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Coach07
Joined: 09 Mar 2021 Posts: 9 City/Region: Osprey
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:30 am Post subject: Life at anchor |
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I am searching for a new to me boat. I have lots of experience in all kinds of boats under way, but most of my anchoring experience comes from multi hull sailing vessels that are very stable. How does a 25 CDory ride on the hook. Is it relatively stable or rolly? Thanks for your thoughts. |
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Peter & Judy
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 550 City/Region: Olds
State or Province: AB
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mistaya
Photos: Mistaya
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:44 am Post subject: |
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I can't speak for a 25, but my 22 holds well on the hook, but I prefer to stern tie when I have the option. I find that if you are in a small anchorage like in the PNW with some light wind the boat tends to move more than the other boats due to the flat bottom. Sitting in the cockpit made me more seasick than in any rough water. The boat is quite stable even in the wind and does not rock much, probably due to the flat bottom. _________________ Peter & Judy Haase
Buffalo Horn Ranch
HMCB Mistaya
"Mistaya" (Grizzly Bear in Cree)
HMCB (Her Majesties Cute Boat) |
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tsturm
Joined: 01 Nov 2003 Posts: 1134 City/Region: Soldotna
State or Province: AK
C-Dory Year: 2003
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: JMR TOO
Photos: JMR-TOO
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 11:00 am Post subject: Re: Life at anchor |
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Coach07 wrote: | I am searching for a new to me boat. I have lots of experience in all kinds of boats under way, but most of my anchoring experience comes from multi hull sailing vessels that are very stable. How does a 25 CDory ride on the hook. Is it relatively stable or rolly? Thanks for your thoughts. |
25 is Not rolly on the hook. Don't anchor in 6' swells with wind chop. |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7445 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 1:40 pm Post subject: |
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We had a Corsair F27 when we ordered the CD-25. I used a bridle when anchoring the Corsair, and it sat pretty good. The flat(ish) bottom on the CD-25 is not "rolly" at anchor (like a v-hull that size tends to be), but it does sail around a bit. You can control that somewhat by putting a rolling hitch on the anchor rode and running the end of that back to the mid or aft cleat. I don't mind the "sailing at anchor" as long as it isn't interfering with other anchored boats. You can also run two anchors off the bow to control that swing.
Hope that helps. |
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Peter & Judy
Joined: 03 Dec 2014 Posts: 550 City/Region: Olds
State or Province: AB
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Mistaya
Photos: Mistaya
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:01 pm Post subject: |
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Quote: | You can control that somewhat by putting a rolling hitch on the anchor rode and running the end of that back to the mid or aft cleat. |
This sounds very interesting. I would like to learn more about this. Could you explain more about this.
Thank you in advance. |
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journey on
Joined: 03 Mar 2005 Posts: 3595 City/Region: Valley Centre
State or Province: CA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: journey on
Photos: Journey On
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 2:58 pm Post subject: |
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We've spent part of 15 years on a 25 C-Dory. And that time has been spent anchoring out some of the while. I'll give you a couple of comments.
First of all, the C-Cory is a small boat no matter how you look at it. It's has an 8' 6" beam for a purpose, it's trailerable. And second, a v-berth is prone to bouncing when the boat rocks. Third, it's not fair to compare a small mono-hull with a catamaran. If, for you, that's a fair comparison, best you buy a catamaran.
That said, I can remember only a couple of incidents where the boat rolled enough to really catch my attention. Once we went to Santa Cruz Island, off Santa Barbara and spent the weekend rolling. In Smugglers Cove, there was one night where we couldn't sleep at all. I tried making a bridle off the anchor rode, but the swells caught the boat just right.
However, we've anchored out many times and enjoyed the peace and tranquility of quite anchoring. That includes places from the Great Lakes, the Pacific Northwest and San Diego Bay. So, one can just accept the C-Dory for what it is and live with the few times it isn't.
Boris |
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005 Posts: 7445 City/Region: from island boy to desert dweller
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: "Wild Blue" (sold 9/14)
Photos: Wild Blue
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:31 pm Post subject: |
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Peter & Judy wrote: | Quote: | You can control that somewhat by putting a rolling hitch on the anchor rode and running the end of that back to the mid or aft cleat. |
This sounds very interesting. I would like to learn more about this. Could you explain more about this.
Thank you in advance. |
Once the anchor line is out, tie a rolling hitch onto that just beyond the anchor roller. Let out another 5 or 6' of line. Take the bitter end of the line you just tied and run it back to a cleat further aft (outside the bow rails). Pull that line until you get an angle that feels comfortable and cleat it off. Instead of sailing back and forth with the wind, you've taken the boat just off the wind. As it pulls one way, that line you led aft works on the main rode to keep the boat in place.
We learned that with our sailing trimaran, with the anchor rode off the main bow and another line tied to that with a rolling hitch (allows you to untie, even under pressure) to an aft cleat. It's a bit more work, but it really calms that sailing at anchor.
If you aren't in an area with sea grass (protected in most places), you can drop a second, lighter anchor off the stern, with less rode, knowing it is going to drag back and forth. That will slow the movement.
Last option for us: putting two anchors off the bow about 60º apart. That meant hauling one out in the dinghy for us. Even more work, so only in a crowded anchorage... taking care that our scope and swing didn't impact other boats.
If the wind and water conditions are such that that doesn't work, time to look for a more protected anchorage. If that isn't possible, one of you is going to get a sleepless night. What always worked for me was saying to Joan, "I sure hope that anchor holds," right before turning in... she would take the first watch. |
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gulfcoast john
Joined: 14 Dec 2012 Posts: 989 City/Region: PENSACOLA
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2010
C-Dory Model: 255 Tomcat
Vessel Name: Cat O' Mine
Photos: CAT O' MINE
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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Coach,
Maybe you should check out the C-Dory Tom Cat 255 if you want the stability of a cat that you can trailer anywhere on the continent 24/7 without a permit.
Some complain about wavelet slap at anchor due to the relatively low bridgedeck, but it doesn’t bother us at all, and the berth is much bigger. In most of Florida, you can just sand beach it on an outgoing tide for no rocking, rolling, sailing, slapping or anchor dislodging worries...until the tide comes back in.
Best,
John _________________ John and Eileen Highsmith
2010 Tom Cat 255, Cat O' Mine
Yamaha F150, LXF150 |
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 20810 City/Region: Pensacola
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: thataway
Photos: Thataway
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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For the type and size of boat the C Dory 25 is a reasonably stable boat. Ref Boris's experience at Sant Cruz, I have been in large sailboats which have been uncomfortable at Santa Cruz.
Where are you planning to anchor where there will be significant swells? It is the custom in may parts of the World to anchor fore and aft with the bow into the swell. _________________ Bob Austin
Thataway
Thataway (Ex Seaweed) 2007 25 C Dory May 2018 to Oct. 2021
Thisaway 2006 22' CDory November 2011 to May 2018
Caracal 18 140 Suzuki 2007 to present
Thataway TomCat 255 150 Suzukis June 2006 thru August 2011
C Pelican; 1992, 22 Cruiser, 2002 thru 2006
Frequent Sea; 2003 C D 25, 2007 thru 2009
KA6PKB
Home port: Pensacola FL |
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curioustraveler
Joined: 26 Apr 2019 Posts: 211 City/Region: Annapolis
State or Province: MD
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:07 pm Post subject: |
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I have a 22 and don't think it's any more rolly than other similarly sized boats - perhaps less due to the flat hull. But I definitely find she sails on the hook. I'm excited to try JamesTXSD method. |
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starcrafttom
Joined: 07 Nov 2003 Posts: 7881 City/Region: marysville
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 1984
C-Dory Model: 27 Cruiser
Vessel Name: to be decided later
Photos: Susan E
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Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Not sure about a 25 but we had not problems at anchor in the 22 unless some one plowed thru the moorage and we got hit on the beam. But anything is going to roll in that condition.
Our 27, more like a 25, does have a problem at anchor in a wind. Its even worse when we are both in the v berth. The dam boat fish tail side to side about 10 ft in a good blow or even a heavy current. I think is a form of bow steering with such a flat hull. Our 1984 hull is dead flat. tying off the side cleat to 5 ft in from of the bow on the anchor line helps a lot. Its really annoying. Starts at a left to right swing every 30 seconds but as the wind builds it can get to every 5 second. If there is current a bucket or a sea anchor off the back helps a lot. _________________ Thomas J Elliott
http://tomsfishinggear.blogspot.com/ |
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Coach07
Joined: 09 Mar 2021 Posts: 9 City/Region: Osprey
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 12:07 pm Post subject: thanks |
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Thank you for the thoughtful replies. Hopefully, I will be posting as a new owner soon! |
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006 Posts: 12632 City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
Photos: SleepyC
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 2:36 pm Post subject: |
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All good info. YES, a C-Dory is a flat bottom boat with a nice cabin, good for living in and for catching some wind. Hey, it's a boat. If you want something rock solid, stay at home in a house. But, as mentioned, there are ways to mitigate the swing, or you can choose to enjoy it. Nothing like changing the scenery once in a while.
22 and 25 anchored side by side. Pretty much the same motions.
HarveySleepyC _________________ Though in our sleep we are not conscious of our activity or surroundings, we should not, in our wakefulness, be unconscious of our sleep. |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3373 City/Region: SW Michigan
State or Province: MI
C-Dory Year: 2008
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: SoBELLE
Photos: SoBelle
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Posted: Mon Mar 22, 2021 4:38 pm Post subject: |
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hardee wrote: | ... If you want something rock solid, stay at home in a house .... |
Some places aren't all that rock solid. Even if you are in a house. |
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