Where the heck is all this moisture coming from!?

[san juanderer]

Cold surfaces condensation would have surface dampness, which would need to be running down the surfaces to reach the floor. The floor is where the OP noted the wet object.
The factory did not seal attachments very well. Sorry if it hurts the C-dory reputation. When the factory bolts the cleat down with no caulking, that is a poor practice. And leads to water dripping into the inside of the boat, and the core in the deck. Personal experience.