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serpa4
Joined: 13 Nov 2022 Posts: 86 City/Region: Melbourne
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: DayLo
Photos: DayLo
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Posted: Sat Nov 26, 2022 6:08 pm Post subject: C-dory 25 or 26 wanted |
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I'd prefer one of 2012 or newer.
Only 150hp or larger.
Thanks _________________ 2018 C-Dory Venture 26. Suzuki DF200A,autopilot, solar, 412ahr of lithium. |
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Pat Anderson
Joined: 02 Nov 2003 Posts: 8553 City/Region: Birch Bay, WA
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2005
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Daydream
Photos: Daydream and Crabby Lou
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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You might consider a CD25 or Venture 26 hull of ANY vintage that passes a moisture test (and is not a complete beater) with an engine with high hours or a blown engine, and then re-power with a new Suzuki from Sportcraft in Portland, OR. Absolutely the best prices, and no sales tax. A fair number of C-Brats (us included) have chosen to re-power at Sportcraft. It is worth the drive across the country. And say hello to Jonathon Arthur in Melbourne Beach for us! _________________
DAYDREAM - CD25 Cruiser
CRABBY LOU - CD16 Angler (sold 2020)
Pat & Patty Anderson, C-Brat #62!
http://daydreamsloop.blogspot.com
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serpa4
Joined: 13 Nov 2022 Posts: 86 City/Region: Melbourne
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: DayLo
Photos: DayLo
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Posted: Wed Nov 30, 2022 8:39 pm Post subject: |
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Pat Anderson wrote: | You might consider a CD25 or Venture 26 hull of ANY vintage that passes a moisture test (and is not a complete beater) with an engine with high hours or a blown engine, and then re-power with a new Suzuki from Sportcraft in Portland, OR. Absolutely the best prices, and no sales tax. A fair number of C-Brats (us included) have chosen to re-power at Sportcraft. It is worth the drive across the country. And say hello to Jonathon Arthur in Melbourne Beach for us! |
Thanks for the tip. However, there are many things that get old over time, not just hours on an engine. Things corrode, pumps fail, hoses get old, thru hulls get old, fridges age, and much more. I've owned boats for 35 years, from a simple potter P15 to 40ft Lagoon 400. I just don't want an older boat. |
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Avidmagnum12
Joined: 23 Mar 2013 Posts: 672 City/Region: Ocklawaha
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Otter
Photos: C-Otter
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Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2022 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Yes….everything does get older in time. However I’ve seen some C-Dorys that are continually upgraded and better than new. On the loop trip that I’m on we have seen brand new boats with lots of problems and older boats with only a few minor issues to be dealt with. But to each their oun. Not too many 2012 or newer C-Dory’s built. I wish you good luck in your search. There is or was one for sale in Minnesota. _________________ Tom and Joyce Schulke
2011 CD 25 "C-Otter" 07/2015 to present
2011 CD 25 "My Girl" 06/2015 renamed C-Otter
2004 CD 22 Commuter "Out2C" 03/10 to 06/15 |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3374 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: Fri Dec 02, 2022 6:43 pm Post subject: |
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Avidmagnum12 wrote: | ...On the loop trip that I’m on we have seen brand new boats with lots of problems and older boats with only a few minor issues to be dealt with. But to each their oun.... |
I watched a YouTube video of some guy with a fairly large and expensive boat. It was going on two years of trying to get the factory to fix issues with the boat. And it wasn't small stuff. There were issues like water coming through the overhead into the salon when it rained.
New is not always better. |
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serpa4
Joined: 13 Nov 2022 Posts: 86 City/Region: Melbourne
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: DayLo
Photos: DayLo
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 11:37 am Post subject: |
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Bump, still searching for a 25 or 26. Thanks. |
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Schuster
Joined: 25 Mar 2009 Posts: 120 City/Region: Port Orchard
State or Province: WA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: Sea Witch
Photos: Sea Witch
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 1:00 pm Post subject: |
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serpa4, just a little heads up on trying to find a 2012 or newer 25/26'er. When I finally decided that I was going to buy a 25' cruiser it took me an entire year of nearly daily searching every city on the East and West coasts on Craigslist, Yachtworld, boat trader, Cbrats, you name it. In that time frame I did miss out on a couple of boats as once they appear it us usually only a day or so that someone has them tied up with a deposit. I'll go further to say that the amount of boats that are year 2012 or newer that come up for sale are few and far between. The boat I bought was a 2007 fresh water, under cover and elevated on a lift for storage. It was a beautiful boat but not without problems. I had to do a little fuel system work to get it going but well worth the effort.
I wish you luck finding what you are after but would suggest that you take a look at what is available. You may be pleasantly surprised. Good luck in your search. _________________ Dave
(Sea Witch)
25' Cruiser |
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alainP
Joined: 07 Oct 2016 Posts: 195 City/Region: TUCSON
State or Province: AZ
C-Dory Year: 2011
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: deja la
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Just wondering how many 25/26 have been built in the last 10 years.
Not many would be my guess, |
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DayBreak
Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Posts: 848 City/Region: Monmouth, Or.
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: DayBreak
Photos: DayBreak
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Posted: Wed Dec 14, 2022 6:59 pm Post subject: |
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http://www.c-brats.com/viewtopic.php?t=31119
The above link is for a 2016 25 C-Dory Cruiser listed for sale on C-Brats and named Ripple. It is owned by Jeff and Diane who are registered on this site. Ironically, my wife and I were on this boat when it was offered for sale as new at Sportcraft Marina in Portland, Or. The boat is equipped with a Honda 200, much electronics along with AIS transponder and Autopilot. It has a professionally installed dinghy davit among many other additions. We saw this boat again at the 2022 C-Brats Friday Harbor get-together and the boat still looked new! _________________ Gary F
DayBreak, 23 Venture, 2018 - present |
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serpa4
Joined: 13 Nov 2022 Posts: 86 City/Region: Melbourne
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: DayLo
Photos: DayLo
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, ripple is very sweet! I'd buy it, but it has a Honda 200 V6. I have two Honda V6 on my current boat. It's a personal thing, but I will never, every buy another V6 Honda. If it was a 200 4cyl Honda, or any other brand I'd be fine. It is 100 deal breaker for me.
If I have to wait a year, I'll wait a year. |
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colbysmith
Joined: 02 Oct 2011 Posts: 4551 City/Region: Madison
State or Province: WI
C-Dory Year: 2009
C-Dory Model: 25 Cruiser
Vessel Name: C-Traveler
Photos: C-Traveler and Midnight-Flyer
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Posted: Thu Dec 15, 2022 6:05 pm Post subject: |
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Just curious why you don't like the Honda V6? |
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ssobol
Joined: 27 Oct 2012 Posts: 3374 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 Dec 26, 2022 3:06 pm Post subject: |
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2004 25 for sale in GA. $55K. Saw it on the FB C-Dory Group.
Not my boat. |
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serpa4
Joined: 13 Nov 2022 Posts: 86 City/Region: Melbourne
State or Province: FL
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: DayLo
Photos: DayLo
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 4:43 pm Post subject: |
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Done looking! Found and bought a 2018 C-Dory Venture 26. Let the fun begin. |
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srbaum
Joined: 30 Aug 2010 Posts: 877 City/Region: Portsmouth
State or Province: VA
C-Dory Year: 2007
C-Dory Model: 26 Venture
Vessel Name: Osprey
Photos: Osprey
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:09 pm Post subject: |
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serpa4,
Congratulations and looking forward to hearing and seeing photos of your future adventures. _________________ Steve Baum
Homeport of Portsmouth, VA
OSPREY (Ex Mister Sea) 2000 22 C-Dory 2010 - Sold 3/19
OSPREY (Ex ADITI) 2007 26 Cape Cruiser 2018 |
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DayBreak
Joined: 16 Jul 2017 Posts: 848 City/Region: Monmouth, Or.
State or Province: OR
C-Dory Year: 2018
C-Dory Model: 23 Venture
Vessel Name: DayBreak
Photos: DayBreak
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Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2023 9:12 pm Post subject: |
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Congratulations. Your patience, persistence, and determination paid off for what you originally where looking for to find a newer boat. Did someone on C-Brats help you with your find or is this something you came across on your own? |
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