Differences between older models and newer ones

cdoser

I am looking at buying an older C-Dory Angler. The company web site says the boat was launched in 1987, yet I'm seeing 1985 versions for sale on the web. Can anyone give me a general feeling for what the major differences are between those pre-1987 versions and the current new models? Thanks.

Catch 22 · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:10 pm Post subject:

i am curious about this as well, also mine is a 1981, i think that is as old as they get

thataway · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:23 pm Post subject:

The first C Dories were in 1978 or 79. The models prior to 1987 had flatter bottoms, and less "V" at the entry. Not sure exactly what month the change was made to the model which is current.

Catch 22 · Posted: Fri Oct 02, 2009 11:33 pm Post subject:

wow, i've never heard of a '70's c-dory, are there any on this site or that are still being used, not sure how i had it in my head that 81 was the 1st year

thataway · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 10:47 am Post subject:

According to the internet, the first C Dory was displayed at the Seattle Sportsman's show in 1979. The model change to the modern classic was in Jan 1987--again internet information.

"The first C-Dory, a 22' X 7'6" "Flat Bottom" was introduced in late 1979 at the Seattle sportsman show.

The new boat was a tiny cousin of the Marben semi-displacement hulls being built at the time by Roy Toland, Inc. doing business as Marben Marine. The immediate success of C-Dory's original 22' model led to the development of the line into what it is today. Roy Toland, Inc. soon formed a new corporation around the new boat line, giving it the C-Dory name. Roy Toland, Inc. sold its tooling for and interests in the Marben line to Golden Star Yachts. C-Dory, Inc. acquired the remaining assets of the Marben Company and its name. "

cemiii · Posted: Sat Oct 03, 2009 4:17 pm Post subject:

I believe 87 was also the first year that they went to the big transom cut, as well.

Chris

ffheap · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 12:14 pm Post subject:

Hi Folks,

Here is the differences in a nut shell.

Pre 1987, bottom flat with hard chine. Cabin shorter, cockpit longer. Access to forward berths wider because no bulkhead on port side. Transom not as wide because engines were 2 cycle 70 hp's( lighter). Pound in heavy seas, Centre window does not open.

Post 1986 had rounded chines, cockpit smaller, cabin's larger. Access to forward berth small opening. bulkhead on port side due to back of seat to larger table. Transoms wider to hold, first, twin four cycle 40 hp's, later single 75 to 90 hp's.(Heaver engines)Does not pound as much, center window opens.

I own a 1983 22' Angler Classic, and am not interested in any other boat at this time. In other words, "I love it."

Fred

cemiii · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 1:12 pm Post subject:

Pretty petty difference but my 87 Angler does not have an opening center window and I doubt the previous owner replaced it. Maybe they changed this mid 87 sometime, or later?

Chris

C-Otter · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 5:27 pm Post subject:

No balsa core in floor, 3/4 plywood only, some balsa core in transon, plywood forward deck and no foam flotation under berth. C-Otter

thataway · Posted: Sun Oct 18, 2009 6:49 pm Post subject:

I have to respectfully disagree with Fred--none of the C Dories have rounded chines. The monohulls are all hard chine boats. I am not sure if all had the slight reverse chine that some have--but that makes the chine angle even more acute--not rounded. A semi displacement boat will have rounded chines.

Connie Fisher · Guest

Our 1983, 22' Classic is much different from the newer boats, no comparison.

We too love our older boat and would not want to trade up in years.

By the way, we installed a retrofit "opening front window" (custom made) from Motion Windows (www.motionwindows.com) with good success.

Sent in our existing window for pattern/measurements, which Motion Windows promptly returned, with a new opening window in about six weeks.

Regards,

Ron Fisher