SO WHAT DID YOU DO WITH OR ON YOUR C-DORY TODAY??

Anxious to get the boat in the water in PA so we don't look too silly at the Chesapeake gathering. When I started the motor (on the trailer) yesterday it started easily but would only idle at about 500 rpm, even after warmed up. I checked with Gene at Mobile Marine and he thought it might be a carb issue. Rats! The soonest the local Yamaha shop can get the boat in is the week-after-next, and I want to be sure the motor is OK. Still lots of projects to keep me busy at home, but was looking forward to getting up to the lake for some practice.
Do you all manually drain your carbs (if you have them) if the motor won't be used for a couple of weeks? Maybe I'm reading too many motor posts, but are outboard motors really so much more maintenance-intensive than other vehicle motors? I've run motorcycles, tractors, lawnmowers, and all sorts of automobiles without a worry, but I'm getting paranoid about taking every step to make sure the outboard doesn't rust, get dirty gas, get water in the gas, or my bad karma is somehow transferred to the electronics!
 
Chuck, many have sprayed carb cleaner in the intakes. Try that. Also, make sure the throttle linkage on the engine moves when you advance the throttle at the helm.

Charlie
 
chas231:
My Yamaha mechanics are "highly" recommending the new blue "Stabil" fuel stabilizer, as it is configured to counteract the increased alcohol in most fuels now. According to them, the best practice now is to use it, (add) with each fuel fill, and use as a conditioner. We are trying it. and like the results so far.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon [/b]
 
Gene,

Mobile East Marine
13398 Hwy 55 E.
Alliance, NC 28509
252-745-5615 phone
http://www.mobileeastmarine.com

had a sample in our "goodies" bag during last year's NC Gathering. Thank you Gene. I did some researching on the various types during the winter season. In January I ordered up two cases. I have been and will continue to use the blue Stabil each time I get petrol. From my perspective it's right on.
 
Does anyone have any photos of overhead shelf (above the helm station) installed in a Classic (without the raised roof)? I've been looking unsuccessfully thru the different photo albums. Would like to see check for any last-minute visual ideas before I start cutting myself.
 
Detailed the outside of the boat today. Washed and waxed every inch. Spent a lot of time with MEK taking the black film off the window frames and parts of the boat. I'm guessing this "dirt" was from the factory and just never cleaned up.

Amazing how a new boat shines -- gotta love that. Our last boat was 13 years old by the time we got it and even though it was in great shape, the southern sun had made the gel coat chalky.

Also, got the Honda fuel meter gauge working (speedometer). I knew the problem was with the port engine and the ground -- but I really didn't know how to fix it. I kept the engines on the hose and tried a few ideas and low a behold the 3rd guess worked.

Windows get tinted this week - going with Limo on the sides/back and 50% on the fronts.
 
Completed the remodelling of the galley storage area. Basically I followed what Pat Anderson did with a few wrinkles. He had used starboard glued together as a floor (removable) to create storage area under the floor. On top were plastic containers for storing wares. Wrinkle No. 1. I used cabinet grade one half inch plywood (nine laminations) stained teak as the floor, but used a SS piano hinge across the floor, 36 inches, (fore and aft) 7 inches deep, on cleats with vertical supports (2)underneath the main floor screwed to the sole with small right angle braces. The floor is permanent, but the hinged area lifts up allowing storage of pans, etc. giving easy access with the drawers remaining in place. Wrinkle No. 2. I used the same sterlite containers from Target as Pat used but screwed the bottom two frames to the wood floor. On top of those two containers I screwed another plywood board acting as the base for the top two containers which had their frames screwed to the base. All containers are fixed, yet their drawers pull out. I ran into the same problem as Pat did with the hose from the sink, but offset the top two drawers aft to accommodate that. Believe this is an inexpensive yet effective way to create useful storage. Getting the floor level and supported took the most time with all the compound curves the sole presented And being a contortionist (which I am not) would be most helpful. Also having a small right angle drill (Maketa has a dandy one) makes the job feasible in the tight areas. But be prepared for sore muscles and scrapes and bruses if you undertake this project.
John
 
John: That sounds like an awesome job. Now, if you are still able to get up and down after a bit of Motrin or other make me feel young again additives..... please post some pics of your finished work. It sounds great and an idea all of us wanting to have better managable spaces could use.

Byrdman
 
Well, this last weekend.... I saw the tail lights of C-Byrd departing the drive way at about MM236 of the Cumberland River. Her new home will be up in the Chattanooga water areas, TN River. I hated to see her go and cried like a kid who lost his first little red wagon....but life moves on, and I now must just "Turn The Page"... So, here I go again,....on to boats again,..... just another boat.

Thanks for the kind words and notes I have received over the past couple of years as I took this wonderful old boat apart and rebuilt her to a new shinny piece of art and clean new looking boat. It gave me pride on one of her last trips I towed her to be fueling her up at the pumps and have someone approach me and say....Hey...you just got yourself a brand new boat ahey?..... It felt great to say, well she is a great boat, but, she has about 23 plus years under her hull.

Still have C-Dory boats in the family, and, have recruited a few more "locals" for the Cumberland & TN waterways.

To C-Byrd and her new owners and many, many great days on the waters!!! :beer :beer

Byrdman
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Patrick,
They may have taken the boat away, but they will never be able to take away the memories., Yeah it was "just a boat" but too, it was a life and times in the life. No need to look back though, the memories will still be there, but keep looking up, and moving forward, and spreading the word. Your "Ambassadorship" is still intact, and we appreciate you. Looking forward to many more round tables, and more of the stories, even if they do make my sides ache from the laughter. :lol:

Harvey
SleepyC
 
Removed 25 screws from the roof of XerxSeas that were holding on various brackets and whatnot under the old regime. 4 of the screws were stainless steel. 3 needed to be cut off with a hacksaw. The wife, looking on from the office window, says "that roof looks a lot better without all that junk on it."
 
Patrick - I'm one of those seniors fairly new to the Internet technology. Yes, a picture as they say is "worth a thousand words,", but I'm still learning how to put pictures on the net. For those who can't visualize what I did from my post, give me a call at 406-547-2477 or email farwest96@aol.com and I'll walk you through the process. Estimate cost of materials for everything used is less than $100. If you have access to a small table saw and a chop saw, it is really a very simple project. The plywood can be either half inch or three quarters. Since everything is screwed down, it is solid. I believe the system I used will also work with the molded interior. It was getting down on my 74 year old creaky knees and stiff back multiple times and getting back up that was the challenge. John
 
We spent the day washing and polishing Discovery. She hasn't been in the water since we left Florida last December. We are loading up the fishing gear and leaving in the AM for a week at Lake Powell. We will launch at Bullfrog and head up lake towards Good Hope Bay. The fishing has been reported as excellent this spring. Now that the water temps have reached 60 degrees the spawn is on for most species. The weather forecast is for days 80's to 90's and nights in the upper 50's to low 60's.

We have been working too hard on finishing the new house, and getting the old house, and Dixie's mothers house, both ready to sell.

Brent
 
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We spent the day washing and polishing Discovery. She hasn't been in the water since we left Florida last December. We are loading up the fishing gear and leaving in the AM for a week at Lake Powell. We will launch at Bullfrog and head up lake towards Good Hope Bay. The fishing has been reported as excellent this spring. Now that the water temps have reached 60 degrees the spawn is on for most species. The weather forecast is for days 80's to 90's and nights in the upper 50's to low 60's.

We have been working too hard on finishing the new house, and getting the old house, and Dixie's mothers house, both ready to sell.

Brent
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Good for you! :thup :thup Man, that weather sounds PERFECT! Enjoy your time away (you both deserve it), take some photos, and keep us posted when you get back.

Relax, unwind, and have fun.

Best wishes,
Jim & Joan
 
Brent and Dixie,

I'd PREFER that you'd be heading SW TOWARDS the Delta Extravaganza next week. We really miss seeing you folks. Well, if you must head to "that lake" so be it, have a great time -- and HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY Dixie!
 
Thanks for the well wishes Jim and Steve. We will take some pix and post when we return. Maybe next year for the Delta again. Really miss seeing all the Cal C-Brats. Just too busy to do a long road trip. Powell is only a two hour drive from home for us.

Brent and Dixie
 
The BOODALU went down to the Lake of the Ozarks today where it will live for the next several months. Once in the water it ran great. I got 7.9mpg in the F250 D driving down - the road to the lake is hilly and the boat is heavy.
 
Brent and Dixie, Have a great time and enjoy the break. Sounds like you are deserving.

SleepyC crew have been living up to their name too, lately. Just home from an overnight at Friday Harbor CBGT. Great time. Crossing Strait of Juan de Fuca on a quiet water, even glassy in places, early morning running sure did wonders for the battery charge, both personal and the electric ones on the boat. It's the early boat that gets the quiet water.

Just recently completed some up grades, the new lazarette covers from Joel, a new VHF radio install, and GPS relocation, with major help from Roger (Dreamer), replaced anchor locker clam shell and multiple small chores, (indoors thank to Paul -JCLately) and we finally got to go out on the water. What a wonderful day.

Harvey
SleepyC :moon
 
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