C-Dory prices

Valkyrie · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 11:39 am Post subject:

I am reading this thread somewhat in disbelief because the conditions being described dealing with slow home sales and empty marinas certainly does not describe what we’re seeing here in Ohio.

Marinas on Lake Erie are full and our marina (750 slips) has been at capacity for the last five years. Also, the housing market is extremely strong. In June, we sold our home in a solid, middle class neighborhood in less than 24 hours for $15,000 over appraised market price. Six people were waiting for a month or more for it to come onto the market.

I also don’t see an increase of boats for sale or dropping prices.

Nick
Valkyrie II
C-Dory 25

JamesTXSD · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:05 pm Post subject:

Hey, Nick,

It's an old thread, from 2008, when homes and most big ticket items went into the crapper.

We're in Phoenix currently, and it seems their home market is also once again thriving. While certainly not the 2007 building-boom era, I think the days of using one's house as an ATM (taking additional loans against the rising property value to finance cars and boats) isn't happening.

Valkyrie · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 1:50 pm Post subject:

Hi Jim,

Good to hear from you! Give our best to Joan.

RE: your reply to my comment.....my turn to feel foolish and unobservant.
Oops!

Nick
Valkyrie II
C-Dory 25

Pat Anderson · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:14 pm Post subject:

Well, I read this for a bit before I realized that Brock had revived an 11 year old thread!

We are in a situation where we have a 14 year old 2005 CD25 with a 14 year old Honda 150 with about 2000 hours on it. The CD25, with a little attention from Bitter End Boat Works, can be made to look as good as new. But that engine...West Coast Marine tells us it still runs great, but we are now adding Techron to every fill up and changing the oil at 50 hours! So, we are faced with the question - run it until it dies, or go for a new Suzuki 200 while we can still get a few bucks out of the Honda? Patty has one view, I have a different view. Can you guess who is for what?

Two Bears · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:27 pm Post subject:

Pat,
We will be watching with baited breath (or is that bated breath?). Will we see the new motor at Friday Harbor?

Chuck

thataway · Posted: Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:34 pm Post subject:

Pat, I don't see you getting much trade in on a 2000 hour Honda 150. I say go for the 200 HP now. (I wish I had that excuse of 2000 hours--I'm only in the 400's).

It's only money! Live is short! Your kids will squander what you leave them. (I have a dozen other excuses)...

smckean (Tosca) · Posted: Sun Feb 17, 2019 1:37 pm Post subject:

Pat,

All I can tell you is how I feel having gone thru upgrading the Honda 150 to a Yamaha 200 on your sister baot (was named Anna Leigh).

As you know, my Honda 150 blew up and was totaled. However, the lower end still functioned, and I had 2 SS props. I am happy as hell to have the 200.....yes, it cost me a lot of money, but I am 100% convinced that a CD25 cruiser runs best with 200 horses compared to 150 (exception might be a very lighted loaded 25). Note this statement can only be made in the last few years once the lighter weight 200s became available. My 200 only weighs 4 pounds more than the 150 did. So I've never looked back, and feel very good about having done it.

Of course I had no choice, so that made it an easy decision. I also recommend that you do the switch now for another reason. The only thing I still feel bad about is that I had to junk that lower end. I still own those props which is completely non-productive. I tried to sell that stuff, but was unsuccessful. Finally the boat yard told me to "get that s**t out of here"; so it went to the junk yard. I would have felt much better had those servicable units been useful to someone (for any price). My assumption is that it will be far easier to sell a working outboard than pieces regardless of engine hours.

South of Heaven · Posted: Mon Feb 18, 2019 7:44 pm Post subject:

I know! It's amazing to think back at how bad the economy and real estate was doing back in 08, 09.

I was lucky that I didn't really lose much back then. I was in my late 20's and my career had just got going.

As to the C Dory prices: I think C Dorys hold their value very well BUT provided that you (the owner) maintains them nicely and adds some aftermarket items of value to the boat.

I broke even on most of my C Dory sales but that was only because I have a bad habit of OVERDOING the aftermarket mods. Lol. Sometimes less is more. It's a fine line.

dgeorges · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 12:40 am Post subject:

That's great to hear that most folks think that C Dory's are holding their price. They are special boats to the right person.

I've been trying to sell my CD16 since last October of 2018 with nary a bite (except for skammers and lowballers).

Started at $16K with no interest. Have her now at $13K with little or no interest. Ads on this site, Craigslist, and boat trader have been fruitless. Lots of information and pictures in ad.

Wish I could figure out what I'm doing wrong...

ssobol · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 1:35 am Post subject:

Alan · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 7:22 am Post subject:

lloyds · Posted: Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:50 pm Post subject:

In a month or two OPA will sell at that price. That is a nice looking boat.