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Native Breezer
Joined: 02 May 2018 Posts: 8 City/Region: Gulf Breeze
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 3:59 pm Post subject: C-Dory 16 for large people? |
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Can the C-Dory 16 cruiser/angler handle a person 6'3" 245 lbs and one smaller passenger? For use in intercoastal waterways. |
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Foggy
Joined: 01 Aug 2013 Posts: 1526 City/Region: Traverse City; Northern Lake Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2014
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Boatless in Boating Paradise
Photos: W B Nod
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:05 pm Post subject: |
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What's the point?
Aye.
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Native Breezer
Joined: 02 May 2018 Posts: 8 City/Region: Gulf Breeze
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 4:09 pm Post subject: |
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Would the boat be able to fit comfortably someone of that size? And not list too much. |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20875 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | Can the C-Dory 16 cruiser/angler handle a person 6'3" 245 lbs and one smaller passenger? For use in intercoastal waterways.
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Could it--yes. Would you be happy with the boat--maybe. On just sheltered ICW? But there are bays you have to cross. I live on upper Perdido Bay--from the ICW to my house is 12 miles. There are times, when a Norther comes along--and there are 3' + chop. The 16 is going to be uncomfortable in those conditions. Some folks down the street bought a new16 ( they were much smaller than the presented numbers). I think they had planned the ICW, and the Perdido River but they had do go across the bay. After a rough day on the bay--the boat was sold a loss.
My feeling, living in the area, that you would generally be much better off with a open boat in the smaller size--that is for our waters. For example my "other" boat is an 18 foot Caracal Cat--rides almost as well as the much larger Tom Cat (partly because it has higher bridge deck clearance.) The Bimini top gives a lot of shade, and you could put 3 245#, and 3 slightly smaller people with comfort.
Not sure what side of Gulf Breeze you will be one., and if you have a waterfront home, or launching at Shoreline. If you wanted to run over to Quiet Water, Sabine, along the barrier Island--on most days, it would be fine all along the ICW. Down to Fort Walton Beach. But once you come to the big bays...it can get rough. Also our thunderstorms come up quickly--and they can be brutal.
As far as a list--if running on a plane, trim tabs can take care of that--at displacement speed--moving some fuel tanks, etc can help--depends on the differential in weights. _________________ 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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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12633 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2019 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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I would ask if the clearance distance from the seat to the cabin ceiling would work. Just guessing, but at 6'3", I doubt you would have sitting head room on either of the 16's. Could the 16 do it. Probably, but I think it would not be comfortable, in any water condition, unless you are OK with sitting on the floor or very close.
Harvey
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spuncopper
Joined: 02 Sep 2012 Posts: 196 City/Region: Camden/ Lake Wateree
State or Province: SC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sock Monkey
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 4:31 am Post subject: |
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Howdy,
I have a CD 16 cruiser; I'm 6 ft 3 inches tall weighing in at approx. 178 lbs. Most of my height is in my torso and I have plenty of headroom while seating at either the helm or passenger seat. I do wish the seatback was a little higher and I've had to put seat slides in for legroom.
As far as the boat listing from the extra weight, loading out properly and adjusting as gas is used can take care of the list. However, moving about in the CD 16 will be a tight fit for someone 6 ft 3 in weighing 245 lbs. This little boat is lively when idling at slow speeds or at anchor anyway.
It's a fun boat but does have it's limitations and at your size you'll probably find you won't be getting into this boat as much as you'll be putting it on.
Have fun and be safe.
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Foggy
Joined: 01 Aug 2013 Posts: 1526 City/Region: Traverse City; Northern Lake Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2014
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Boatless in Boating Paradise
Photos: W B Nod
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 10:03 am Post subject: |
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How about renting a small boat for a few days and trying out the fit before
jumping in with both feet and buying a boat you are unsure about?
Aye. |
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lloyds
Joined: 02 Aug 2005 Posts: 1724 City/Region: sublimity
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 1996
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: undecided
Photos: 1996 22 Cruiser (Lloyds)
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Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:59 pm Post subject: |
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I am over 6' and about 230 and the guy that fishes with me is even larger and we fished offshore for several years in a 16 without problem. Just have to be a little careful before two people make a quick move in the same direction at the same time. Headroom was never a problem. |
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South of Heaven
Joined: 15 Aug 2015 Posts: 1459 City/Region: Sharon
State or Province: MA
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:51 pm Post subject: |
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YES. I'm 6' , 190 lbs and have had passengers on the 16 C Dory many times.
Have you been on one yet? Try and go on one first. You're a big boy. You may also wanna look at the C Dory 22. The 22 is the bread and butter of the lineup. _________________ <><><> Jason <><><>
2005 Silverton 35 Motoryacht (Twin 385 Crusaders) (SOLD 6/20)
2000 Camano 31 Troll (Volvo TAMD41p) (SOLD 2/19)
2007 C Dory 25' Cruiser (200 hp Suzuki, sold 7/17)
2003 C Dory 19' Angler (80 hp Yamaha, sold 7/16)
1995 C Dory 16' Angler (40 hp Yamaha, sold 2/16) |
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Fla Beachbum
Joined: 05 Sep 2018 Posts: 20 City/Region: Flagler Beach
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 16 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, Not a problem just load the boat accordingly. My wife and I are on the ICW all weekend and enjoy our C-dory 16. Be safe and enjoy.If you are up this way let me know and we will go out for a ride. Thanks Joe _________________ Joe |
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dgeorges
Joined: 04 Sep 2013 Posts: 182 City/Region: Highlands Ranch
State or Province: CO
C-Dory Year: 2006
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: FRESH FISH
Photos: FRESH FISH
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:30 am Post subject: |
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My fishing buddy is 6-9 and close to 300 lbs. He has fished on my CD16 for years with no major issues.
You must account for the shifts in weight and realize that you can't both be on the same side in waves etc... common sense stuff. I lowered the drivers seat so he had headroom and he was comfy running the boat while I set and tended to the trolling gear.
It's all about balancing the weight on a CD16. _________________ "Ain't no nookie like Chinookie"---Ray Troll
CD 22 Cruiser "FRESH FISH: 2018 to present.
CD 16 Angler "OPA": 2013 to 2019. |
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Native Breezer
Joined: 02 May 2018 Posts: 8 City/Region: Gulf Breeze
State or Province: FL
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Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 11:59 am Post subject: |
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Many thanks to all responses!! Very informative/helpful!! |
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wolfman
Joined: 04 Sep 2016 Posts: 20 City/Region: San Diego
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Hunky Dory
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