Headroom standing

hump5776 · Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 9

I am new to the C Dory scene. I am not an owner but seriously considering a 22, although I have never been onboard one.
Although I have never been aboard a C Dory they seem to attract my attention with their functional value. I have never been in an enclosed boat so I am not sure that it is for me. I am wondering if one can stand up and drive or is there not enough headroom. I am just not sure that I could get used not standing and having the wind in my face, it seems like it would feel like you are indoors or in a car rather than in a boat?? I would appreciate any feedback...
Thanks, Bill

Sneaks · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 6:59 pm Post subject:

In a standard C-22 in smooth water, the maximum operator height limit is 6'2.25" tall if you still have hair on top. 6'3 if you suffer from Male Pattern Baldness. C-Dory makes a "Tall Top" version that gives 3" more headroom inside and is highly recommended for tall folk.

Don

Waterball · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 7:35 pm Post subject:

Well I know you dont live in Alaska Very Happy

An enclosed cabin up here is definately a blessing.
If you live where it rains at all you'll like having the hard top.

Shaun

flagold · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 8:59 pm Post subject:

Bill:

If you're in the South, it's got good and bad points, if you're going with the wind (at the speed of the wind) it can get uncomfortable -- mainly this comes into play if you're trolling on a downwind leg. Otherwise, just stand in the center and steer with the wind in your face like normal and relish that you won't come in looking like cooked lobster (unless you want to). So far it's worked out great -- dry in the pop-up storms we get down here and definately a feeling of security you don't get in the open boats. The taller top option keeps the heat further away from you and that's a real blessing down here. I note the taller top was probably harder to heat though in winter (keep the heat down low) which I cured by blocking the area off with cardboard (just taped a sheet up there) and kept the heat lower in the cabin (28 degrees).

Good luck!

teflonmom · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 9:39 pm Post subject: Standing at helm

Hump.
My wife and I have always had enclosed helms. We boat on the Ches. Bay in the summer and Fla. in the winter. The enclosed house actually is cooler in the real hot weather than a bridge with a canvas top. I think the cored FG is a good insulater. With the opening front window on the CD-22 we will get plenty of air. Our last boat was a Rosborough RF-246 and it did not have the front window. The pilot house doors worked OK for air.
When we sea trailed the dory the front window worked very well for just the right amount of cooling.

We just ordered our 22 with a 90HP Honda from Cutter in Middle River.

Fred and Pat Messerly

rogerbum · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 9:53 pm Post subject:

Where do you live? I'd bet a lot of people would be willing to give you a ride on their C-dory so you can see how you like it and how the headroom works for you.

Also, if you really need the wind in you face, you can either open the front window (as other have suggested) or stick your head out a side window (works for my dog Very Happy

) . But most of the time, you'll like to roof overhead.

Roger on the SeaDNA

Luna C · Posted: Tue May 31, 2005 10:48 pm Post subject:

That is the one thing I miss the most - standing up with 360 deg. viewing. It is a trade off. Warm & dry. All of my foul weather gear rarely gets used anymore! Four layers for AK boating, only three in the PNW. Now it is shorts year round in the C-Dory.

hump5776 · Joined: 30 May 2005 Posts: 9

Thanks for the replies everyone. I live in Michigan around the detroit area and boat the river, lake erie and lake huron in the U.P., I am attracted to the c-dory22 because the trailerability to my favorite spots 350 miles away in the upper peninsula and the fuel economy and the function of the boat. My only concern was that I cannot stand up and drive and I hear mixed feelings about the ride in a chop although it seems many members hear seem to boat in areas that can be very rough and my last concern is that I mentioned earlier is that it will feel like I am in a building and not out on the water. One last question: do you have good view while standing in the cabin or do you have to crouch to see forward while driving or just standing anywhere while underway??
Thanks everybody.

rogerbum · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 6:37 pm Post subject:

gljjr · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 7:10 pm Post subject:

Of course another option is to have a rear helm set up on the back of the cabin like Snoopy-C has done. Then you can have photos taken of you like this...

Valkyrie · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2005 9:10 pm Post subject:

Hump,

We take delivery of a 22 with Honda 90 and a 8 horse kicker from Cutter in a few weeks and live in Norton, OH, right outside Akron. We could meet you in the western basin of Lake Erie this summer and give you a ride on Valkyrie. Stay in touch.

Nick and Marcia
Valkyrie

Larry K · Posted: Thu Jun 02, 2005 1:31 am Post subject:

Hump

I have the 22 ft with with the tall top and I am 6'3" and I can stand up with no problem. I run from Port Huron, MI to Marine City all the time from April to November in all type of weather (you know Michigan and the weather) so the cabin is the only way to go. On the St. Clair river or Lake St. Clair with a South wind trim tabs are a must (lots of chop and rolling waves). I also have pulled the boat to Northern Michigan and again no problem.

If you can get to Port Huron, Marine City or Lake St Clair I will be more than happy the take you for a spin or if you have any other questions let know.

Larry K