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edfw
Joined: 29 Sep 2011 Posts: 2 City/Region: alva
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:28 pm Post subject: Searching |
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Looking at used 25 c- dory. Retired in fla on west coast. Would like to travel key west to appalacicola , lake ocachobee to west coast. Really like head with inside shower. Does boat handle well with single engine? Never have even seen one, let alone sea trialed it.complete newbie to c-dory boats. I,ve read the quality is questionable. I have a Boston whaler dauntless and now want some creature comforts,any comments are welcomed. |
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Don and Brenda
Joined: 22 Feb 2009 Posts: 588 City/Region: Camano Island, Wa
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: R-27 Tug
Photos: C-Quest
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 5:41 pm Post subject: |
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Well if you want comfort, there is a TomCat available for about the price of a used 25, see right lower corner on the home page. Ok Charlie here is your opening. There is much info on this site about the quality, and no it is not questionable. Every boat no matter what the price point or name brand will have a few issue and certain years with different owners there were some minor issues that are easily corrected. |
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BrentB
Joined: 15 Jul 2006 Posts: 4419 City/Region: Greenwood
State or Province: IN
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c-ness
Joined: 21 Jul 2010 Posts: 521 City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2002
C-Dory Model: 24 Tomcat
Vessel Name: C-weetness
Photos: C-weetness
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome to the C-brats. As others will surely tell you C-dory boats are pretty sturdy. I would not worry about the build quality. They have some of the comforts but a pretty simple. I second the thought of looking at Charlie's tomcat. It's a great deal. _________________ 1990 Grand Banks 32 2012-
2002 Tomcat 24 2010-2012 |
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Wefings Dealer
Joined: 29 Nov 2005 Posts: 2086 City/Region: Panhandle
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: |
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We have a nice Tomcat here in Apalachicola as well . New 25 on the way within the next month and a C Dory Gathering 10/21-10/23 . Lots of boats and owners !
Marc _________________ Wefings Marine Website
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localboy
Joined: 30 Sep 2006 Posts: 4656 City/Region: Lake Stevens via Honolulu
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: 'Au Kai (Ocean Traveler)
Photos: 'AU KAI
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 8:44 pm Post subject: Re: Searching |
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edfw wrote: | Really like head with inside shower. |
Head was THE selling point for the Admiral. We have used the shower too, although sparingly.
Quote: | Does boat handle well with single engine? |
Handles fine as long as you have the prop turning. When coming into the dock the boat does have a tendency to "wander", especially in a side-wind. The Admiral used to do all the close-quarters handling since I could fend-off better than she, but she has turned this chore over to me due to the above mentioned factor; it became too stressful for her. The hull is very flat bottomed and as a result, close quarters handling is challenging at times & it pounds at speed through anything more than a 2' chop, so a "go fast" it's not. But the hull is strong and I have complete confidence in our boat. I have traversed in some nasty small craft warnings and the boat was safe & secure.
Quote: | Never have even seen one, let alone sea trialed it.complete newbie to c-dory boats. |
See if someone in your area would offer you a ride/look-see. I know there are some friendly C-Brats that may accommodate you.
Quote: | I,ve read the quality is questionable. |
The quality of the boat is solid. I have no qualms about it. _________________ "We can go over there...behind the 'little one'....."
Wife to her husband pointing @ us...from the bow of their 50-footer; Prideaux Haven 2013 |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7447 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:08 pm Post subject: |
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We're probably (OK, certainly) a bit biased, but we think the 25 is a great boat. No issues whatsoever with build quality. If you want to see what cruising is like in Florida on a 25, look here...
http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=5212&start=0
The first couple months of our cruising thread is our time in Florida, in 2007, on our 25. Since then, we've been all over with the boat (West Coast, Lake Powell, Pacific Northwest, mountain lakes, Canada, New York Canals, Gulf Coast, etc).
Trailerability was key for us in purchasing this boat; easy cruising for a couple (and a cat). Want to read more about cruising on the 25, including the buying/decision process? Check out the book in the signature below.
Welcome aboard, and good luck with your search.
Jim B. _________________ Jim & Joan
CD-25 "Wild Blue" (sold August 2014)
http://captnjim.blogspot.com/
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20859 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:17 pm Post subject: |
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The C Dory 25 handles very well with the single engine--which ranges from 130 to 200 hp. Agree that they are not offshore fast boats like the Contender or Regulator Deep V's. But they will take anything that the sea can dish out at slower speeds--and as noted up to 2 foot chop. We really don't have a lot of longer swells in the Gulf, but they handle that fine. Boat handling takes practice, and learning what the boat will do in the conditions. They have a bit more windage than some similar sized boats--but that is because they have a pilot house type of cabin, with the visibility and airiness. If you notice, some have been fitted with RV type air conditioners for our Florida weather.
As for quality--who told you that it was not good has now owned one. Percent wise there are probably more of the original of the C Dory around than any other boat. There are few if any which have been "junked"--I don't know of any other boat with that reputation. Remember that these are cored bottoms, and that if you drill holes you have to be sure they are sealed, and that epoxy lining is best for any cut outs.
I know it is a long drive, but if you get up to Apalachicola in about 10 days, you will get a great sampling of C Dories, as well as a great party. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Jeff Brigner
Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 378
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Pearl
Photos: C-Pearl
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Posted: Mon Oct 10, 2011 9:42 pm Post subject: |
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edfw
C-Pearl is the first boat Cathy & I have owned. I'm not sure how other boats handle but I can tell you that after playing a while we get along well on our single engine cd25. We have boated in your area as well as rivers and lakes around the Southeast. This includes locking through dams. Most times I handle the boat alone. This seems to work well for us.
When we purchased our boat was around the same time Dr Austin was setting up Thataway, a TC-255 he recently sold. We compared notes and both had some of the same issues. No quality problems with the boat hull but some stupid things. Hatches that are not designed to keep water from leaking into the bilge from the cockpit, my sink drain was not hooked up, both of us and some others had plumbing connections that leaked while under pressure. It would have been nice if all systems had been checked before leaving the factory or by the dealer before delivery.
Dr Austin did a very thorough job of documenting everything he did setting up Thataway and issues he came across in the process.
You could check out his photo album and comments. I feel that would put your mind at ease about the quality and give you a lot of ideas on how to set up a CD25 or TC255.
We think these are cool boats. I really enjoy this site and meeting other owners at C-Dory gatherings.
Welcome, hope you have a great time and find what you need. _________________
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Jeff Brigner
Joined: 13 Sep 2006 Posts: 378
State or Province: TN
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Pearl
Photos: C-Pearl
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 8:10 am Post subject: |
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ok...I'm ready for it.
I just checked in and saw what I wrote yesterday about "after playing a while". This is right up there with my post a few years back about the wifes poodle on the boat.
I need to go back to not signing in and posting. see ya ![Laughing](images/smiles/icon_lol.gif) |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20859 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2011 3:58 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Jeff--so what's wrong with poodles on the boat? We have one now and she loves the boat! As for "playing around"--OK "Messing around in boats" is right out of my favorite book (River rat to Mole). |
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