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02-18-2017, 03:01 PM
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Senior Member
City: Texas
Vessel Model: 37' C&L Double Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 188
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New Trawler owner!
Hi all, I've been lurking here for about 6 months as I've been looking at boats and doing research. The information on this forum has been great, thanks!
Now for the important part, in December I bought a 1978 C&L 37 aft cabin. I bought it because it was the smallest boat I could stand in (6'5"), it was in my price range, AND it was very local. The week after I bought it she was struck by lightning which took out a few of the electronics (VHF, FM, Battery Charger, Auto bilge pumps, Many light bulbs, antennas, toilet computer, ect) That added to the long list of repairs the boat already needed and I was working on it for several weeks.
The boat has twin Lehman 120's, original from what I can tell but run OK, and a newer 9kw norpro gen. The hull is solid and there doesn't seems to be and structural issues, just some interior panel rot from leaking port lights, a leaking water tank, and other plumbing leaks.
Now a little about me. I'm 30 and grew up in the Clear Lake area with my family being from south Louisiana, I spent a lot of time on the water there also. I currently have a 1976? Glastron center console, and my only inboard boat experience is with ski/wakeboard boats. This in my first boat that doesn't live on a trailer, or that has a cabin. I've got a little experience working on motorhomes and a lot of the "house" stuff seems the same. I bought the boat because I love being on the water, and wanted to own something without the commitment and financial burden of owning a place on the water. I work mostly out of town and have a girlfriend who lives out of town. I enjoy kayaking and other water sports. I'm using the boat for a part time liveaboard lakehouse right now, and a test to see if I enjoy staying on the boat. My only serious gripes with the living accommodations right now is the shower (mini tub), it's way too short for me to stand and take a comfortable shower in. I'm going to continue working on this boat when I'm there, and try it for one summer. If I really like it I'll either get used to this setup, modify the shower, or sell it and get a larger boat. If I don't like it I'll sell it and get a place back on land.
I love the classic look of this boat and all of the woodwork but the thought of the maintenance and upkeep of it scares me a little.
I attached a few pictures, one of them has my center console in it also.
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02-18-2017, 03:17 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Very pretty looking boat, and it looks like it has been well cared for.
Any more pics?
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02-18-2017, 03:40 PM
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Senior Member
City: Texas
Vessel Model: 37' C&L Double Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 188
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Here are some more pics, anything you want to see specifically? I'm back at work now so I just have the pictures that are already on my phone.
And that is the aft mini tub setup that I'm not a fan of.
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02-18-2017, 04:12 PM
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Guru
City: Jacksonville
Vessel Name: SONAS
Vessel Model: Grand Alaskan 53
Join Date: May 2014
Posts: 7,235
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Nice. The wood work looks well maintained already. What is the ER Like?
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02-18-2017, 04:16 PM
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Enigma
City: Slicker?
Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 14,871
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Greetings,
Welcome aboard. Showers are WAY overrated.
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02-18-2017, 04:37 PM
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Guru
City: Hotel, CA
Join Date: Sep 2011
Posts: 8,320
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Welcome
Possible shower solution. Far from ideal but coupled with a handheld shower head it might make life aboard more comfortable short term.
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It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they've been fooled - Mark Twain
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02-18-2017, 04:58 PM
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Senior Member
City: Texas
Vessel Model: 37' C&L Double Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 188
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ER has some surface rust on various things, i removed all unused wires, fixed all lights, and scrubbed the bilge. Smells much better now.
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02-18-2017, 04:59 PM
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Senior Member
City: Texas
Vessel Model: 37' C&L Double Cabin
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 188
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CPseudonym
Welcome
Possible shower solution. Far from ideal but coupled with a handheld shower head it might make life aboard more comfortable short term.
Attachment 61738 |
You can kinda see in the picture where the mini tunb has a bench built in already.
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02-18-2017, 05:02 PM
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Guru
City: Gig Harbor
Vessel Name: Kinship
Vessel Model: North Pacific 43
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 8,990
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Nice looking boat. Congratulations.
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02-18-2017, 06:52 PM
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Guru
City: Fort Myers, FL... Summers in Crisfield, MD
Vessel Name: Slow Hand
Vessel Model: Cherubini Independence 45
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 10,047
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Welcome to the forum! Congratulations on the new boat. 
Ted
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02-18-2017, 07:08 PM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,274
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Isn't it an awesome feeling when you get a new boat?
Congratulations!
May she bring you much pleasure!!!
Bruce
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02-18-2017, 08:28 PM
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Senior Member
City: Henrico, Va
Vessel Name: Amazing Grace
Vessel Model: Ocean Alexander 52 Sedan
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 285
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Very nice looking trawler.
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02-18-2017, 08:31 PM
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Guru
City: Victoria TX
Vessel Name: Bijou
Vessel Model: 2008 Island Packet PY/SP
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,937
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Very nice! I'm down the road in Rockport.
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02-18-2017, 09:25 PM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 9,150
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Welcome, and yes, nice vessel. Thinking shower mods, seeing that is the thing bugging you most. What might be involved in removing the shub, (shower/tub), and setting in place at a lower level, (? even recessed below floor level a bit), just a pre-formed stainless or ABS plastic domestic shower tray, with a suitable surround curtain, or rigid enclosure, with a sliding door. Is there room for that..? No-body needs a bath on a boat really, but a good shower is vital.
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02-18-2017, 10:19 PM
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Guru
Join Date: Jun 2014
Posts: 1,274
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter B
No-body needs a bath on a boat really, but a good shower is vital.
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Yes, you can ask my wife, a good shower is vital!
Bruce
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02-18-2017, 10:44 PM
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Guru
City: Longboat Key, FL
Vessel Name: Bucky
Vessel Model: Krogen Manatee 36 North Sea
Join Date: Oct 2009
Posts: 5,084
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I don't know what it is about taking a nice hot shower aboard, but I find myself giving thanks over and over among oohs and ahhs. Welcome and happy new trawler!
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"When life gets hard, eat marshmallows”.
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02-18-2017, 10:55 PM
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Master and Commander
City: Vallejo CA
Vessel Name: Carquinez Coot
Vessel Model: penultimate Seahorse Marine Coot hull #6
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 12,383
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Long hot showers? That's one reason to stay overnight at a hotel, versus your land-based home or boat. (We still have water-use limitations in California.)
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02-19-2017, 12:06 AM
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Guru
City: Seabrook, Texas
Vessel Name: Small World
Vessel Model: Defever 50
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 611
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Congratulations and welcome aboard. Where do you keep your boat?
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02-19-2017, 12:59 AM
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Hospitality Officer
City: Pittwater
Vessel Name: Sarawana
Vessel Model: IG 36 Quad Cabin
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,812
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[QUOTE=Nopistn;524911] The week after I bought it she was struck by lightning
Now that's what I call unlucky, I trust you were covered by insurance. If the insurance company declines the claim on the grounds of 'an act of god' tell them you are an atheist.
It is a great looking boat, but I agree get rid of the bath set up.
Welcome to the club of the eternal optimists and home of the economically brave. 
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02-19-2017, 02:55 AM
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TF Site Team
City: Ex-Brisbane, (Australia), now Bribie Island, Qld
Vessel Name: Now boatless - sold 6/2018
Vessel Model: Had a Clipper (CHB) 34
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 9,150
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[QUOTE=Andy G;525040]
Quote:
Originally Posted by Nopistn
The week after I bought it she was struck by lightning
Now that's what I call unlucky, I trust you were covered by insurance. If the insurance company declines the claim on the grounds of 'an act of god' tell them you are an atheist.
It is a great looking boat, but I agree get rid of the bath set up.
Welcome to the club of the eternal optimists and home of the economically brave.
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Andy, I wonder if the OP ever saw that movie filmed here in Aus, starring Billy Connolly, called "The man who sued God"..? His fishing boat was struck by lightening. It's a really feel good and funny movie. Anyone who hasn't seen it should get it out, download it - whatever. It was filmed largely in that beautiful South Coast NSW place with a very picturesque inlet, called Bermagui.
I know you knew all that Andy, by the way. That was for others who might not.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bermagui,_New_South_Wales
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