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JohnnyRambles · Joined: 09 May 2020 Posts: 7 City/Region: Michigan/Florida

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

Fishcatcher907 · Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 1:21 pm Post subject:

Welcome and I hope you find that perfect boat!

hardee · Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 1:25 pm Post subject:

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 Moon

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 2:42 pm Post subject:

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.

JohnnyRambles · Joined: 09 May 2020 Posts: 7 City/Region: Michigan/Florida

dotnmarty · Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 7:28 pm Post subject:

[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 Laughing

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 7:48 pm Post subject:

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!

thataway · Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 9:31 pm Post subject:

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)

Teufelshunde · Posted: Mon May 11, 2020 10:14 pm Post subject:

Welcome aboard and sounds like you know what you want so good luck in your search.
Fish on!

hardee · Posted: Tue May 12, 2020 2:02 am Post subject: