef in the sail and tacked my way south to the ship channel... plenty of mariner folks having to work on this glorious day. A big workboat (120' or so) went by us on the way into the Gulf and slowed most thoughfully - I gave him a "thanks for the slow pass, Captain". A true gentleman. Next we came across this sharp looking tug...
He looks to be a pretty good size... until you see what he's towing...
And very little wake from these folks, too. Maybe I should go buy a lottery ticket?
Next we came across this small ship...
I continued with my "island circle tour" and could see this coming at me down the ship channel...
A bit hazy, it's an oil rig - BIG. Usually three ocean tugs slowly taking it out into the Gulf. Impressive up close - like a couple hundred feet tall. Clearing the way, this boat was hauling some butt...
Homeland Security. They are looking close at anything in the ship channel.
Barely got this shot...
A new go-fast excursion boat ride here. By the time I got the camera up to my face and tried to pan with it, I got the bimini support in there. By the time the camera recycled, the boat was barely a dot on the horizon. It must be hard for those folks aboard to see the sights with tears in their eyes (blowing back on the person behind them).
A lovely way to spend a Sunday afternoon. And below is Cat's Pajamas with her big sister Wild Blue.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Ron on Meander
New member
Jim,
What makes a Catboat a Catboat? Is any boat a cat boat if you have a cat aboard? Is Catmans 16 C-Dory a Cat Boat? That would also make Wild Blue a cat boat at times wouldn't it? :?:
Ron
What makes a Catboat a Catboat? Is any boat a cat boat if you have a cat aboard? Is Catmans 16 C-Dory a Cat Boat? That would also make Wild Blue a cat boat at times wouldn't it? :?:
Ron
:cat
A catboat is a single sailed, usually gaff-rigg boat. The usual definition: has a beam nearly equal to 1/2 the length and a mast near the bow (much further forward than a traditional sloop). They originally started as workboats in the 19th century in the Chesapeake Bay, Cape Cod, New York areas. Stories vary as to the origin of the name... from "quick like a cat" to boats that were used to transport customers to boats in the harbor that housed, um... ladies of the evening.
Much like a C-Dory, classic styling. They are a different animal to sail compared to a sloop. That one big sail has to perform the function of a jib and a main. It is often said, "Easy to sail, difficult to sail well."
Most people think "catamaran" when the term catboat comes up in conversation. Nope. These beamy monohulls are generally shallow draft due to a centerboard inside a shallow keel configuration. Stable. Stout.
Probably more information than you wanted to know... but Molly the catboat cat (the first boat she sailed on) is just as happy on the C-Dory and now likes to be called Molly the C-Brat cat. :wink
Best wishes,
Jim B.
A catboat is a single sailed, usually gaff-rigg boat. The usual definition: has a beam nearly equal to 1/2 the length and a mast near the bow (much further forward than a traditional sloop). They originally started as workboats in the 19th century in the Chesapeake Bay, Cape Cod, New York areas. Stories vary as to the origin of the name... from "quick like a cat" to boats that were used to transport customers to boats in the harbor that housed, um... ladies of the evening.
Much like a C-Dory, classic styling. They are a different animal to sail compared to a sloop. That one big sail has to perform the function of a jib and a main. It is often said, "Easy to sail, difficult to sail well."
Most people think "catamaran" when the term catboat comes up in conversation. Nope. These beamy monohulls are generally shallow draft due to a centerboard inside a shallow keel configuration. Stable. Stout.
Probably more information than you wanted to know... but Molly the catboat cat (the first boat she sailed on) is just as happy on the C-Dory and now likes to be called Molly the C-Brat cat. :wink
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Hi Jim,
I sure am envious of your place on the water and the time to enjoy it! (not so much the 348% humidity)
I see in your pics that you have the 135 honda. Have you ever wished or needed more power? When you where at Tahoe or Lake Powell did it feel under powered at all?
On my 22 at Lake Powell I really only noticed a loss of top end speed.
Thanks,
Steve
I sure am envious of your place on the water and the time to enjoy it! (not so much the 348% humidity)
I see in your pics that you have the 135 honda. Have you ever wished or needed more power? When you where at Tahoe or Lake Powell did it feel under powered at all?
On my 22 at Lake Powell I really only noticed a loss of top end speed.
Thanks,
Steve
Pat Anderson
New member
Jim, you are KILLING me here! The flood waters from a near-historic Western Washington flood have just receded in Snoqualmie, the weather is NOT conducive to boating in the slightest, except we used boats for emergency evacuations during the flood (not mine!). It is rainy and getting colder. It will probably snow in the mountains and then we'll get another Pineapple Express in a few days and send another shitload of flood water down the rivers (ready for that, DaveS?). Crap.
seabran":3fqls311 said:
Hi Steve,
At Lake Tahoe (elevation 6225'), it did feel a bit doggy. But, any motor would be affected by that density altitude, unless it was turbo-charged. Didn't notice much difference at Lake Powell (around 3600'). I don't think 15 hp would have made much difference.
Most of our cruising is at sea level, and we have found the 135 to be ample power for the way we use the boat. I've run it up to 30 knots a grand total of twice; over 20 a few times; but most of our time is spent at 15 knots or less. We've very happy with the 135 on this boat.
That 348% humidity is a somewhat rare occurance, btw... most of the time it's less than 293%. :wink: On the bright side, it's a wet heat. :crook Kidding aside, it is less humid with our nice sea breeze. Go inland 30 miles and the humidity really goes up. Temps are moderated by the water, too, keeping it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter than the rest of the Rio Grande Valley. The local Visitors' Bureau likes me to keep the record straight; the general population in our small town doesn't want me to tell you how good it really is.
Best wishes,
Jim B.
Pat Anderson":1f11brxt said:
Yep, always ready! Although, they actually say this coming onslaught won't be as bad!
If we'd been on the Snohomish River last week with our C-Dorys we probably could have tied up to one of the hitchin' posts in front of one of the bars. (On second thought, we probably could not have made it all the way to Snohomish as the clearance under the bridge would have prohibited passage as the water was lapping at the bridge decking).
starcrafttom
Active member
Tonight its high wind alerts and rain. With the ground so wet I expect the power to be out by morning and one hell of a mess getting to work.
Hi Folks,
I just covered my 22' C-Dory with a dark green plastic cover, size 20' by 30'. An 18' wide cover would have been better.
I know will make a list of projects, Those I have to do, those I would like to do, and those that would add to my enjoyment but do not have to be done.
Have to do is finishing up the shelf that caused all the lost time this summer. (If at all, you are going to have work done by an outside contractor, who will promise you everything to get the job, order the work no later than BEFORE the local boat show starts. Later, you may never get it done, or get you boat project done in the middle of August.)
Fixing the trailer is on this list, and has been done. Fixing the tow vehicle is also on this list, but can wait until spring. Checking out all the equipment is on this list also,
Like to do, varnish the inside teak projects I have done during the last two years. These are something that if not done, boating will still be enjoyed. Usually labor intensive, but little cost.
Those that add to my enjoyment are usually something that costs money, I would like to add to my boat, like an electric windshield wiper. Radar is at the deep bottom of this list.
Fred
I just covered my 22' C-Dory with a dark green plastic cover, size 20' by 30'. An 18' wide cover would have been better.
I know will make a list of projects, Those I have to do, those I would like to do, and those that would add to my enjoyment but do not have to be done.
Have to do is finishing up the shelf that caused all the lost time this summer. (If at all, you are going to have work done by an outside contractor, who will promise you everything to get the job, order the work no later than BEFORE the local boat show starts. Later, you may never get it done, or get you boat project done in the middle of August.)
Fixing the trailer is on this list, and has been done. Fixing the tow vehicle is also on this list, but can wait until spring. Checking out all the equipment is on this list also,
Like to do, varnish the inside teak projects I have done during the last two years. These are something that if not done, boating will still be enjoyed. Usually labor intensive, but little cost.
Those that add to my enjoyment are usually something that costs money, I would like to add to my boat, like an electric windshield wiper. Radar is at the deep bottom of this list.
Fred
Today is gonna be another one of those hot days...(mid 70's) very little wind...it would be a super day out on the water if I were not home painting the bottom of my Tug...Kea.. I finished all the repairs, applied two coats of West Systems epoxy as the barrier coat, and yesterday applied the first coat of bottom paint...looks super... now two or three more layers of bottom paint and the bottom will be finished.... while the boat is down here in Southern California I will repaint it...and return it to the boat house in Northern California at Christmas.... so my day is painting...the C-Dory is 20' away sitting in my side yard, wanting to go out.. but it's not gonna happen today.
Joel
SEA3PO
Joel
SEA3PO