Jeeps and C-Dory's, a connection?

Wood Zeppelin · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 2:59 pm Post subject: Jeeps and C-Dory's, a connection?

I have a Jeep I plan to tow my future C-Dory with. I've noticed there seems to be a lot of Jeep owners who are also C-Dory owners. Jeeps are unique and so are C-Dory's. I think they both have a similar aesthetic as well as functional appeal. Does there seem to be a connection out there?

And, do Jeeps make good tow vehicles for C-Dorys!?

-James

Wood Zeppelin · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 3:07 pm Post subject: C-Jeep and PNWJeeper

I've noticed usernames "C-Jeep" and PNWJeeper"...

rogerbum · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 3:14 pm Post subject:

Several of us occasionally refer to C-Dory boats as the "Jeep of boats" due to their utilitarian design and overall lovability.

Hunkydory · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:35 pm Post subject:

James, yes I believe there are similarities & in more ways than just the utilitarian concept of the two. With especially, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon & CD22 having the go anywhere look with the ability to actually do it matched. Yet, I see most of the jeep wranglers set up for the extra rugged look, doing mostly mall cruising & many of the CD22's set up & used similarly except being on the water. Which is very fortunate for those in the market to buy used in near new condition.

We have owned many jeeps over the years with my first jeep experience, driving my Dad's Willys off road at age 10 & the present a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon. We have owned our CD22 since 2003. Both our good looking Jeep Wrangler & CD22, have had their good looks with matching superb capabilities, well tested, but we would not use our Jeep Wrangler for towing the CD22, though it would be a wonderful looking set up if it's spec's qualified it to do so.

Jay

ssobol · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 4:49 pm Post subject:

Based on various reports, I'd say that C-Dorys are quite a bit more reliable than Jeeps.

Aurelia · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 5:03 pm Post subject:

Hunkydory · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 7:56 pm Post subject:

CDory23 · Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2016 11:44 pm Post subject:

I agree with the Subaru comparison, but I may be bias because of my new WRX purchase and the fact that my family has owned and loved Subarus for the last 15 or so years.

Hunky Dory wrote:

[In the comparable time I've owned & used both C-Dory & the 80000 miles on the two Jeep Wrangler Rubicon's, I've only had to perform preventative maintenance on the jeeps, while the C-Dory has consumed enumerable hours of my time doing actual repair, replacement & upkeep.

That's every boat owner![/quote]

Gene&Mary · Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:23 am Post subject:

After comparing most of the vehicles to tow my CD22, the first to be eliminated was Chrysler/Jeep. We finally chose a 2015 Ford F150 with the 2.7 liter eco-boost, tows 7600#, to tow both our CD22 and an RV.

The Subaru comparison is right on. We have a 2004 Forester with 172k miles that is still running strong. If there had been a Subaru that could have towed what we need...............

Robert H. Wilkinson · Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 10:24 am Post subject:

Anybody seen the videos/pictures of the Jeep Watercar? It is called a Panther. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Cool

thataway · Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2016 12:40 pm Post subject:

The "panther" is very interesting--but apparently the only thing "jeep" are the doors! The kit--ready to install the Honda engine, and VW transaxle--which apparently can be street licensed, is only $126,000. The unit complete with the Honda engine, and VW Transaxle, plus graphics is only $155,000.

Basically a fiberglass "hull", with Hamilton Water Jet--

Yacht tender in some areas? If you have a deck big enough to put this on, then maybe you could afford the Panther..

hardee · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 12:25 am Post subject:

Back in college and for a few years after, I owned a CJ-5. It had a Buick V-6 with a 4 or 6 speed, I can't remember, plus a split transfer case and a Hi-Lo 4&2 WD. Loved that little rig. I pulled a ton of trailers with that. One that weighed about what my 22 Cruiser weighs. It was a 26ft Kawanda rowing dory. and then we loaded it with canoes and kayaks and drove from SE Washington state down to the Oregon coast at, you guessed it, Cape Kawanda, and back.

I never really compared my 22 Cruiser to the Jeep, but I sure would compare it to the VW bus. Can't say I ever slept in the Jeep. Might have, just don't remember doing it, at least not on purpose. Embarassed

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

BTDT · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:15 am Post subject:

The DW and I have owned jeeps for most of our lives. My wife use to race a V8 powered CJ-5 when I was stationed at Ft. Lewis WA in the late 70's. We also owned a specially equipped 'rock-crawler' that took us to so many tread-lightly places that most people will never see, especially as the government keeps closing off these areas to hiker's only. We still own a 1947 CJ-2 Willy's Jeep Overland with the classic WWII look.

To me , a C-Dory 22 is the floating equivalent of a CJ Jeep. It's small in stature, big in heart, and can go just about anywhere the owner has the guts to take it. That said, I have become a 'little' spoiled in my 'golden-years, and prefer the comfort and ride of the Tomcat.

Edit- I forgot to mention that I have found that short wheel base vehicles like the CJ/Wrangler are not generally good tow vehicles because of their short wheel base.

Robert H. Wilkinson · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:11 am Post subject:

These last 2 posts have brought back a lot of memories from my days of being a fanatical 4X4 enthusiast.

Harvey - my first Jeep was a 1967 Willies Kaiser Jeepster Commando. It had the Buick V6 as well. No seat belts. Hit a bear trap(hole in the ground camouflaged with leaves and sticks) once. 3 guys onboard - 3 heads hit the windshield - 3 melon shaped bulges in it! Right front wheel was in the hole, left rear wheel was in the air. After assessing the situation my 2 friends hung on the left rear bumper to level the vehicle and I backed out. Oh to be young and fearless again!

John - I worked for American Motors from 1974 - 1980. Loved the CJ's. With the 304V8 they had the power to turn some big wheels. By 1977 I had saved enough and decided to order a pickup - the black "Honcho" model. My boss came to me one day and said that a guy was trading in a FJ45 Landcruiser. He had just bought it and didn't like it because its turning radius was too wide for bush trails. He got a CJ5 and I bought his Landcruiser which was less than 4 months old. Drove it daily for 26 years - still have it - wife says she is going to bury me in it. Smile

Most of the old trails around here have been closed as well. One has a shopping mall and subdivision on it. Others have been closed to all motorized vehicles. And others have just been closed because whoever owned the land is afraid of lawsuits if somebody is hurt.

Sorry for the reminiscing ramble.
Rob

westward · Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2016 11:12 am Post subject:

I don't personally think much of Jeep products (nightmare history of reliability and safety issues), but I love how they look. I saw recently that Jeep will introduce a Wrangler pickup truck by 2017. Go online and take a look; I think it looks ruggedly awesome in a simple/utilitarian way.