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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 8556
City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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OK, having owned both a CD22 Daydream (two years) and a CD25 Daydream (current boat since May 2005) with appropriate denaming / christening ceremonies [DON GONSER - "Current-C" is really not that bad], here are my thoughts:
The CD22 is good for seating 3 adults and sleeping 2 adults and one kid, preferrably a small kid. The CD25 is good for seating 4 adults, and sleeping - 3 adults or 2 adults and 2 kids (dinette berth is significantly wider on CD25, but not wide enough for 2 adults). Now, if somebody doesn't mind sleeping in the cabin aisle or on a mat or cot on the cockpit under the camperback, the sleeping number could be increased, but realistically, there is no way to sleep 4 adults on either of these boats in the berths.
The C-Ranger R25 Daydream is not quite a done deal yet (still need to see the completed boat and take a sea trial), so CD25 Daydream is not for sale at the moment. We are very happy with this boat, check out the customizations here. If and when this does come on the market, it will be available here first of course.
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CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
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mrw90
Joined: 17 Jan 2006
Posts: 40
City/Region: Bellingham
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 10:30 pm Post subject: Used 25' C-Dory In Blaine |
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The used 25' C-Dory Cruiser is still in Blaine. You can take a look at it at www.yachtworld.com and type in C-Dory for boat manufacturer. The price on the site is $79,000 plus or minus. I've looked at this boat a couple of times but can't figure out how a 2004 boat shows so poorly. A little TLC would likely bring it back into shape. I've been looking at it as we have an order in on a new 25' and impatience is setting in, but we're going to wait.
I have taken some additional pictures of the boat, so if anyone's interested, let me know via e-mail at mikew@buildersalliance.com and I'll send them to you. |
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Da Nag
Joined: 24 Oct 2003
Posts: 2832
City/Region: Port Angeles
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1995
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruise Ship
Vessel Name: Wilbur
Photos: Da Boats
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: I vote for a poll. |
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| NoBoatYet wrote: | | I've surfed the web looking for used C-Dorys', but find few. And the ones that I have found were 22 footers. the 25' C-Dorys' seem quite hard to come by. Is there a secret site that only the select few know about? |
Other than a handful of the original 25 Cruise Ships, the 25 has only been made for a couple yeaars...the 22's have been made for eons, and last I heard, they were still C-Dory's "bread and butter" boat - far outselling all the others.
Here's a crazy thought...
If you've decided a newer 25 is in your price range, why not get two older, used 22's for about the same price? Off the top of my head...you would be in at least $65K for a 25, and nice older 22's show up in the $30-35K range fairly regularly.
Personally...I'd have a heck of a lot more fun, boating with friends who have their own boat. Two couples on a 25 might fit, but it would be no fun taking any kind of extended cruise...a pair of 22's would be a far nicer setup for a weekend cruise in the San Juans.
I'm also partial to the 22; it's such a perfect package. I understand the reason many folks have gone to the 25 - lack of a shower/head on the 22 is unacceptable to many. But in doing so, they give up some economy, ease of towing, the uber-cool below-the-waterline cockpit...I've talked to more than one 25 owner, who looked back fondly on their ex-22. A couple of them questioned whether moving up was the right decision for them.
Don't mean to knock the 25 - you'll find lot's of satisfied owners. Regardless of what route you take, just try and get as much time on both models before buying as possible.
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NoBoatYet
Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Posts: 4
City/Region: Spokane
State or Province: WA
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| Posted: Mon Feb 27, 2006 12:46 am Post subject: Food for thought |
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I was impressed with the website with all the knowledge and comraderie, but after my first posting, well... thank you for making me feel welcome. I looked at Pat Andersons pictures and see what can be done. I'm a woodworker and always looking for a project to undertake. Wow, now I can start working with teak!
Thanks again,
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Alyssa Jean
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 2376
City/Region: Guemes Is.(Anacortes)
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 16 Angler
Vessel Name: Alyssa Jean
Photos: Anna Leigh and Alyssa Jean
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Yes, I trim everything I make for my 25 in teak. Just ask DaNag. Just added an overhead cabinet above the Wallas with a paper towel holder off the forward end. Picture to follow in my album.
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Alyssa Jean 16 Angler
Anna Leigh 22 Cruiser Sold 2005
Anna Leigh 25 Cruiser Sold 2014
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Byrdman
Joined: 06 Nov 2003
Posts: 3329
City/Region: Cumberland River, Clarksville,
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: " ? " After Rename Ceremony
Photos: FreeByrd and C-Byrd
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| Yep. re-read what DaNag stated above about buying 2 used 22s. Or for that matter, not knowing your sizes...but a 22 and a 16 would work real nice for those time when ALL 4 of you go extended cruising. |
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gljjr
Joined: 27 Jan 2005
Posts: 908
City/Region: Fall City
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1982
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Migratory Dory
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I think since they like fishing I would go for a 22 and a 19. The 19 is a much better layout for fishing IMHO. But for cruising you need the closed cabin of the 22.
Having slept in SeaDNA's dinette I wouldn't ever consider trying to put 2 people to sleep in it. And even seating more than one is going to be tight. Now converting that to a couch and putting a table in the isle might work better! But them I'm a big guy and need a bit of extra space. 
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