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miss ellie



Joined: 21 Dec 2007
Posts: 18
City/Region: Belfast
State or Province: ME
C-Dory Year: 2004
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Miss Ellie
PostPosted: Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:25 pm    Post subject: Cockpit seating Reply with quote

For several years we have used this dock box and found pros and cons of its use. What we like most is that this molded fiberglass and gelcoat box has great utility. It is totally sturdy, so the lid serves as a solid landing point when stepping down onto the boat, as well as making a very nice four-cushion seat. Other things we like include its being a cavernous storage area for boat hook, swim ladder, fenders, dock lines, spare lines, beaching anchor, dinghy tow bridle, cleaning supplies, fishing stuff, water shoes, etc., etc. This one also has a locking hasp, gas struts for the lid, and sturdy "feet" that keep it slightly elevated from the deck. This allows free flow of water back to the transom bilge area.
I fashioned the folding back from horizontal mahogany slats and re-varnish it every few years. All hardware is stainless and a Sea Dog marine door hook secures it as a seatback, to the aft edge of the cockpit wall. When folded down onto the box lid there is access aft under the motor well.
And now for the cons: it takes up a good amount of the cockpit floor-space, and its a bit heavy when occasionally taking it on or off the boat. Years ago I "inherited" this box from a marina neighbor, and noticed a label stating it was manufactured by Better Way Products in Indiana. All in all, this addition works very well for the two us, whether the task is storing away dock lines or relaxing with end-of-day cocktails.
Ahh, that's the ticket!

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hank clow



Joined: 13 Aug 2011
Posts: 93
City/Region: L'Anse
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Meri Aura
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 05, 2016 9:00 am    Post subject: Recliners on a 22 Reply with quote

We "invested" in two Lafuma flolding recliners and have been very pleased. Being of an age where naps are a part of our day when boating, we've found them ideally suited for us. When towing we store them on the forward bunk. While cruising they bungee nicely in the cockpit. At anchor or dockside they unfold in the cockpit with the cooler in-between to act as a table. They are very lightweight and well constructed and easily carried ashore for gatherings. In addition, you have a variety of color choices. We went on line and googled Lafuma finding several sites that carried them.

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Two Happy



Joined: 08 Feb 2019
Posts: 16
City/Region: Bothell
State or Province: WA
PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 4:24 pm    Post subject: Pedestal Seats In Cockpit? Reply with quote

Hello- We just read that the cockpit is 4"6" long in the C-Dory 22 cruiser. Couldn't one just mount four swiveling pedestal seats back there- two on each side so you can use one for a footrest for lounging about and then have four seats maybe with a removable table in the middle for eating, playing cards when company is aboard? Or does something like that compromise the safety of the boat?
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thataway



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 5:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

See my post, including sources and photos in the other thread you started:
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Two Happy



Joined: 08 Feb 2019
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City/Region: Bothell
State or Province: WA
PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 6:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thataway- What a great photo album you have provided. We saw the dry rot pictures- That looked like a lot of work! Your boat looks great!
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thataway



Joined: 02 Nov 2003
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PostPosted: Sat Feb 09, 2019 9:10 pm    Post subject: Re: Recliners on a 22 Reply with quote

hank clow wrote:
We "invested" in two Lafuma flolding recliners and have been very pleased. They are very lightweight and well constructed and easily carried ashore for gatherings. In addition, you have a variety of color choices
Hank Clow


These look very similar to the recliner I have, but much lighter weight. I noted on Amazon that there seem to be two weights--one 9# and one 18# . I would guess that you have the 9#, with aluminum frames. (and more expensive)
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Two Happy



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PostPosted: Tue Feb 12, 2019 9:41 am    Post subject: Cockpit Seating Reply with quote

Found "Capt Mac" pictures and his back bench. Every boat we have had has had cockpit seating so I never really thought about it until considering a 22. With the right materials and a very handy husband, lounging is very doable if we decide to go the built in route. otherwise it appears we could create seating for four or lounging for two with those loungers that become chairs- It appears what they have done with own chairs is a study in itself.
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