Views from the C-Nile

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Don't want to try Glendale? Not sure what the boat ramp is gonna look like...

I am sure if we moved over there we could buy a bit more time, but its probably time to call it. I can imagine the launch ramp is a mess over there.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

I am sure if we moved over there we could buy a bit more time, but its probably time to call it. I can imagine the launch ramp is a mess over there.

Yep...it's time!



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[Descant]

I launched once in Glendale after Christmas by backing the trailer onto the ice. As the ice sank, it broke up and we were off. Stayed overnight. The lake was open, but thin ice in Glendale. We made a few circles in the bay, the wake broke up the ice and we retrieved without incident.

[codeman671]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

Yep...it's time!Attachment 16646

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It looks a lot different out there today for sure!

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by codeman671

It looks a lot different out there today for sure!

looks beautiful!! The C-Nile is going in for trim tabs... I told Matt I also want a horn installed that's bigger than your's! :-)

[MDoug]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

looks beautiful!! The C-Nile is going in for trim tabs... I told Matt I also want a horn installed that's bigger than your's! :-)

Trim tabs are great when navigating choppy water in a C Dory. You will be glad you got em.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by MDoug

Trim tabs are great when navigating choppy water in a C Dory. You will be glad you got em.

I'm sure I will...will help level the ride as well as all the weight ( batteries, galley cabinetry, and ME ) are on the starboard side!

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[MDoug]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

I'm sure I will...will help level the ride as well as all the weight ( batteries, galley cabinetry, and ME ) are on the starboard side!

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Same here. And I'm not about to go on a diet.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by MDoug

Same here. And I'm not about to go on a diet.

Keeping the port side fresh water tank full helped a little, but winterized that in October

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[Dave R]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

looks beautiful!! The C-Nile is going in for trim tabs...

Trim tabs should be standard equipment on any planing-hull boat. I think you will love them. Don't be afraid to put them down (carefully) at speed. I was convinced for years that they were just for leveling the ride and lowering the planing speed and then I discovered how they also smoothed the ride in chop at higher speeds. Suddenly bumpy days that were limited to 18 MPH became fun, 35 MPH days.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Dave R

Trim tabs should be standard equipment on any planing-hull boat. I think you will love them. Don't be afraid to put them down (carefully) at speed. I was convinced for years that they were just for leveling the ride and lowering the planing speed and then I discovered how they also smoothed the ride in chop at higher speeds. Suddenly bumpy days that were limited to 18 MPH became fun, 35 MPH days.

The only way the C-Nile's gonna do 35 is with a tail wind and a jet pack! ;-)

[Dave R]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

The only way the C-Nile's gonna do 35 is with a tail wind and a jet pack! ;-)

It's all relative. My current boat tops out at only 25 knots, but trim tabs still help smooth the ride at speed.

[steve-on-mark]

Originally Posted by Dave R

It's all relative. My current boat tops out at only 25 knots, but trim tabs still help smooth the ride at speed.

It's cool....slow is good for me! ;-)

[MDoug]

Originally Posted by steve-on-mark

It's cool....slow is good for me! ;-)

Trim tabs are great in rough water. They keep the bow down.