New C-dory model

flapbreaker · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:08 pm Post subject: New C-dory model

Ok so I'm probably not the first person to think of this but I think the perfect c-dory would be a 25' Angler model. Basically it would have the cabin layout of the 22' cruiser maybe extended by one foot and that should leave about 6 feet of open deck area. That would be a great fishing platform. What do you think?

TyBoo · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 12:18 pm Post subject:

Sorry, but having fished out of both the CD22 and the CD25, I think not. The raised cockpit floor in the CD25 is a big minus for fishing. Standing below the waterline in the CD 22 is so much better. Better control, safer, and much more natural feeling. No doubt about it. That is the one thing I miss most about my 22, and like the least in the 25.

I know at least one guy has inquired about having C-Dory build a CD25 without the self bailing deck. I am guessing that the raised deck has some structural strength properties that the design engineers felt were needed in the wider, heavier hull. It's purpose is much more than just hiding the gas tank, and if it could be built without it they surely would be willing to do it.

Did you buy that boat??

fiddlersgreen6 · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 2:05 pm Post subject:

Any idea what the floor boards are /will be like in the new Tom Cat? I know it is suspose to have alot of similiar features to the C-Dory 25.

jimandlaurie · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 7:35 pm Post subject:

The cockpit/cabin on the new TC is flat from berth to transom only have to step over door opening

rogerbum · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2005 8:09 pm Post subject:

Wandering Sagebrush · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2005 12:27 am Post subject:

I think Mike hit it right on the mark with his comments about the self bailing cockpit placing a fisherman too close to a swim. When we were deciding between the 22 and the 25, that was a factor that influenced our decision to go with the 22.