Interesting center console c-dory

PaulNBriannaLynn

So these have come up many times before. They're a niche market that's for sure. This one really has me scratching my head.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/boa/d/22ft-dory-center-console/6313087965.html

It looks like it has some kind of stainless steel transom cap bracket. It's outfitted with twin Yamaha 60s with a 8 horse kicker motor mounted in between the twins! Ive just never seen this setup before.

Ill try to insert a photo, but I've still never figured this out.

[img]https://images.craigslist.org/00Q0Q_b7T4OimmSo3[/img]

What's the deal with this boat? is that transom cap thing from the factory?

thataway · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 12:14 pm Post subject:

I suspect that the transom cap/back piece of SS is custom done. Also unusual, with two 60 Hp and one center 8 HP kicker. 75 gallons of fuel---would sure that a long way! It still boils down to a center console C Dory. My impression was that they were not that big sellers. Most who want a center console, want a deep V, next the Cats.

BillE · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:14 pm Post subject:

The ad says 2017. I don't think that the current company is building the CC.

But look how the motors are spaced. Without the kicker there looks to be room for a swim ladder, yet I always see twins positioned right next to each other in the middle. Is wider spacing possible on a mono? I mean, this guy seems to do it, but I have not seen it anywhere else.

thataway · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:22 pm Post subject:

The C Dory CC has an entirely different deck, cap mold. The Transom notch cut out is wider than the standard C Dory, and the boat has stringers, which allow up to 150 hp.

The transom of the boat for sale:

Here is one with the standard single motor and swim step:

PaulNBriannaLynn · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 1:34 pm Post subject:

Its kind of a neat idea with the kicker in the center. those 3 motors motors together are nearly 600 lbs, though.

hardee · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:45 pm Post subject:

I don't think the transom cutout is larger than on the original 22 Cruiser. They get away with the kicker in the center here because it it tied into the hydraulic steering. Also, no trim tabs. See mine for comparison.

A couple of summers ago, I saw a C-Dory Center Console up in the Discovery/Broughton area. They were out of Campbell River. It was relatively new, maybe 3-5 years, I don't remember exactly, but it was newer than my 2005.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

BillE · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:46 pm Post subject:

http://longislandyachtsales.com/22-c-dory-center-console.html

Above link is to a CC that has been listed in New York for a long time now. Supposedly a "new demo never used" from 2008 with new motor $24,500.

I wonder how legitimate that ad is?

C-Dawg · Posted: Fri Sep 22, 2017 2:55 pm Post subject:

I just saw a green C-Dory CC on the 56th Street overpass in Tacoma headed West. Probably the same one in the original post. That's probably the third one I've seen around in in the last 10 years.

South of Heaven · Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 7:33 am Post subject:

That boat is a beauty. I like the motor configuration as well, looks very different. I also like the enclosed doghouse. Nice boat.

The boat from NY that Bill posted is definitely more bare bones but 50% cheaper! Almost 10 years old and never used?? Someone will definitely get a good deal on that.

Hey Harvey, your boat looks good too!!

Take it EC · Posted: Sun Sep 24, 2017 5:02 pm Post subject:

I don't think that boat is a 2017. Based on the engines and the fact that I haven't heard of any newer than 2008, I believe the seller lied about the year.

Discovery · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:01 pm Post subject:

I emailed the seller and ask about the HIN#. Below is his response.

Brent,

Let me explain this boat. It has a Washington assigned HIN #. A little history. This boat hull was auctioned off at C-dory when they closed several years ago, before the new group started it back up. The hull was auctioned at an employees auction and was purchased by the sellers son, whom had worked at C-Dory. It sat for several years until last year when the seller was asked by his son to finish it. He put the motors on it and all the electrical, steering and controls. It was finished and registered this year. It has a 2017 Washington assigned HIN# and was used this summer to make sure everything works and was finished properly. It is a great running boat and will run up to high 40s MPH with the 2 60 HP Yamahas. Let me know if you would like to see the boat. Call me and we can arrange a time.

Regards,

Mike

thataway · Posted: Mon Sep 25, 2017 2:47 pm Post subject:

Brent,

Thanks for the explanation. Interesting, however, that a Washington HIN was necessary. My C dory has a HIN molded into the hull. I know that a few had tag's embossed in aluminum and pop riveted onto the hull. I notice that the other 2 C Dory CC have an aluminum plate in about the same area so that may have been the "norm" for those boats.

What does "finishing" mean? I once bought an "unfinished" boat from a factory at closing auction--and I used the assigned HIN which had been embossed in the hull, even though I "finished" the boat. When I built a boat from raw material, then we had to present receipts of all of the materials, to get a state HIN.

Here is where the problem comes (and it would not apply to this boat.) But lets say, you found a derelict hull (which I did), and brought it out of the swamp. Then went to the state, and said "I built this boat"--had some list of materials that had been used for re-storation and got a state issued HIN.---or--in the case of the boat I found--it was stolen.
Then even though it had been abandoned, stripped, and state numbers & aluminum plate HIN removed--it was then taken to be registered? Usually states are rigorous about issuing state numbers on an already manufactured hull. In the case of the one I found, I had to track down the owner, the insurance company, and eventually got possession. (and gave the boat away to a youth program)

This story is legit--but if it had sat on a dealer's lot, and not had the motors installed, then it would be a 200X boat--the year as when it was molded.

I wonder how it really handles at over 40 mph? My experience is that about 30 mph is all I care to do in the 22 cruiser. Since the boat had been rigged for fishing--DS, and down riggers, I wonder if it was used, and the handling had been a problem, or not what was expected?

The problem I see with the enclosure, is that an inexpensive grade of vinyl was used, instead of the more expensive flat sheet 40 mil pressed vinyl such as Strataglass, which would give a nice clear forward vision....Too bad; the expensive vinyl would have only cost a few hundred more.