East Coast Equivalent of C-Dory

EastCoastNovize · Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 3:53 pm Post subject: East Coast Equivalent of C-Dory

Y’all are a dedicated bunch - I’ll say that. And I see why. Classic lines, utility, function and quality in an affordable US made product. I get it.

But you guys are primarily West Coast and Florida.

Does the C-Dory have a northeast cousin that is manufactured, serviced, and popular up here?

A similar pocket cruiser to the 26’ Venture??

East Coast Curious…

ssobol · Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 4:39 pm Post subject:

The most similar line (IMO) would be Eastern Boats from NH. They have the Rosborough line that includes a 22 and a 25.

https://easternboats.com/boats/rosborough-22-cape-breton/

https://easternboats.com/boats/rosborough-246-digby/

They are similar in purpose to C-Dorys. There are some differences in the designs. The Rosboroughs are bigger (taller) and heavier than C-Dorys. The hull shape is different which coupled with the weight probably makes them better in rougher water. The disadvantage is higher HP req'd and fuel burn. Towing would be more difficult too.

The side doors and available extended hard top on the Eastern boats are nice. They do lack a dinette though.

JamesTXSD · Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 5:17 pm Post subject:

Hey, EC Curious. If you want something like a C-Dory, I'd nicely suggest that you get yourself ready for a road trip to find a C-Dory. While the other boats that ssobol suggested are nice boats, they aren't a C-Dory.

I tried to find a C-Dory in south Texas back in 2005 when we started looking. It took a trip to the Seattle Boat Show to buy one from the factory back then (the factory sold direct at that time - a couple "factory owners" ago). There really isn't any other boat out there quite like a C-Dory... and you will find it will be worth your time and the travel to find one.

Good luck with the search. When we traveled on the Erie Canal and Hudson River years ago, we came across a few C-Dorys in that part of the country; they are out there.

kevinnuckles@icloud.com · Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 6:13 pm Post subject:

C Hawk, Sea Ox, and Parker, BUT, expect to pay for more fuel. Because of the deeper V, you’ll ride better but need more HP.

Foggy · Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2023 8:20 pm Post subject:

Yes, the deeper the hull dead rise (the deeper "V"), the more power is required.
The tradeoff is deeper Vs ride better in the chop; i.e., cutting thru seas vs
bouncing on top of them. Of course, there are limits.
The better the ride, the happier the occupants.
Hence, 'the best rides' cost.

Aye.
Grandpa used to say, "Usually, you don't get something for nothing."

cbbernard · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 6:49 am Post subject:

East Coast Curious,

Come on down to Wakefield and we'll take a ride on my 22 C-Dory. I used to run boats in AK and OR, and while the C-Dory might not be as common here, it's still well-suited to our waters.

Safetythird · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:54 am Post subject:

I have bought all mine, sight unseen, from far away and had them trucked to the East Coast.

Worth it.

thataway · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 11:55 am Post subject:

Actually there are a number of C Dorys all through the Eastern part of the country. Not as many as Washington State however. There were dealers in New Hampshire, Baltimore, Carolinas, and Florida at one point,

The usual version of the R 246 does have a dinette. The Halifax and Digby have settees with a removable table. The R 245 is a "Down East" semi displacement hull. They do slightly better going into the chop and not as well going down seas, swells. (More likely to broach). Many are run at semi displacement speeds--6 to 8 knots. There is an older low side version and a newer high side version.

One of the models does have an enclosed head, similar to c Dory 25. That means a small galley. One dealer I know stopped carrying the new R 246 because of quality controls in boats several years ago. That may have improved recently. There is a R-246 forum, and they do have organized gatherings.

We had considered one at several times in our lives. The bunk is too short for me, (Unless you remove the hanging locker forward). Also I am not a fan of the side, sliding doors by the helm and navigator seats. However they are good boats and many folks love them.

Also mentioned is the Atlas Boatworks Acadia 25.

There is nothing like a C Dory for a trailerable planing power boat.

kevinnuckles@icloud.com · Posted: Wed Sep 06, 2023 2:21 pm Post subject:

See the new listing for a CD25 in Chatham Ma. Pretty close to what you see looking for and not far from RI.

westward · Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2023 8:33 pm Post subject: