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So.Salish
Joined: 06 Jan 2022
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City/Region: Tacoma
State or Province: WA
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 Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:15 pm Post subject: What other boat is comparable to the dory 25-26? |
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| I’ve been eyeballing the 25 cruiser 26 venture with full intent to buy. I want a trailerable fuel efficient outboard driven cabin cruiser with a full head/shower. Finding them for sale in the PNW is like trying to find Bigfoot. Is there any other make of boat that is comparable? |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012
Posts: 3580
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: Sun Aug 28, 2022 3:43 pm Post subject: Re: What other boat is comparable to the dory 25-26? |
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| So.Salish wrote: | | I’ve been eyeballing the 25 cruiser 26 venture with full intent to buy. I want a trailerable fuel efficient outboard driven cabin cruiser with a full head/shower. Finding them for sale in the PNW is like trying to find Bigfoot. Is there any other make of boat that is comparable? |
Cutwater, Ranger Tug, Eastern Boats, all have outboard powered cabin boats in that size class. The are others as well (e.g. Jenneau). |
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daninPA
Joined: 16 Aug 2020
Posts: 249
City/Region: MOUNT JOY
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: NAVIRE
Photos: daninPA
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JamesTXSD
Joined: 01 Mar 2005
Posts: 7484
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: Sun Aug 28, 2022 6:37 pm Post subject: |
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| While all the other boats mentioned are in the size and similar general layout, there really isn't anything that has the C-Dory's combination of accommodations, fuel efficiency (due to hull shape), reasonably light weight, ability to plane at a lower speed and with less horsepower, and accessability (without liners, you can get at most of the wiring and plumbing). It hasn't changed much over the years of production, because it hasn't had to - it just works. |
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daninPA
Joined: 16 Aug 2020
Posts: 249
City/Region: MOUNT JOY
State or Province: PA
C-Dory Year: 1994
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: NAVIRE
Photos: daninPA
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| Posted: Sun Aug 28, 2022 7:22 pm Post subject: |
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| JamesTXSD wrote: | | While all the other boats mentioned are in the size and similar general layout, there really isn't anything that has the C-Dory's combination of accommodations, fuel efficiency (due to hull shape), reasonably light weight, ability to plane at a lower speed and with less horsepower, and accessability (without liners, you can get at most of the wiring and plumbing). It hasn't changed much over the years of production, because it hasn't had to - it just works. |
Very true (and all those reasons made us look for one!)
While our 22' bobs like a cork in rough water, I feel like I'm riding a 450 Dual Sport on the LIE -- sure, you can do it, but you'd better be at the top of your game.
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012
Posts: 3580
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: Sun Aug 28, 2022 8:05 pm Post subject: |
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| JamesTXSD wrote: | | While all the other boats mentioned are in the size and similar general layout, there really isn't anything that has the C-Dory's combination of accommodations, fuel efficiency (due to hull shape), reasonably light weight, ability to plane at a lower speed and with less horsepower, and accessability (without liners, you can get at most of the wiring and plumbing). It hasn't changed much over the years of production, because it hasn't had to - it just works. |
One thing that's nice about some of those other boats is that you can stand up in the berth area. Whether that is a "must have" or not is up to the purchaser. |
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kaelc
Joined: 19 Jul 2017
Posts: 426
City/Region: Saanich
State or Province: BC
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Island Magic
Photos: Stil-Afloat
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hardee
Joined: 30 Oct 2006
Posts: 12637
City/Region: Sequim
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 22 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sleepy-C
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| Posted: Sat Sep 03, 2022 11:41 pm Post subject: |
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Compared to a C-Dory, There is no comparison.
But then that is just mine, and a few other people here's opinion.
BTW, Jim said it very well.
Harvey
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thataway
Joined: 02 Nov 2003
Posts: 21469
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: Sun Sep 04, 2022 2:29 am Post subject: |
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daninPA mentions the Rosoborough 22, but I believe that the Ros, 246 is closer to the C Dory 25/26.
Several boats in the Sea Sport line also qualify.
In the C Dory line don't forget the Tom Cat, 255, plus Glacier Bay made a 26' cruising version. World Cat, SL, ProKat all also have at least one cruising version.
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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
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Home port: Pensacola FL |
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Grumpy
Joined: 10 Oct 2005
Posts: 1607
City/Region: Whidbey Is
State or Province: WA
Vessel Name: Kingfisher II
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| Posted: Sun Sep 04, 2022 11:39 am Post subject: |
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Having owned both a CD 22 and an RF246 I can confirm Bob's opinion.
The RF is considerably heavier and if you have the version with the integral platform you will not fit at all well in a 25ft slip.
Both excellent boats.
Da Grump.
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