Recent content by Ray Downes

I can't claim to know much about C-Dorys, yet to see one even in person, but I got the impression that this 16' boat has about +500lbs (~380 engine and ~144 fuel) at/near the transom. Also, I had asked to view/inspect the boat ("Greetings, is the boat available for viewing in Raleigh, or...

Hi mediaman ( and regional neighbor) - I'll take an initial stab at this question. I suspect the forum to use is "C-Dory Boats For Sale By Owner" (http://www.c-brats.com/viewforum.php?f=6, as "Nancy H" posted). To post pictures, the help page indicates you request a photo album be created...

Hello Rabidfish – yep, those old Marchettis were a lot of fun – good on gas too ;-). When reaching back to start the engine, I had about 2 inches of freeboard and no helpers to hold up the boat. It got dicey at times. And thank you Byrdman for your comments, especially on the dealer situation...

Hello and greetings to all of you, and thank you all for creating this wealth of information on the C-Dory line. I’m not a C-dory owner at this time, but am very intrigued with the C-dory design. I have yet to see one in person, and hence the reason for this post. I live near Raleigh, North...