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JohnnyRambles
Joined: 09 May 2020 Posts: 7 City/Region: Michigan/Florida
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 1:07 pm Post subject: New to Forum. Saying Hello! :) |
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I'm currently a full time RV traveler (Basically a nomadic Michigan/Florida snowbird) and have been contemplating adding a small trailer-able boat to enhance my on the water opportunities while traveling. The 16ft C-dory has caught my attention due to its manageable size and unique characteristics, so far it seems like it may be the perfect fit!
I just wanted thank everyone here for all pics and information they have posted here over years. They've been extremely helpful and I hope to return the favor in the near future . John |
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Fishcatcher907
Joined: 05 Apr 2019 Posts: 71 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Legacy
Photos: Legacy
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 1:21 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome and I hope you find that perfect boat! _________________ Cheers |
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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
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 1:25 pm Post subject: |
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Johnny, Welcome and enjoy. This is a great place with a whole bunch of really good folk, knowledgeable and friendly so come on in, "Just be Nice" and let us know how your search is going.
Harvey
SleepyC
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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 1726 City/Region: Wasilla
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Whisperer
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:42 pm Post subject: |
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I love the CD 16, and if that is what has caught your eye, then go for it. But many RVs are able to tow the CD 19, CD 22, and marginally the CD 25. I have towed my CD 22 with an E450 class C for thousands of miles and it has done fine - hardly know it is back there until you come to a 6% grade, tow in a strong crosswind, or fill up the fuel tank. |
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JohnnyRambles
Joined: 09 May 2020 Posts: 7 City/Region: Michigan/Florida
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 3:18 pm Post subject: |
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T.R. Bauer wrote: | I love the CD 16, and if that is what has caught your eye, then go for it. But many RVs are able to tow the CD 19, CD 22, and marginally the CD 25. I have towed my CD 22 with an E450 class C for thousands of miles and it has done fine - hardly know it is back there until you come to a 6% grade, tow in a strong crosswind, or fill up the fuel tank. |
I have a small, Ram Promaster based RV and while I could definitely tow the 19 and 22', I just don't think they would fit as well with my travels and purpose.
The "light bulb" moment I had when I saw the 16 footer is that I could store it while on the road. At under 8ft tall /under 20ft long on the trailer it will fit in most storage units as I jump around from place to place. That's a game changer for me to be able temporarily and inexpensively store it. This way I can still park at the beaches, boondock and easily travel in the more urban areas of South Florida that I have been, but with a boat! The 16 also keeps my entire rig under 40ft, which is the upper limit for many State Park sites I frequent. |
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dotnmarty
Joined: 03 Nov 2003 Posts: 4196 City/Region: Sammamish
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: LIZZIE II
Photos: Lizzie
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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[quote="JohnnyRambles"
it while on the road. At under 8ft tall /under 20ft long on the trailer it will fit in most storage units as I jump around from place to place. That's a game changer for me to be able temporarily and inexpensively store it. This way I can still park at the beaches, boondock and easily travel in the more urban areas of South Florida that I have been, but with a boat! The 16 also keeps my entire rig under 40ft, which is the upper limit for many State Park sites I frequent.[/quote]
Just note that the roof of the cruiser is a few inches taller than the roof of the angler. Just look at pictures in albums and you'll see what I mean. I couldn't get our cruiser in the garage, but the angler went in. Also, get the articulated tongue on the hitch. You will love either model. It tows easily so don't forget that it's back there _________________ MartyP
"...we're all in the same boat..." |
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T.R. Bauer
Joined: 17 Nov 2007 Posts: 1726 City/Region: Wasilla
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 1993
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Whisperer
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 7:48 pm Post subject: |
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There are lots of good reasons for a 16 over the 19 and the 22 when it comes to traveling around. I have a 16 foot boat too I like to tow behind the MH and explore with. It's super light, easy to tow, and a great little boat for lots of stuff. And since it has a modified "V" in the front, it actually is more capable than you'd think it would be. A CD 16 is a perfect small water boat in my opinion and I wish I had one instead of the open skiff at times. Welcome to the C-Brats! |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20814 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 9:31 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard. We have towed boats with RV's for many years. The nearest we have to your experience was a Road Trek 19 on Dodge 3500 chassis. Rated to tow 6800lbs. Fine for the 22, used a few times with 25--too much!
We currently have a Winnie VIA 25 on the 3500 chassis and can tow our 18' Caracal Cat, but although theoretically we could tow a 22, It would be a push. The 16 would work fine for what you have and want to do.
After all of this is over, Drop by "Camp Thataway"--we have a dock and RV hookups. (Very exclusive clientele) _________________ 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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Teufelshunde
Joined: 27 Aug 2019 Posts: 139 City/Region: Sebastopol
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 1987
C-Dory Model: 22 Angler
Vessel Name: Fish Wisher
Photos: Fishwisher
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Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 10:14 pm Post subject: |
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Welcome aboard and sounds like you know what you want so good luck in your search.
Fish on! _________________ What ever you are, be a good one 🇺🇸 |
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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
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 2:02 am Post subject: |
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JohnnyRambles wrote: | T.R. Bauer wrote: | I love the CD 16, and if that is what has caught your eye, then go for it. But many RVs are able to tow the CD 19, CD 22, and marginally the CD 25. I have towed my CD 22 with an E450 class C for thousands of miles and it has done fine - hardly know it is back there until you come to a 6% grade, tow in a strong crosswind, or fill up the fuel tank. |
I have a small, Ram Promaster based RV and while I could definitely tow the 19 and 22', I just don't think they would fit as well with my travels and purpose.
The "light bulb" moment I had when I saw the 16 footer is that I could store it while on the road. At under 8ft tall /under 20ft long on the trailer it will fit in most storage units as I jump around from place to place. That's a game changer for me to be able temporarily and inexpensively store it. This way I can still park at the beaches, boondock and easily travel in the more urban areas of South Florida that I have been, but with a boat! The 16 also keeps my entire rig under 40ft, which is the upper limit for many State Park sites I frequent. |
I do like your RV style and travel style.
Harvey
SleepyC
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