Craigslist: 1996 C-Dory 22 - $18,000

croakz

Not my ad, but looks like a good price. I kinda want to trade in my 22 Angler for it.

https://seattle.craigslist.org/kit/bod/d/bremerton-1996-dory-22/7351577847.html

"Just in on consignment a 1996 C-Dory with a Suzuki DF90 with approx. 208hrs sitting on a galvanized EZ Loader trailer. Boat is equipped with a Raytheon Radar and a Lowrance Hook 5 FF/GPS, lifejackets, anchor, swim ladder. Dual batteries with switch. Motor was fully serviced August 2020.

Kitsap Marina
360-895-2193"

djboat1975 · Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2021 8:24 pm Post subject:

Priced really low for the area... makes me wonder what's wrong with it.

I've just started looking for a c-dory in the PNW... any tips on how to investigate a used boat such as this?

thataway · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 11:34 am Post subject:

The ad has been pulled. I would be suspicious at that price. It was a "consignment"--very unusual for a C Dory... Did anyone copy the Craig's list?

hardee · Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2021 6:21 pm Post subject:

Boat had a full price offer with in a few hours of posting. The dealer, Kitsap Marine), has a second, backup also for full price. I just called.

YUP, the good ones go fast.

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

djboat1975 · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:47 pm Post subject:

ssobol · Posted: Sat Jul 17, 2021 6:50 pm Post subject:

Probably used the NADA value to set the price. Big mistake.

Wood Zeppelin · Posted: Mon Jul 19, 2021 5:14 am Post subject:

Damn, wish I'd seen it in time. Was it an Angler or Cruiser?

Would love to see the ad. Did anyone grab a copy of it?

croakz · Posted: Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:29 pm Post subject:

Ad text was what I posted in my initial post.

"Just in on consignment a 1996 C-Dory with a Suzuki DF90 with approx. 208hrs sitting on a galvanized EZ Loader trailer. Boat is equipped with a Raytheon Radar and a Lowrance Hook 5 FF/GPS, lifejackets, anchor, swim ladder. Dual batteries with switch. Motor was fully serviced August 2020."

Didn't save any pics. It was a Cruiser.

WildSide · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:49 am Post subject:

Apologies in advance for the long post....

So here is the end of the story on this $18k Craigslist boat. While my wife and I were driving back from a camping trip in Kentucky, I saw the original post for the Craigslist ad listed above on the CBrats site. I was very suspicious, so I looked up Kipsap Marina, saw their online ratings, and decided to call them based on my Google search, not the Craigslist ad. Dave (the sales guy) picked up the phone and told me they just listed this on consignment for a guy that they have known for over 12 years. He explained the boat was in immaculate condition, and that they sold the motor 2009 Suzuki DF 90 to the owner new back in 2010. They serviced the motor twice a year every year since then (208 engine hours). He said they already had multiple calls, but no deposit yet. With the understanding of a full refund if I didn't like the inspection, I immediately gave him a credit card deposit on this initial phone call. I told him I would be extremely pissed after buying airline, hotel, and auto rentals for the trip if the boat was not in the said immaculate condition. He reassured me I would love the condition.... He took my information, and wrote up a contract that he emailed me later that night. I setup a flight from Kentucky to Seattle for Monday morning returning Wednesday. Three days later I was at Kipsap Marina. The boat was already in the water as they have one tide a day and are about 6 to 8 foot tides. As I walked down the dock, I could not believe the condition of the boat! Gelcoat was pristine, interior was pristine, upholstery in fantastic condition. We took the boat out, and at 4100rpm was a tad sluggish. He called the Suzuki on staff mechanic on the way back to the dock. The mechanic came out, and opened the clean engine cowling. Throughout the engine there were small labels with service and dates of service by this mechanic over the past 10 years. He quickly saw plugs were changed in 2016 with 64 engine hours. He said, bet that's it. Put in all new plugs, and we took the boat out again. Flawless this time. I was sold.

In the meantime, I placed an ad on UShip for the 2500 mile delivery. Bids started to come in between $2,200 and $4,000. Then magically a shipper who lives about 60 miles south of my Kentucky home bid $1,680 as he was looking to fill a return trip so he wouldn't be empty. He was fully licensed and insured, and had 100% of his past 300 clients say they would use him again. I accepted his bid and paid my UShip bill.

Yesterday, was the day the shipper arrived with my new to me 22' C-Dory Cruiser Craigslist find. Thanks to CBrats, I found my boat. You can see the arrival video on the C-Dory Facebook page.

Sorry for the long post, but although somewhat risky, you have to take a calculated risk to find the right boat at the right price!

croakz · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 11:56 am Post subject:

@WildSide - thanks for the update and congrats on the boat and a great price!

PaulNBriannaLynn · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:09 pm Post subject:

Seller could have probably got twice the asking price. Awesome deal though!

WildSide · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:10 pm Post subject:

Thank you Croakz as it was your initial post that made this a reality!

thataway · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:57 pm Post subject:

Congratulations, and Welcome Aboard! Every once in a while these real bargains come up. I have knowledge of a 25 similar type of story and sold in the mid $30K range.

Although there are scams--and I had been suspicious. There are these true bargains.

hardee · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 12:59 pm Post subject:

Wildside, What a great story. Welcome to the Great Find club. Proof that having your ducks in line and knowing what you are looking for works. I'm pretty sure you will enjoy this boat. A great investment in sanity, memories and sometimes even $$$ Wink

Harvey
SleepyC Moon

croakz · Posted: Thu Aug 05, 2021 2:09 pm Post subject: