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Thanks for all that replied. I am getting closer to accelerating my search for a C-Dory 22 as my much bigger downeaster style trawler has almost sold. So one final clarification: I have looked at Yachtworld and Boattrader pics and from what I can see the 2000-2004 models do not have the...

I too like the Evinrude E-Tec engines. But for now the smallest Gen 2 E-Tec that you can buy is 150 hp. It will take a year or two before they develop a smaller one. The Gen 2s have better fuel economy than the 4 strokes, better low end torque and easier maintenance. Until they do I think that...

Cheaper maybe, but how long do you expect pure electric brakes to last, particularly if you launch in salt water. Electric over hydraulic disc brakes is by far the best setup. Daviid

If you plan to through bolt the fittings this is what you have to do to deal with the balsa coring in the deck. CDs have balsa or maybe pvc foam coring, right? Drill the screw holes through the fiberglass at least a 1/8" diameter larger than the screw, Use a bent nail in your drill chuck to...

You need to grind out the damaged area and feather it back several inches. Then if it is into the glass laminate use multiple overlapping layers of fiber glass cloth and polyester resin. Grind it smooth and once it is fair, coat with gel coat. This is not an eaiy to do job by a DIY and very...

EZ Loader's web site shows that their single axle adjustable bunk trailer has a maximum load weight of 3,700 lbs. Your CD 22 will be near that weight or even over it. So the first thing to consider is a new tandem axle trailer, particularly if you tow any distance. I don't know what work is...

Thanks Mike. Good info. David

I am a C-Dory 22 wannabe owner and we just got back from the Tampa Boat Show and looked at the new ones. First let me thank Mike the owner of Three Rivers Marine for putting on a full display of C-Dorys at the Tampa show. I will be looking for a used C-Dory 22 after our big boat sells and would...

I have been following the various threads on towing weight. My conclusions: The 22 will tow at just about 5,000 lbs. The 25 will tow at about 7,000 lbs. I realize that is much more than the difference in dry weight, but the trailer is heavier, it holds more fuel and gear for the 25 and it all...

Pat: Wow!!! You must be really heavy. Not surprising if you were equipped and provisioned for the loop. Best I could tell by reading your blog is that you got up to 20 mph against a 2.5 mph current at wot with your current prop. That isn't even close to what I would have expected. At a 5,000...

Pat and Patty: You have put a lot of hours on your engine in a short period of time. Forgive me if this was previously posted but: What engine What is your average speed or How many hours and how much distance did you travel. What is your wot speed (to help me figure average hp used) I am an...

Ask Wefings. There are RV and trailerable boat movers all over the country. For a cross country trip you need to coordinate with a backhaul to get the best price. Just guessing $1/mile. David

Yes, the way you describe is how we will handle the roll up inflatable. I am probably getting ahead of myself as we haven't bought a C-Dory yet. We close on our Punta Gorda, Fl condo in two weeks and need to get comfortable with that first. The condo does have a dock with a power pedestal, so...

Just thought I would relate what we plan to do about a dinghy once we buy a C-Dory 22 or 25 later this year: We have a 25 year old Chech made 8-1/2' Hypalon roll up dinghy that we used many years ago on our first cruising sailboat. It has been through about 5 moves back and forth cross country...

No doubt. Ignoring the gear ratio differences and basing most of the test results on using identical props for the two engines is a joke. He apparently does have a bias for Evinrude E-TEC engines as he uses an E-TEC for the performance numbers he publishes for his own line of boats. But if I...

The linked video offers a comparison (flawed, more below) between a 150 hp Evinrude E-Tec and a 200 hp Yamaha. These engines would be suitable as singles for the larger C-Dory's. Both engines have roughly the same displacement- 2.8 liters for the Yamaha and 2.7 liters for the Evinrude. Here is...

I think you need to use a weight distribution hitch when your tongue weight exceeds the TV manufacturer specified maximum hitch weight. This weight specification is often found in the manufacturer's towing guide for that vehicle and isn't usually reported in TV reviews. For example some SUVs...

I know the Albemarle loop fairly well having done it when we lived in Oriental, NC. I presume you mean Oriental, Bellhaven/Pungo Canal anchorage, Edenton, Manteo, Ocracoke, Oriental with a few other stops along the way. It is all anchoring, free docks- Oriental, Edenton and Manteo and a low...

Any ideas on what a fully cruise ready 22, sitting on an aluminum trailer with half fuel and gear will weigh? It has to be more than a C-Dory 22 as it has more gear inside and the side door will add a bunch. It is a few inches narrower though. David

Well, I am a minimalist, so let me offer an alternative view (not facts, just a different viewpoint!!): If you have an iPad or Android tablet there are nice gps based nav apps that will work fine for navigation. I navigated for 500 miles up the east coast with one. A chartplotter is a luxury...