garageable?

lloyds · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject: garageable?

Forgot to check on one very important aspect of keeping my new C-Dory looking good. Will it fit in a standard garage? I have a pretty much run of the mill development home with a standard one-door double garage. I have stored a 15' boston whaler in there with no trouble, with probably 2 feet to spare. Anyone have any idea of if I am facing a surprise when I try to back it in the first time. It is the cruiser model with a honda 50 and an EZ load bunk trailer.

eieioh · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:34 pm Post subject:

Overall length is not likely to be a problem. For us, the height of the boat on the trailer and the width of the trailer at the wheels would not allow us to garage the boat.

C-Hawk · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:52 pm Post subject:

Your post did not mention what size boat- 16, 19, 22, 25????

lloyds · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 1:53 pm Post subject:

I was afraid of that. So it is probably sitting up there between 7 and 8 feet high. I don't think width of the wheels would bother me. The wife drives a really narrow car, and I always park outside.

lloyds · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 2:01 pm Post subject:

Oops, sorry. 16' cruiser.

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:13 pm Post subject:

If you back in fast enough, with ear protection on and push real hard, even a 22 will fit. Smile

Don't forget to open the door though. Very Happy

Charlie

lloyds · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 4:23 pm Post subject:

I assume the same technique can be used to pull it back out? Laughing

Captains Cat · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 7:31 pm Post subject:

Sure, just hook that sucker back up, if you still have a car/truck and your wife will let you and pull it out, back to the factory preferably!! Laughing

Charlie

Chris Bulovsky · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:39 pm Post subject:

On a 22' you would want at least a 9' preferably a 10' foot tall door. I wouldn't think a sixteen would require less. My trailer is a single axel. So it sits taller than double axels. With the top torn off I barley was able to put it into a seven foot tall door.
Its rare that someone wishes for a smaller garage.

good luck

Chris

TyBoo · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 10:51 pm Post subject:

Lyle says his 16' just fits under his 8' garage door. He also says it is 20' 5" overall length with the motor down. That's what Lyle says, and I believe him. Wait a minute - I'll try to find the thread he said it on.......

...Well, I found the thread, and it is about length primarily. But it has a good picture of Bill's dog, so it is worth seeing. This is the one.

Chris Bulovsky · Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 11:35 pm Post subject:

Was that critter a Dog????Good gravy !!!!! Shocked

...... If so would it happen to come in chartreuse...............I'm think'n Musky bait!!!
Twisted Evil

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Just kidding you dog lovers. I'll have you know I only use kittens for muskies. Wink

Oh not to "stray" (more cat talk) from the topic. I'd be certain to measure your boat and also think about stuff that you may wish to mount on top someday. I have found when door clearances are tight stuff gets broke. This applies to boats , fire trucks and the wifes mirrors.

Chris