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I went over and took a more detailed look at her today. Spent a lot more time going through everything in more detail then I did the other day with the owner. I have to say she seems like a great boat. I cleaned up all the leaves out of the cockpit to get a look at the tank area. From what...

I believe this is the carbureted motor. Are the gunnels cored? I'm going to have the surveyor focus on a crack in the gunnel. Its at the outside edge of the gunnel. This is the largest area of concern for any water intrusion.

Thanks everyone. I'll keep you posted with what the mechanic says. Even though this is probably a great deal, and I can see for myself what works and doesn't work, it's probably still worth a survey right? If nothing else, to see if there's hidden delamination or other issues. He's not...

I'm sure you're right. For now I only need to tow her from my house around the block to the neighborhood marina. Eventually I'd love to get a better tow vehicle and actually take her somewhere.

I tend to agree...pretty darn excited. But I want to make sure I'm not crazy. Even if it needs a repower and maybe 5 grand of other repairs, I'm still only at 35k with a lightly used boat.

Good evening C-Brats. I've been looking for a boat for the last couple of years and keep coming back to C-Dory's because they're just so stinking cool. If you've seen any of my other threads you'll remember we decided a 22 is too expensive for us so I tried to find a 19. Also started looking at...

Interesting video, thanks. I'm quite ignorant about these things but would that initial torque of the Evinrude make much of a difference with a C-Dory? I'm not looking for speed but if the boat is weighted down would the Evinrude help plane faster? Or is that extra torque not necessary on a...

Any C-Brats with a 19 in the Bay area who want to show off their 19 on Feb 13? I'm in town and have some free time. I'm dying to get on a 19 to see how well it might work for us.

I love this. Couldn't say it better myself. While I certainly relate to those who shed a tear whenever something damages their boat - boats are, after all, a much loved member of the family - I buy my gear to use it. My mountain bike has scars that are trophy's from incredible rides, my SUV is...

Thanks Bob. I'm going to contact the mechanic who maintained the engine and see if this was ever done.

David, How's your luck been with the Suzuki? You're correct...the 22 is a better boat for cruising. We have specific reasons we're looking for a 19 though. Also, I'm sending you a PM.

Thanks everyone. I just called the broker. The boat's been maintained by a professional shop so I'll check with them and also have the engine looked over again if I decide to move forward with this one. Any more thoughts on an E-tec?

Salmon Fisher, I wonder if that's something I could have a surveyor look for? Honestly though, I'm expecting possible problems with any engine. It's one of the reasons I keep coming back to C-Dory's. If/when I have to repower, it'll be much less money than replacing a 150 or 200 on the back of...

Thanks Tsturm, I know the early e-Tec's had issues. I walked away from a boat that had a 2000 E-tec. Don't know when they started improving though.

Hello C-Brats. Assuming all else is equal, boats are in the same condition (19), similar maintenance history, and I have a dealer nearby that services both, what would you go with? 2006 Suzuki 4 stroke 90 or 2008 E-tec? The Evinrude is several thousand more but it's a couple years newer boat...

Doug Did you pick up the 19? I, too, am thinking a 19 may be the best option for us.

MikeR you've done your homework on me! You're right...we've been all over the place with trying to find the perfect boat. It started with our neighbor with a 22 Cruiser that has sat in his driveway untouched for several years. I fell in love with the style. For numerous reasons (budget being...

Thanks everyone for the info. Sorry to be beating this to death but I guess what I'm asking is, bottom line, does the lack of drainage make it difficult to leave the boat in the water vs on a trailer? I ask because this is a problem with my current boat. She's a 16 foot skiff and we keep her in...

Do you find the pump is sufficient to keep up with all the water, soap, dirt, and other crap that accumulates from washing the boat?

Thanks. Forgive me if I'm missing something but how do you wash her out if there's no drain?