What to do with our little Dory

justadory · Joined: 10 Feb 2025 Posts: 2

Hello everyone!

My husband and I have had an older little 16' angler for many years. It's brought us a lot of joy but since hubby got ill a few years ago the poor thing has been sitting in our driveway. Unfortunately I don't think we'll be using it again in the future.

My question to all of you is what should I do - I think it's been sitting too long because the main motor doesn't seem to work. The kicker is fine. The boat itself is in good shape. Should I try to sell it to someone who wants a little project boat (really cheaply) or should I just donate it to our local boat salvage place for a fee? I've kind of been leaning towards the salvage place because they might have more contacts for people who want a small project boat.

Just looking for some advice. It's funny how emotionally attached we can become to little cdorys. I feel obligated to do the right thing for our little fishing boat.

I apologize if in advance if I've posted this in the wrong subforum.

Xtraplus18 · Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 7:27 pm Post subject:

Depending on where you live you should see if one of the C-Brat members might be able to help look at the boat and give you an honest value.

The C-Brat community seems to alway step up when asked regarding advice, and useful information 👍.

Our “little dorys” are very well built and hold their resale value. They do not last very long once they are posted for sale.

Just my 2cents

Ed
C-Handler

justadory · Joined: 10 Feb 2025 Posts: 2

CBrats seems like it's definitely a great group from the discussions I've read through. I wish we could still use our little boat and join people on some of your planned outings (but I think the wish list would also need to include younger and healthier in addition to a working boat).

Thank you for the kind reply and good advice.

thataway · Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:30 pm Post subject:

I would suggest putting up for sale on the "C Dory for sale by owner". I believe you will get a better price, and it is more likely to go to someone who has the skills to do the boat justice.

If you could post a couple of photos, that would help. A minimum suggested price would be $5,000--and see what happens. I suspect it would go fast at that price.

Salmon Fisher · Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 1:44 pm Post subject:

justadory,

Where are you located?