Cuddy Cabin Cruisers


This is a project boat.

Specifications:
Manufacturer Larson
Model DC-215
Year 1986
Overall Length: 21 ft. 3 in.
Beam 96 in.
Hull type Delta-Conic
Weight 2900 lbs.
Draft 32 in.
Bridge clearance 76 in.
Engine 190 HP 224 cid.
Fuel Gasoline 88 octane min.
Spark Plugs RBL9Y
Gap .035
Point gap .018-.035
Dwell 28°-34°

From the 1986 Larson brochure (pdf)
When it gets completed, it should look something like this.

This Larson DC-215 Cuddy Cabin Cruiser was purchased needing a lot of work. The biggest job is the repair of the upper deck. The plywood is rotten from years of life. The hull is fine and the engine starts when hooked up to a battery. Most of the superficial work is on the list for this boat. The hull needs a thorough cleaning, cabin widows and windshield need replacing and/or repair.

Starboard side of the boat

This is the starboard side of this project. It needs a good cleaning and replacement of some hardware.

prop (88K)lower_unit001 (75K)

This is the screw (propeller) and stern drive (lower unit). It has some corrosion, but not too much and not too deep.

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The boat's sensors.

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Views of the pilot's console.

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This is a view from the starboard side. The cabin window needs repair.

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And the starboard (right) side. The teak has been broken and needs replacing. Perhaps the entire railing will be replaced.

aft001 (88K)

Here is an image of the aft (back of the boat).

port_aft (75K)

Left port (left) side

The first part of this project is the replacement of the deck and hatch on the port side of the upper deck.
Forward of the upper deck on the port side
This is the forward part of the upper deck on the port side. The wood was rotten and came out easily. In this area, the auxiliary anchor was stowed under the hatch. A former owner tried to replace the deck material with the wrong plywood. That had to be removed. The fore and aft supports for the deck are rotten and need to be replaced. The image above shows the fore support removed.

When the section under the sink was opened up the area became more accessible. The pump to pump water into the sink is no longer attached and needs replacing or reconnecting.

Forward port side panel removed

The side panel had to be partially disassembled to remove the existing deck. A choice has to be made to replace the lower side panel with teak or to replace it as it is now, plywood and carpet. Another material that could be used is Starboard™ or marine lumber.

upper_deck_port001a (74K) upper_deck_port001 (81K) New upright support for the port side of the deck

The forward support.

This is the upright support for the port side of the deck. It is two 1/2 inch pieces of plywood, laminated together with polyester resin, then cut to size. The right edge, where the screws hold it together, and the top still need to be cut.

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This is the forward crossmember. It is rotten and needs replacing.

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It has been removed

forward_crossmember001 (84K)forward_crossmember002 (77K)

These are images of the forward cross member in front of the fuel tank. It is partially removed and is being replaced.

forward_crossmember008 (60K) forward_crossmember007 (85K)

The forward crossmember is being replaced

forward_crossmember006 (86K)

This is the forward crossmember with the lateral support.

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This is the under side of the port forward deck. It has been doubled to accommodate the added shear forces generated by the chair. It is cut to fit and ready to install after the upright supports are affixed to the hull. It is in the process of being coated with resin. It will be attached with wood screws (#10) and entirely covered in fiberglass.

Starboard forward deck area

This is the starboard forward deck area.

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Another view of the Pilot's Deck

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After the rotten deck is removed

The bow pulpit needs to be fabricated. About a dozen and a half mahagony planks will be laminated together to provide support for the anchor roller. This system must be installed in the center of the bow pulpit.
bow_pulpit005 (62K)The planks are planed smooth and cut to approxamate size.
bow_pulpit004 (61K)Three of the center boards have been tapered.
bow_pulpit003 (26K)A closer view of the tapered boards.

To Do List

Top Priority

Regular repair and maintenance


Created by Walt Sawyer
This page last updated: 10-Nov-2007 06:50 AM