Big Boy C-Dory in TX

digger · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 10:40 am Post subject: Big Boy C-Dory in TX

Saw this on the C-Dog site. Thought that folks might be interested.

1982 27' C-Dory, Long Cabin for sale $18,000.00 Original owner, Volvo AQ175 engine with 280 outdrive. Comes with a 1988 Shorelander V27 Trailer. Boat in covered dry storage in Pottsboro, Texas. Contact Jakolstad@aol.com or 817-545-8499. 3/05

Sea Wolf · Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 2:26 pm Post subject:

For anyone considering this boat, it might be very advisable to consult the owner of Haleigh's Comet about the longhouse design (which had a OMC Sea Drive which Les at E.Q. replaced with a new custom bracket and a 225 hp Honda), and the owner of the 27 ft Pilothouse sold last year which had a similar if not identical Volvo inboard/outdrive set up at the time of sale. Might be a wealth of information available there about the advantages/limitations of this design and power combination. Joe.

Aiviq · Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2005 9:13 am Post subject:

The Volvo AQ-175 with 280 stern drive is a 170 hp V-6 (gasoline) engine, which I think should be pretty good power for a 27 if it is in good shape. Here is a link to technical specifications on older Volvo-penta engines: http://www.volvo.com/volvopenta/na/en-us/marineengines/outofproductionengines/gasengine/sterndrive/

The 27 Pilothouse that I own has an AQ 151 with 250 stern drive. The 151 is a 4-cylinder engine rated at 146 hp, which many might find underpowered (it cruises at about 16 mph). I don't find it a problem, but it sure wouldn't keep up with Halleigh's Comet (or with most other C-Dory’s). I'm not sure I'd want 225 hp like Halleigh's Comet, but if I ever need to repower, I might think about a pair of 90s, or something in that range on a bracket. Although my pilothouse model is a bit unique, I think the 27s are great boats, and at $18,000 it sounds like a good deal even if you need to repower.

Jim