You guys seriously helped me decide to buy a C-Dory 25

jwwitch

Hi . . .after LOTS of deliberation, my wife and I decided the C-Dory 25 was really our best boat for exploring the Chesapeake, and our ever-helpful local dealer just happened to have a demo 2006 that captured my heart. I come from sailing but have to deal with the WAF (wife acceptance factor - still a strong consideration after 30 years) in deciding what would be our boat - well, you know the rest of the story I expect! We are proud new owners and looking forward to conquering our world. I wanted to thank you regular contributors to this forum - your ideas, enthusiasm, projects, pictures and interest in C-Dory's proved immensely helpful to me as this decision was in the balance. You will be pleased to know that C-Dory 25 vanquished all consideration of Sea Ray, Four Winns and the like, which seem to own the Chesapeake (for reasons I cannot for the life of me understand). I look forward to sharing our adventures, problems, etc . . . .but first we need to name this boat! Embarrased

thataway · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 6:45 pm Post subject:

Congratulations--and you will have a four seasons boat--something which those other types will not have. Ideal boat for those waters! Plus you can trailer down and play with those of us who live in Florida!

416rigby · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:01 pm Post subject:

Well, there ya have it...more happy C-Dory folks. Congrats! Hope you enjoy the heck out of it.

Rick & Donna

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:13 pm Post subject:

You will enjoy the heck out of your CD25 on the Chesapeake!! We loved our time on the Chesapeake in 2005 - thanks AGAIN to Otter Tom Callahan - and not to belittle Otter in the slightest, but I was always looking over at C's the Day, a CD25 that looks at an AWFUL LOT like our Daydream CD25 and thinking how cool it would be to be cruising the Chesapeake on THAT! Most of our Left Coast friends here do not have a clue how neat the Chesapeake is, with all the rivers and creeks, and the towns like Rock Hall, St Michaels and the others - the tradition of the Watermen is just awesome (and a big THANKS to the Banjo Man, Tom McHugh, of Sally's Sister, for the great music, I still mist up listening to Chesapeake Scenes)! Hope we can return and cruise with you one day!

TJ and Jen's boat C's the Day, a cabernet CD25, on the Chesapeake during the 2005 Eastern Shore CBGT:

fiddlersgreen6 · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 7:52 pm Post subject:

Great news---Buying a boat is always an exciting and nervous time. I'm sure Cutter is happy also, hopefully you two will be able to make the(3rd) 2007 Eastern Shore Gathering?-----Rich

Dreamer · Posted: Sun Oct 29, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject:

Congratulations!

I always thought Honky Dory would be a fun name. But I am wierd that way according to my wife....

Enjoy your boat, whatever the name.

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jwwitch · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:41 am Post subject: Thanks All . . .

This is mixed reply to several of you . . ..we will advise the name and post a picture once ready. Is there advice on how this site works best for posting pics? It's funny that Hunky Dory has been on our name list, and with a last name Witcher, C-Witch also came up of course. I personally like Hot Ruddered Bum Twisted Evil

We will definitely be interested in the eastern shore gathering next season and will look for postings/announcements. Happy Halloween.

JW

thataway · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:59 am Post subject:

Hot ruddered bum is a fairly common boat name for what it is worth. I like unique names for easier radio identification if nothing else--great boat!

flapbreaker · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 11:48 am Post subject:

Water Witcher ?

Dreamer · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 12:59 pm Post subject:

Probably the most memorable boat name I ever saw was "Wife's Name"

Anita Marie · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:26 pm Post subject:

My favorite "Never Again II"

DaveS · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 7:54 pm Post subject:

Back in the early 70's, I saw a powerboat at Marina Del Rey by the name of "Sin Or Swim".

B~C · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 8:29 pm Post subject:

"Sin or Swim" dats a good one.....I always thought "Pan Pan" would be a good boat name

Sea Angel · Posted: Mon Oct 30, 2006 9:03 pm Post subject:

JWWITCH;

Congrats on joining the 'right coast ' CD25 gang! You will NOT be unhappy with the CD25, nor the support that Cutter brings to the table..

"Sea Angel" has taken us from Va. Beach to the Langford gathering & back with seas from calm and thick fog, to 6+' seas with N small craft warnings wind. The 500nm spent underway on that journey was every bit enjoyable and exciting, to say nothing of the wonderful people we met.

As to the name "PAN PAN", I get a little shakey. It is awful close to the pronounced radio call ,"PAWN PAWN"; especially with a Y'all tone. I can also hear the questions if "BEWITCHED" and "Sea Angel" were arranging a raftup:) Rolling Eyes

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I look forward to seeing your 'bewitched & bewildered' name and story behind it.
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