Boat Porn!

[Supermoon]

Good to hear. I was thinking like SM below, brave but let’s get this figured out!

It’s got a long tail that likely sits under way so I wouldn’t be surprised if you got some intrusion that way.



What the actual Fuck. New? I’d ask for a new boat and failing that, a new hull (just to force the hand)

Luckily it was a fiberglass hull and the hole wasn’t that big, so the repair was easy and fairly quick.

[LT]

Lazy days of Summer

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Hey Single,

I've recently learned of C-dory's and have gone down a rabbit hole. Is that a 22' cruiser? I'd be interested in picking your brain if you're willing.

[Norseman]

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[BmillsSkier]

His and hers Chris Crafts is a nice flex.

[singlecross]

Hey Single,

I've recently learned of C-dory's and have gone down a rabbit hole. Is that a 22' cruiser? I'd be interested in picking your brain if you're willing.

Yes, a 22 Cruiser with twin 50’s. Pick away…

[LT]

Yes, a 22 Cruiser with twin 50’s. Pick away…

PM incoming.

[ötzi]

PM incoming.

You could actually ask questions about boats in the boat porn thread ya know.

[Adski]

You could actually ask questions about boats in the boat porn thread ya know.

Yes please. I’ve been scheming for a CDory for years now. Twin 50s is intriguing. Fuel per hour, overnight capabilities, limitations on a multi-night, etc. thanks!

[singlecross]

We’ve owned our CDory for about 3 years now… it’s a 2004 22 Cruiser. Twin 50HP Tohatsu motors. We call it our VW Westfalia of water and that seems like the best comparison. It’s not big, or fast, or particularly comfortable but it gets you there and back through most weather pretty well. It is small, simple, and easily handled.

Burns about 3-5 gallons per hour with 36 gallons of fuel capacity. 20 gallons fresh water capacity with a foot pump onto the sink. No head (we shit in a 5 gallon bucket and piss overboard). We cook on a Coleman two burner camp stove in the cockpit and use a cooler with ice when camping. Did add a small diesel heater to heat the cabin in Spring and Fall which extended our season a month on each end. Added roof racks to carry sea kayaks. Sleeps 2 comfortably… 3 in a pinch with the dinette folded down… 4 in an emergency with one on the floor. As you can see it’s very similar to car camping but with less traffic and better views. #overwatering

The best parts of the CDory:
Simple
Fuel efficient (gets up on plane at 12 knots)
Shallow 9” draft with the flat bottom for beach access
Enclosed cabin for weather protection

Worst parts of the CDory:
Flat bottom can pound in chop (must slow down)
Access to the foredeck with very narrow side decks for anchoring
Access to midship lines and bow lines when docking with the pilot house
Flat bottom means no real bilge so cockpit sole can hold rainwater that pump can’t evacuate all of

Hope that helps those that are curious. Happy to discuss by phone if you reach out via pm with any other questions.

[Foggy_Goggles]

Way cool. My dreams are C Dory curious also. If I ever have to move to Florida to take care of my parents, I could see having one for an ICW cruiser/camper/fisher. I like the car camping comparison because that's just my style.

[LT]

Thanks Single, appreciate the information and the PM. There are some of the obvious negatives to the C Dory and now you've pointed out some of the not so obvious. Boats are like RV's in that it's probably impossible not to have a number of give and takes with any one platform. What appeals to me is they seem like a great economical boat for exploration and adventure. I dream of taking it to Powell, San Juans, etc and wherever else we can think of.

If we are looking for something along these lines any other boats we should be considering? Just me an my wife, we don't need fancy but we do want safe, practical and comfortable.

BTW, we live in Tahoe and I realize this is not going to be a good Tahoe boat. I'm more or less dreaming of adventures in retirement, but in the meantime having something sooner than later would be cool.

[refried]

40' Whaler with 4 300 Mercs. I've seen it in Friday Harbor but never had a chance to see it up close, it's nice.

[oftpiste]

thing cost more than my house! Where is that?

[refried]

thing cost more than my house! Where is that?

Lopez Island

[singlecross]

[LT]

I love this thread, it's continuing to fuel my desire to own a boat.

[Norseman]

"Vamoose" was the only boat out on this beautiful fall day