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2018 C-Dory Venture 26 with 2019 Suzuki 200hp outboard. 369 Hours. Recent survey in December 2022. My wife and I decided to retire with an RV now instead of working and paying off a boat for years. We are selling it for what we paid even though I put thousands into it ourselves. No, it’s not...

Finally installed my permatrim on my Venture 26 with 200hp Suzuki. Didn't realize any difference. MPG seemed down a tad. On my Suzuki, there are two sets of horizontal fins. The lower on is obvious the anti-ventilation plate. About 2.5 inches above it there is a 2nd smaller rib, but it still...

I'm putting my marine head back in and pulling the urine diverting toilet out. Things have changed under the sink. I have an inverter, autopilot controller, pump, solar charger, and other things the previous owner installed. All done neatly, but not sure if he covered or pulled the vent.. I...

What is the white paste used to help seal hoses on barbs like the raw water pump, sewer lines, etc.? I've seen white paste used for "threaded" pipes, but not sure what the goo is that is on hoses with barbs. It seems pliable after years of being on my old hoses; still tackey..

I have a Venture 26 with Garmin autopilot and GPH 10 pump. I was using it for the first time this weekend. My autopilot often says hydraulic pump stall. I noticed the boat is hard to steer left/port and right is much easier. It been this way in my past boat with hydraulic steering and...

Yes, I know how to do it. Easy. But what is the best way in a boat? I assume fill up at a dock so that the boat is "Level". Run at my desired cruise for say 50 miles. Far enough to use a measurable amount of fuel. Doesn't do much to go use 1/2 gallon and then the variation in filling up...

The PO pulled the factory toilet/holding tank/macerator system out to put in a urine spearating toilet and bucket. I'm going back to the factory toilet. I have the head in the garage from the PO, but not sure where everyting goes. I'll have to buy a macerator and water hoses, vent lines, etc...

My 2018 venture came with a composting toilet. The PO took out the factory flush one with holding tank and macerator discharge. They have been happy with the composing one, so I'd give it a try. I had about 3 inches of nice dry coconut bark or whatever that stuff is in the bottom of the bucket...

In my 2018 Venture, when I unscrew the fuel cap, it is under a lot of pressure. I went last week to fill for the 1st time since purchase. The tank was 100% empty since I had to drain it to pull the tank and fix trim tab motor. Anyways... When I put the nozzle in the tank, it within seconds...

Just thinking aloud. On my Venture 26, there is only one battery selector knob, on/off/combine. So, looking at the wiring on Blue Sea systems switch 5511e, when on, both the start battery to motor is connected and at the same time, the house is connected to the house battery. So, if you are on...

I'm going to install a DC to DC charger between house and start batteries. I have lead start and lithium house. The PO has a ACR which is bi directional and this the lithium is keeping the relay connected. Are the house and start batteries share a common ground? I have only had my 26 venture...

I need to access the trim tab to replace it on the starboard side. I have unbolted the two ears on the tank; one in the front, one on the side by the bilge pump. I pulled the two platic strips on the floor infront of the tanks. I have not pulled hoses yet, but I cannot lift or move the tank. Is...

I'll be hanging a 10hp kicker on the back of my Venture 26. It should move me at hull speed. 1) 82lb 9.8hp carbureted 2) 95lb 9.9hp EFI. It will also serve as the engine for my dinghy. 13lbs is a lot more weight on the back of a dinghy and my wife (160?) and I (230) are heavy. No dingy I buy...

Just seeing what you all have for weight on the end of your rode. Not concerned with what type/model of anchor you all have. People have different ones for different locations and are fiercely defensive about their anchor choice. I have a 21 lb anchor for a Venture 26.

Where do you put it all? My last boat was a Cutwater C30. I had two 435watt panels on it. I've seen it pump out 55amp DC. It ran everything! Anchor alarms, 2 phones, 2 tablets, lights, inductive stove, convection microwave combo, two fridge/freezer combos, blender, stereo, etc. I could...

I have a 200hp Suzuki on my Venture 26. I may travel places where there are no readily available parts. What do you all carry to do fixes in the middle of nowhere? Obliviously we cannot carry everything in the small boats, no special tools to fix them. I'm handy, and can tear down a motor...

My venture 26 has a Wallace stove heater combo. I plan on using an inductive cooktop. How do you winterize the stove so it doesn't get plugged with dried diesel?

Good day. What size kicker would be needed to do hull speed in a 26? Hull speed is roughly 7 to 7.7 mph calculated based on LWL of 22-23ft (guessing). I saw a youtube video with a 22 Century Walk around (4,000 lbs) and a 9.9 merc on the back. It did about 5.5 mph. The C-Dory is heavier, say...

Will a 6ph get to hull speed? What can you expect for 6hp? Good enough for a backup motor? I used to have a 30ft x 10ft beam, 15,000 lb Cutwater C30. I used a 20hp outboard as a kicker in emergencies and also to put on the back of my dinghy for shore runs (dual purpose win win). It weighed...

Good day. I"m looking into used C-dory 25 to have weekend trips on in Florida. I have a 27' World Cat now, 270 EC, but is too big, heavy 10,000 and sucks fuel badly. I used to have a sweet Cutwater C30, but sold it to buy my house in Florida. The C30 was nice and the Cdory 25 is similar...