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Welcome to the C-Brats!
- Thread starter cbadmin
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Hello all,
We've been walking by a 19 Angler parked in a yard here in Florida all winter and finally caught up with the owner, to ask if she is for sale.
Turns out she is ! The owner gave us a good history lesson on C-Dory as well as telling us about this site. We really like the style of the boat and think it will be perfect for the waters of Down East Maine.
Hoping to learn some more from you all as we consider this fine vessel.
Sincerely,
upanchor
Bass Harbor ME
We've been walking by a 19 Angler parked in a yard here in Florida all winter and finally caught up with the owner, to ask if she is for sale.
Turns out she is ! The owner gave us a good history lesson on C-Dory as well as telling us about this site. We really like the style of the boat and think it will be perfect for the waters of Down East Maine.
Hoping to learn some more from you all as we consider this fine vessel.
Sincerely,
upanchor
Bass Harbor ME
Captains Cat
New member
Up Anchor... Welcome to the Brats! Have probably driven past your Down East place. We have a home in Roque Bluffs, right outside of Machias. We'll be up there for a couple of months starting near the end of April. Maybe our paths will cross and we can talk C Dorys!
Charlie
Charlie
stclairgal
New member
Hi everyone!
We bought a 2007 25 Cruiser named Dragonfly 10 days ago on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Had a lovely adventure bringing the boat home to Norfolk, stopping in St Michaels, Solomons, Lookout Point Marina, and Deltaville on the way. As former SeaRay boaters on Lake St Clair near Detroit, Michigan, this was all new territory.
We are more than pleased with our C-Dory, Handles so well and is so fuel efficient!
We look forward to meeting other C-Brats in the area.
At the moment, we are keeping the boat at Top Rack boatel in Chesapeake, VA.
Any tips for cruising this area would be greatly appreciated (wish someone had warned us about all those crab pots!)
Joyce and Wolfgang
We bought a 2007 25 Cruiser named Dragonfly 10 days ago on the Eastern Shore of Maryland. Had a lovely adventure bringing the boat home to Norfolk, stopping in St Michaels, Solomons, Lookout Point Marina, and Deltaville on the way. As former SeaRay boaters on Lake St Clair near Detroit, Michigan, this was all new territory.
We are more than pleased with our C-Dory, Handles so well and is so fuel efficient!
We look forward to meeting other C-Brats in the area.
At the moment, we are keeping the boat at Top Rack boatel in Chesapeake, VA.
Any tips for cruising this area would be greatly appreciated (wish someone had warned us about all those crab pots!)
Joyce and Wolfgang
stclairgal":11zdwkfa said:Hi everyone!
We bought a 2007 25 Cruiser named Dragonfly 10 days ago
Joyce and Wolfgang
Welcome to the Brats Joyce and Wolfgang. Jump straight in with postings and don't forget photo's.
"............ and it's name was Dragonfly". (Fawlty Towers early 70's).
Martin.
cocohatchee
New member
Hello everyone,
I’m new to this website. I have never owned a boat or ever planned to. During our last vacation in Florida my wife and I bought a small vacation/retirement place on the Cocohatchee River. We are surrounded my mangroves, pelicans and dolphins and only 5 min. from the Gulf. One of our neighbors took us out on his 19’ BW and it was a real treat. Our cooperative offers dock space on the river for only $20.00 a month. How can I go wrong? Guess what? I now have to have a boat. After much research, I came to the conclusion that a C-Dory 16’ Cruiser would be a good choice for what I would like to do on the water. Bought a used 2004 and will pick it up at the end of this month. Once I do I’m sure I will have many questions and you guys and you can set me straight. See you around.
cocohatchee
I’m new to this website. I have never owned a boat or ever planned to. During our last vacation in Florida my wife and I bought a small vacation/retirement place on the Cocohatchee River. We are surrounded my mangroves, pelicans and dolphins and only 5 min. from the Gulf. One of our neighbors took us out on his 19’ BW and it was a real treat. Our cooperative offers dock space on the river for only $20.00 a month. How can I go wrong? Guess what? I now have to have a boat. After much research, I came to the conclusion that a C-Dory 16’ Cruiser would be a good choice for what I would like to do on the water. Bought a used 2004 and will pick it up at the end of this month. Once I do I’m sure I will have many questions and you guys and you can set me straight. See you around.
cocohatchee
Captains Cat
New member
Welcome to the Brats, you'll find great resources here as we'll as friendly folks. Have owned a 16, a great boat!
Charlie
Charlie
handmeawrench
New member
Hello all c-brats! I'm VERY new here, but have enjoyed the topics and especially photos.
My father just purchased a 1987 22' Angler, with the intention of taking his grandson boating and fishing. I'm currently helping refresh the old girl, and have LOTS of projects underway to get it in the water this fall.
I'll do my best to document the project from start to finish. This includes new power, new electronics, a thorough gelcoat buff and wax, new anchor and windlass, refinishing of all wood (grab handles, table, etc.), and general outfitting to make it a nice place to cruise or fish.
Thanks again for the great info and the informative forum.
My father just purchased a 1987 22' Angler, with the intention of taking his grandson boating and fishing. I'm currently helping refresh the old girl, and have LOTS of projects underway to get it in the water this fall.
I'll do my best to document the project from start to finish. This includes new power, new electronics, a thorough gelcoat buff and wax, new anchor and windlass, refinishing of all wood (grab handles, table, etc.), and general outfitting to make it a nice place to cruise or fish.
Thanks again for the great info and the informative forum.
potomac_brat
New member
We saw our first C-Dory at the Richmond VA Speed Way Boat show in 2007.
We really liked the space the TomCat gives you and the living and fishing layout.
We entered an auction in March of 2007 at our local credit union and won a 280 Searay we are currently enjoying. The forward berth is too small for me and we are thinking our next boat will be a Tomcat.
We have been checking in here now and then great group.
We really liked the space the TomCat gives you and the living and fishing layout.
We entered an auction in March of 2007 at our local credit union and won a 280 Searay we are currently enjoying. The forward berth is too small for me and we are thinking our next boat will be a Tomcat.
We have been checking in here now and then great group.
Hi All,
Somehow in the process of shopping for a boat, we accidentally managed to buy one. Now we are the proud new owners of the 1985 27 C-Dory formerly known as "Sea Cowboy" and then "Tikibah" - and soon to be known as "Sea Spirit".
The boat is currently at the Marina in Edmonds, WA although we are contemplating a move up to Anacortes... But the silver salmon are pretty darn tasty so we may delay for a little bit...
Our previous boating experience was on an old columbia sailboat more than a decade or so ago - docking a boat without a keel is sure different!
One question I've got - does anyone use a heater in these boats? My 6 year old seems to fall asleep almost instantly in the V-Berth if we go out for a short trip after her school - and I'd like to make sure she is comfortable. I could just do a bin of blankets - but I imagine the boat / cushions will start to get a bit damp now that the summer is really really over..... We've got outboards and a propane tank for the stove - I was thinking about putting in something like a dickinson newport - but honestly can't figure out where I would install it. But I am thinking running a heater like that once in a while might keep things drier?
Thanks everyone!
Best
Alan and Kimberley
Somehow in the process of shopping for a boat, we accidentally managed to buy one. Now we are the proud new owners of the 1985 27 C-Dory formerly known as "Sea Cowboy" and then "Tikibah" - and soon to be known as "Sea Spirit".
The boat is currently at the Marina in Edmonds, WA although we are contemplating a move up to Anacortes... But the silver salmon are pretty darn tasty so we may delay for a little bit...
Our previous boating experience was on an old columbia sailboat more than a decade or so ago - docking a boat without a keel is sure different!
One question I've got - does anyone use a heater in these boats? My 6 year old seems to fall asleep almost instantly in the V-Berth if we go out for a short trip after her school - and I'd like to make sure she is comfortable. I could just do a bin of blankets - but I imagine the boat / cushions will start to get a bit damp now that the summer is really really over..... We've got outboards and a propane tank for the stove - I was thinking about putting in something like a dickinson newport - but honestly can't figure out where I would install it. But I am thinking running a heater like that once in a while might keep things drier?
Thanks everyone!
Best
Alan and Kimberley
Welcome aboard.
Congratulations--you have a great boat there!
There are lots of opinions about heaters. I am of the group who is against the "Mr. Heater" type of propane heater (Although I have used propane for cooking in larger boats for many years---In this case, the propane is shut off with a valve at the tank, 2 sniffers (one in the bilge and one behind or under the stove), plus several CO detectors.
There are several diesel heaters, and that Is where I would be looking--such as Espar forced air heating. The best is hydronic heating--where hot water is circulated thru the boat, with small radiators and computer fans to push out the heat. That is a bit much for a C Dory.
Congratulations--you have a great boat there!
There are lots of opinions about heaters. I am of the group who is against the "Mr. Heater" type of propane heater (Although I have used propane for cooking in larger boats for many years---In this case, the propane is shut off with a valve at the tank, 2 sniffers (one in the bilge and one behind or under the stove), plus several CO detectors.
There are several diesel heaters, and that Is where I would be looking--such as Espar forced air heating. The best is hydronic heating--where hot water is circulated thru the boat, with small radiators and computer fans to push out the heat. That is a bit much for a C Dory.
Hi Bob - Thanks for the reply!
Not sure about Diesel - we've got gas powered outboards and the small propane tank is nestled in the same open bay that the big outboard is in (not sure what you call that area). If we did diesel, I imagine I would need to add in a diesel tank somewhere?
ABout the propone - Since the propane only powers the stove it is turned off at the tank almost all the time (unless we make a pot of coffee or some such...). I don't think we have any detectors onboard - is there much need for such when the tank is completely open to the elements?
The Dickenson propane heater is a closed type of unit with a sleeved vent to pull in combustion gas from the outside and vent out as well... But is is a bit bigger and would need to be mounted to the hull - and I think it needs a two foot chimney as well.... I would imagine I would install a T somewhere close to the tank and then just run a new hose to the heater. Does that make sense?
Best
Alan
Not sure about Diesel - we've got gas powered outboards and the small propane tank is nestled in the same open bay that the big outboard is in (not sure what you call that area). If we did diesel, I imagine I would need to add in a diesel tank somewhere?
ABout the propone - Since the propane only powers the stove it is turned off at the tank almost all the time (unless we make a pot of coffee or some such...). I don't think we have any detectors onboard - is there much need for such when the tank is completely open to the elements?
The Dickenson propane heater is a closed type of unit with a sleeved vent to pull in combustion gas from the outside and vent out as well... But is is a bit bigger and would need to be mounted to the hull - and I think it needs a two foot chimney as well.... I would imagine I would install a T somewhere close to the tank and then just run a new hose to the heater. Does that make sense?
Best
Alan
Alan,
The most common heater in the C Dory is a Wallas Stove, which has a lid with a blower, and is diesel. There is a 1 gallon +/- tank under the galley (under the stove). Diesel is a safe fuel (in comparison to gas and propane).
Yes, If I had a propane tank (which I assume is up on deck , and vented overboard, so that no propane fumes could get into the bilge) I would still have a propane sniffer and a CO detector aboard. In any boat you want at least one--preferably two CO detectors. One by the head of a person in the bunk. The other by the helmsman's head.
Many propane istallations have a selenoid valve switch by the stove, and it can be hit to open the valve on the external tank. The propane heaters like the Dickenson are good heaters, but they do not have a way to circulate heat to the bunk area --short of a fan by the top of the stack, which blows forward circulate heat in the boat--the hardest part to heat is the bunk. The propane Dickenson requires a smaller stack than the Diesel Dickenson (which I have owned on a large boat) . This is why I suggested a forced air diesel heater. There are RV propane forced air heaters, but these are not designed for marine use. Propane requires a lot of propane in comparision to diesel. Diesel is easy to obtain--propane more difficult. A gallon of Diesel has about 35% more energy that a gallon of propane.
The most common heater in the C Dory is a Wallas Stove, which has a lid with a blower, and is diesel. There is a 1 gallon +/- tank under the galley (under the stove). Diesel is a safe fuel (in comparison to gas and propane).
Yes, If I had a propane tank (which I assume is up on deck , and vented overboard, so that no propane fumes could get into the bilge) I would still have a propane sniffer and a CO detector aboard. In any boat you want at least one--preferably two CO detectors. One by the head of a person in the bunk. The other by the helmsman's head.
Many propane istallations have a selenoid valve switch by the stove, and it can be hit to open the valve on the external tank. The propane heaters like the Dickenson are good heaters, but they do not have a way to circulate heat to the bunk area --short of a fan by the top of the stack, which blows forward circulate heat in the boat--the hardest part to heat is the bunk. The propane Dickenson requires a smaller stack than the Diesel Dickenson (which I have owned on a large boat) . This is why I suggested a forced air diesel heater. There are RV propane forced air heaters, but these are not designed for marine use. Propane requires a lot of propane in comparision to diesel. Diesel is easy to obtain--propane more difficult. A gallon of Diesel has about 35% more energy that a gallon of propane.
As Bob says,look into the Wallas stove. Most 22 and longer C-Dorys came from the factory with a Wallas installed next to the sink. They run on diesel and a small plastic tank is installed in the cabinet beneath the counter. An advantage is that they have helpful customer service located right in Seattle (Scan Marine). Some people love them and some, well, don't.. I'm not recommending them one way or the other, but they seem to be pretty common among C-Dorys that have a stove. Do a search on this site to see what I mean. That's a beautiful boat. Enjoy and welcome.
The wallas is pretty pricey and you'll soon find out that C-Brats generally either love or hate their Wallace (I love mine). Some who have had bad experiences with the Wallace have replaced them with other units such as an Espar heater. Regardless though, diesel has a big advantage in terms of the amount of heat you can get from a relatively small volume. We get about 36 hours of heat from a gallon of diesel and we generally only run the heater for an hour or two at a time.