Are C-Dorys still being produced?

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Cfoster

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It's been a very tough economy and I was wondering if C-Dorys are still being built. I can't seem to find any inventory on the web and the Triton Marine website doesn't really address the issue. I thought his would be the best group to bring me up to date on the status of the boats and what the future may hold. My primary interest would be in the 25 Cruiser and I took a serious look @ them @ a dealer near Indianapolis a few years ago. The dealer sadly went out of business shortly thereafter. Please tell me what is going on with their production. Thanks
 
I find it interesting that we have two threads within a month about this.

It makes me think that Triton Marine is missing the "boat" with advertising, be it on the web, media or even on this site. Even before this thread, I had thought that it really does not take that many bucks to put a few regional ads out there. For example one of my friends makes a marine hammock--not a lot of profit--but put puts in a small ad in a freebe boating magazine with a fairly wide distribution.

Welcome aboard--the 25 is a great boat--and is in production. It seems that most boats are "built on demand" and not many dealers any more. Flooring of boats is a problem. Triton Marine seems to be making an excellent boat.
 
Something I was taught many years ago regarding advertising and business: when times are good, it's important to advertise; when times are tough, it's imperative to advertise. Today's business climate calls for techniques that produce results. Not many businesses can afford to run ads just to keep their name out there... an ad needs to pay for itself and generate some cash. $100 here and there for small ads in regional publications can get lost amongst the big ads.

Seems to me that there are two kinds of C-Dory potential buyers: those who know about the boats and just need to know where to find one; and those who are in the market for a pilothouse boat, but don't know who makes what. Anyone with the wherewithal to buy one of these boats is very likely going to have computer access. That makes this forum the absolute BEST guerilla marketing out there, and Triton Marine Industries advertises here. Visit this site for more than a few minutes, and you will see the ads in the upper right corner.

Now, for the other kind of buyer... those people are going to look around for sources for pilothouse boats... which may lead them to trawlers... and magazines like Passagemaker (or whatever the latest iteration of that is now)... where an ad telling of the virtues of economy, safety, quality construction, and trailerability would set it apart from the megabucks boats that most people can't afford. That's right - here's a boat to meet the needs and dreams of a big portion of those who look towards the water and wonder "if that will ever be me?"

If someone has to get on here and ask if C-Dory is still in business, the first response should be from Triton Marine, saying, "You bet we are, and we build the best boats in this niche! Take some time to look around this great site, then contact us at _________________ to get more information on how to put yourself into your own C-Dory. We want to work with you to build the boat of your dreams."

This situation is why Triton or any manufacturer needs someone to deal with threads like this. This is why two or three posts a day from the manufacturer would put their name out in front of the very people they want to reach AND show their interest in their owners. Two or three posts that might take 15 minutes of time and no out-of-pocket outlay of cash. Two or three posts that might generate some questions and interest.

Welcome aboard, Cfoster. This forum is an amazing reference for all things C-Dory. They are still being produced, but not in the numbers of years past. But, there are good dealers out there, who also advertise here, who will be happy to help you get one of these great boats. Browse a bit, look through all the different threads, check out the photo albums... then ask away. There are a lot of friendly folks here who will get you going with the info you want.

Best wishes,
Jim B.
 
forrest":1nr11v7q said:
Goggle C-Dory and Triton Marine's web site is the first listing. I think your being trolled.
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I don't think that's the case - I think there are lots of old brochures out there with Fluid Marine on them. I know that Master Marine in Mount Vernon was still handing them out last fall. Fluid Marine's domain (in Google) redirects to www.c-dory.com but I can understand if someone ran across a review or link that's a couple of years old that they would be concerned.

Jim's right - more advertising from Triton would push out the old Fluid presence.
 
I won't go into smaller cheap regional vs large expensive glossy magazines. But often if a major ad is done (as in the past) the big magazines will do a feature story on that advertiser's boats.

On the other hand, there is 3rd type of buyer--and that is the people who do not realize that there is an alternative for a pilot house boat--and that includes many people in the South, who eventually see the real advantages of weather protection, air conditioning and real cruising accomidations in a boat which is easily trailered.

However you have to get the boats out there to be seen. More are sold in the PNW--because there are more boats out there--and the pilot house model is accepted up there. It has just as many advantages in the South--or S. Calif.

Has there ever been a feature on C Dory in "Trailer Boat" magazine? Those looking for Nordhavn's will not look at a C Dory--although there is definately a "dreaming" clientel who may see the C Dory, and say I can afford that! Is C Dory listed in "The Boat Buyer's Guide to Trailerable Cruisers and Runabouts" ? I don't have a copy, and no outboard books are mentioned in his larger boat books.
 
The advertising that they probably could benefit from would be the regional equivalents of Nor'Westing. I think they need to do something, tough to know exactly what, but a good showing at the 2012 SBS MUST be number one on the priority list.
 
Years back there was a perpetual C Dory ad in Trailer Boating . Ive had many people at boat shows say "Ive seen these in Trailer Boating for years but have never seen one in person" followed by "its so cute" .
Marc
 
A lot of good information above, and lots of good ideas.

One note- The reason the Fluid Marine labeled brochures are still being given out is bcause that is all we have as dealers. Triton has produced no new brochures, and the postcard produced for the C-Brats is the fisrt Triton produced material.

Again, all it takes is money, which is in short supply these days. This website is an invaluable aid. We are using 6 different web sites to promote ourselves and our product, and there are still a lot of local people who have no idea what we do.
 
Just posted this on Facebook wefings page
Thats one from Triton Marine we just unloaded off the truck .
Its the one getting twin T 60 Yamahas.
Marc
 
In answer to Dr Bob's question. in the March or April issue 2007 of Trailer Boat magazine an article was done on the C-Dory 22 cruiser, and from that article is when I started looking into the little pocket cruisers. I still have that article, it was actually done in Florida which surprised me vs doing it in the pnw where most are used.
 
The teak and Holly on the 23 looks great- the last 23 we ordered we had spec'ed that as an option- too bad we never got the boat.

The lack of upholstered interior is a disappointment, as that was something that consumers really liked, and set the boat apart from the 22 Cruiser.

It also looks like the have moved the batteries into one of the lazerett storage areas instead of in the area ahead of the motor well, reducing the amnount of storage.

Took the drawers out in the galley as well. So it looks like most of what made the Venture series unique is now gone. Too bad, I really liked the boat.

Oh well.
 
Marc, you said Twin 60s on that Venture? Would you venture a guess as to how well twin 60s would push a 25? Been thinking about that for awhile now but can't much in the way of twin 60 powered boats. Why the Yamahas and not the new Hondas?
 
Would great for trawler speed boat with occasional bursts of limited speed.A 150 and a kicker makes the most sense.
It will be interesting to see what they do on the 23 V.
Marc
 
I think it may perform better than you expect. We put a T25 on a small fiberglass boat and it planed out and ran very nicely. We've put a T9.9 on a small (14-16') aluminum boat and it planed very well.

I expect a loss of hole shot on the T60's, and maybe some top end speed loss due to the drag of the larger gearcase, but it should plane out well and handle great around the dock.

I think 14-18 knots would be no problem with that set up propped correctly.
 
I would question how well the twin 60's would do, based on the marginal performance of the single 130. There would be more gear case drag--and maybe more weight? I would not even consider it personally--doesn't make a lot of sense. The 25 needs to get up to about 17 to be reasonably effecient, especially if any load. At 14 you might be on a semi plane, but not effecient.
 
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