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FYI, the OP, C-Nile removed the Hypervent. Don't know why.

I assume #2 should read "failure to use a trailer rated tire" Jake

And with the possibility of GM eliminating the availability of the 4 and 6 cylinder engines used in smaller boat I/O applications. Which is why Mercruiser developed their own 6 cylinder to essentially replace both the 4.3 V6 and 5.0 V8 down the road.

Yes, price and style (full swim step and sun pad) are the main ones. And now Volvo-Penta has the forward facing I/O so it even works for wake surfing. Not that any of that applies to me, just mentioning. Glad to see the modern outboard expanding its use on all types of boats including some...

I'm betting you guys aren't too keen on a pod drive either :) LOL I love outboards, just haven't ever owned one, which is why I started this thread. Think I asked some specific questions partly because I'm aware of the differences but also had the more general question of why so many small...

Dr. Bob, Always value your advice. And I feel like if you listed every boat you've ever owned it would take up an entire screen page. :D I currently own a I/O with about 90 hours on it,purchased new in 2011, kept on a lift in a covered slip on a good size lake. So only routine maintenance...

Thanks for the input. Should add, I'm talking about use in freshwater lake, not in the saltwater. Jake

Not so much a C-Dory question but general boating. On say a 25 foot single engine boat, what would be some differences of stern drive compared to OB regarding: 1. Steering, forward and reverse. General handling. 2. Steering effort. Stern drive is one finger light but how much effort does a...

No personal experience regarding seaworthiness, but as you have probably already found from reading this forum, the Marinaut carries the V hull further aft which should provide a softer ride at speed and better straight ahead tracking. It is also sealed from the sole down and uses foam core...

From the guy who likes a little bling for his money, I think it's great to see some color, fabric, etc. options on the C-Dory.

Thanks to all who have posted. Very informative and great to hear these real life experiences and comparisons as well as other considerations when deciding on a boat purchase.

You must have one of those special order 22s with the 37 inch draft. :wink: :lol: Jake

Have to admit I would love a Cutwater 24 as a day cruiser boat since I don't fish or take long cruises. With the outboard and maybe an airhead, systems maintenance would be much simplified over a Ranger Tug and have the speed when needed more like a C-Dory. And yes when I'm spending that much...

Okay, so I have never been on a C Dory (or similar boat) but have read a lot on this forum and, in my opinion, the above post is the best comparison I have read. I think one conclusion you can draw is, if you normally boat at WOT, a C Dory will ride much rougher than a deep V. But if you boat...

So my question is, with this never ending amount of boating knowledge and experience (which is much appreciated), when did Dr. Bob have time to be a doctor??? :)

Good for you. Here in Indiana the corn is three inches tall and yellow due to all the rain. Should help your prices also.

I agree if you're going to slow down then slow down and not just to a bit off planning speed. But I suppose, depending on the speed of the other vessel (as you point out), the overtaking vessel may then be going too slow to overtake. So in many instances it takes cooperation from both. And a...

So for a boat of this size (60 footer), what is the appropriate method for overtaking, to stay on plane and fly by with possibly less wake or come off plane and maybe create a larger wake but at a slower speed? Jake

Not that I've ever been in a shipping lane on the ICW, but why no 1-blast or 2-blast from the USCG when overtaking? Jake

Marc and others make a very good point regarding service. It's fun to compare various brands and types but in real life, service matters. Around where we boat, if you don't have a Mercury, you're gonna be looking a while for service. And for people like me who don't do more than the very...