16' Angler + Cruiser "Research Project"

[Wood Zeppelin]

Wood: You're not crazy. You're spending money on your hobby. I'm on my 3rd CD in 12 months. You gotta catch up.

Ha. Thanks for the "boat-nut counseling"! This makes me feel better!

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

The CD 16 Angler looks better than the Cruiser? I always thought that the Angler looks like the poorly balanced budget version of the Cruiser.

But seriously, an additional three square feet in the cockpit turns a CD 16 Cruiser into an Angler? What if you're an angler, like me, that wants to stay out 5 days? And take my wife? More accurately, one version is an Angler and the other is a Cruising Angler.

Mark

I've seen opinions on the board differ over which looks better. I've come to appreciate them boat, but still slightly prefer the more "Weight forward" look of the Angler.

Not 3 sqft. It's 12 sqft. 2' of length times 6' of width. The Cruiser has two linear feet more cabin/berth space. I just feet too cramped when I'm standing in the open space in the rear of the Cruiser.

Yes, you're right, what I'm wanting to do is make an Angler that can covert into a Cruiser when it's time to sleep, then back into an Angler again. It would be a bit of a hassle I suppose to convert it back and forth on a multi-day trip, but I'm ok with that.

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

Sounds like you have it made with two boats. But if you only want one boat which I understand I would modify the Angler for better sleeping because the cruiser does sleep well. If you have a tent you like on your angler all you need is a better sleeping arrangment. I dont know how you manage two people for more than one night unless your really in love. My wife says shes been happily married for 27yrs and out of 41 thats not bad. I've stayed out two weeks so far and in a week or two I'm going out to break that record by a fair ammount. I've spent the last three yrs detailing and my Cruiser and it is from Heaven. This incredible sight sure has played a major part in making it happen. All the best with your planning just go forward and get on with it theres not enough time o fool around enjoy your self :wink

Yes, I agree, modify the Angler. That's great wisdom/humor from your wife! Yes, luckily my girlfriend is 110lbs and I'm 170lbs. We fit well in a 16' boat. I'm sure I'll spent a few years getting my boat all detailed as well! Yes, I hear you, not enough time to screw around, I'm already getting out there and having a great time!

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

Take those two 16 footers and bolt them together athwartships into a catamaran, then you'll have enough room to fish, cruise, sleep, crab, shrimp, cook, shower, or just lollygag around until your heart's (and your wife's, too) is content.

OR

Bolt them together transom to transom into a double-ender for much the same effect.

OR

Stack 'em up, one on the other, into a double-decker boaterhome on one trailer for some dry camping and endless round-the-clock question answering.
You could also then become a Scout Master and take the entire troop of 15 ten-year old boys on a week-long camp out in the Okeefenokee Swamp.

Good Luck on however you solve your dilemma!

Joe. :teeth :thup

That's Hilarious. I've seen "Art cars" before, so why not "art boats"!?

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

To echo what everyone else has said "Wow!" I like your list of pros for each boat. This will be an interesting experiment to watch.

Although your Cruiser is so much newer I can completely relate to you loving the fishing room and wanting to make the Angler a bit more cruiser-ish. I finally got out actually fishing on my cruiser this weekend and have to say it was a bit claustrophobic! I can't imagine fishing three people on it. That little bit extra room on the angle would be perfect.

However, I wanted a boat I could sleep on and cruise more than fish. I spent the vast majority of the summer down south and not boating. I think it will be perfect for what I want, I just need to hurry up and retire and get to using it!

Post lots of pictures of whatever mods you make. I learn so much from the photos and explanations on this site.

Jackie

Yes, Wow is right. I thought to myself "This is Crazy". But I also know that it's hard to really know what I want until I've really spent some time. Just looking a boat over for an hour or two is not enough for me. After a few trips out on both of the boats, I'm really learning more about what I want. And yes, the extra 12sqft of open space on the Angler is just right. I fish more than I cruise, but still want the option to cruise now and then. Since you cruise more, it makes sense you got a Cruiser. I would go with the Cruiser as well if that was my primary use!

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

Disclaimer: Take a peek at the C-Brat logo at the top left of every page. That should make it clear what my favorite is.

My short/sweet input:

- With a few tricks and minor conversions, you can get the majority of the cruising comforts of a Cruiser on an Angler

- The reverse is not really true; the Cruiser will always be the lesser craft when it comes to fishing/crabbing. There's no way to increase the cockpit size, which is the primary reason the Angler is so good for these activities.

- Everything else being equal, the Angler is better balanced

- There is no finer looking C-Dory than a 16 Angler

I always get in trouble when I mention that last one, but I can take the heat.

Thank you. This pretty much sums up my thinking as well, and makes me feel less "crazy" to hear you affirm these things...

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

Disclaimer: Take a peek at the C-Brat logo at the top left of every page. That should make it clear what my favorite is.

My short/sweet input:

- With a few tricks and minor conversions, you can get the majority of the cruising comforts of a Cruiser on an Angler

- The reverse is not really true; the Cruiser will always be the lesser craft when it comes to fishing/crabbing. There's no way to increase the cockpit size, which is the primary reason the Angler is so good for these activities.

- Everything else being equal, the Angler is better balanced

- There is no finer looking C-Dory than a 16 Angler

I always get in trouble when I mention that last one, but I can take the heat.

What would be the "tricks and minor conversions" you would do to get the majority of the Cruiser comforts onto an Angler?

PS - Great Logo!

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

Well, Da Nag, they are both pretty cute to many people. When my son and I were fishing this weekend a big, nice charter boat passed us in the opposite direction. My son said "look, she's taking pictures of us!" referring to a woman on the back. He happily waved, but when she was still filming after several minutes he was confused about what the big deal was. First time he'd experienced that CD 16 'cute' factor!

Jackie

Jackie, yes. I've gotten several compliments on the Cruiser since I've been using it lately.

 

[Wood Zeppelin]

Da Nag, once again you're right! This time it doesn't pain me to say that. :wink:

Catman, thank you. I have a picture of Bambina on my wall, as it has been my inspiration. The picture with the full tent. That's exactly the direction I want to go! Also, Bambina is a great name! Where does it come from?

 

[jimicliff]

Italian for "little girl" used as slang for a good looking young woman. Used like "baby" in English.

 

[jimicliff]

Italian for "little girl" used as slang for a good looking young woman. Used like "baby" in English.